Louise H Moffett Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Louise H Moffett Family Foundation is a private foundation in Metairie, Louisiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.0 million in 111 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.0 million
- Number of grants111
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$30,192
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2024 was up from $724,250 the year before.
37% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $650,000 | 91 | $50,261 |
| 2023 | $724,250 | 95 | $22,669 |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 111 | $30,192 |
How to apply
| Contact | Cynthia M Molyneux Louise H Moffett 3300 W Esplanade Ave S 100, Metairie, LA 70002-7406 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (504) 309-9342 |
| What to submit | Formal written request outlining specific needs and use of funds |
What Louise H Moffett Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 67 | $486,250 |
| Texas | 9 | $204,000 |
| Arizona | 9 | $152,000 |
| Alabama | 4 | $32,000 |
| Florida | 5 | $24,000 |
| New York | 2 | $24,000 |
| Utah | 2 | $12,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $8,000 |
| Missouri | 2 | $8,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ascension Seton Foundation | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Louisiana State University | College scholarships | $72,000 |
| Arizona State University | College scholarships | $68,000 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Promote fine arts education | $55,000 |
| Southeastern Louisiana University | College scholarships | $52,000 |
| Ed White Catholic High School | High school scholarships | $28,000 |
| Northern Arizona University | College scholarships | $28,000 |
| University of Louisiana Lafayette | College scholarships | $28,000 |
| Longue Vue House and Gardens | Environmental awareness | $25,000 |
| Nicholls State University | College scholarships | $24,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Women's Cancer Research Fund of BCRF | Medical research (cancer) | $20,000 |
| Archbishop Hannan High School | High school scholarships | $16,000 |
| Chandler-Gilbert Community College | College scholarships | $16,000 |
| Auburn University | College scholarships | $12,000 |
| Holy Cross High School | High school scholarships | $12,000 |
| McNeese State University | College scholarships | $12,000 |
| University of Alabama | College scholarships | $12,000 |
| University of New Orleans | College scholarships | $12,000 |
| Audubon Nature Institute Inc | Environmental awareness | $10,000 |
| Isidore Newman | Promote secondary education | $10,000 |
| New Orleans Museum of Art | Cultural development | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Assistance to indigent families | $10,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Medical research (cancer) | $10,000 |
| Archbishop Rummel High School | High school scholarships | $8,000 |
| Avalon Institute | College scholarships | $8,000 |
| Colorado School of Mines | College scholarships | $8,000 |
| Glendale Community College | College scholarships | $8,000 |
| Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine | College scholarships | $8,000 |
| Louisiana Tech University | College scholarships | $8,000 |
| Monarch Aop | College scholarships | $8,000 |
| Montana State University | College scholarships | $8,000 |
| Ottawa University Arizona | College scholarships | $8,000 |
| Phoenix Community College | College scholarships | $8,000 |
| St Mary's Dominican High School | High school scholarships | $8,000 |
| St Michael the Archangel High School | High school scholarships | $8,000 |
| Texas Tech University | College scholarships | $8,000 |
| University of Arizona | College scholarships | $8,000 |
| University of West Florida | College scholarships | $8,000 |
| Weber State University | College scholarships | $8,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kenneth R Vega
- Louise H Moffett
- Crystal Moffett-Lourd
- James R Moffett Jr
- Cynthia M Molyneux
Questions people ask
Does Louise H Moffett Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Louise H Moffett Family Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2024, across 111 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Louise H Moffett Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kenneth R Vega (Treasurer), Louise H Moffett (President), Crystal Moffett-Lourd (Vice President) and James R Moffett Jr (Vice President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Louise H Moffett Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.