Moyse Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Moyse Family Foundation is a private foundation in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $99,000 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$99,000
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was up from $90,000 the year before.
21% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $105,000 | 32 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $90,000 | 25 | $2.2 million |
| 2025 | $99,000 | 28 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Moyse Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Moyse Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 23 | $83,500 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Mississippi | 3 | $4,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank | General operations | $10,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy of Louisiana | General operations | $10,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | General operations | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans | General operations | $7,000 |
| Baton Rouge Council on Aging | General operations | $5,000 |
| Capital Area United Way | General operations | $5,000 |
| City Park Conservacy | General operations | $5,000 |
| Historic New Orleans Collection | General operatons | $5,000 |
| Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities | General operations | $5,000 |
| Animal Rescue of New Orleans | General operations | $4,000 |
| New Orleans Museum of Art | General operations | $4,000 |
| Bridge House Grace House | General operations | $3,000 |
| Louisiana Public Broadcasting | General operations | $3,000 |
| Henry R Jacobs Camp | General operations | $2,000 |
| LSU Foundation | General operations | $2,000 |
| Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Foundation | General operations | $2,000 |
| Pennington Biomedical Research Cent | General operations | $2,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul | General operations | $2,000 |
| The Arc Baton Rouge | General operations | $2,000 |
| United Jewish Congregation of Baton Rouge | General operations | $2,000 |
| WRKF Baton Rouge Public Radio | General operations | $2,000 |
| Stone Valleys Ray of Hope | General operations | $1,500 |
| Capital Area Casa Association | General operations | $1,000 |
| Iris Domestic Violence Center | General operations | $1,000 |
| Precious Paws | General operations | $1,000 |
| Rainbow Farms Riding Center Inc | General operations | $1,000 |
| Second Chance Dog Rescue | General operations | $1,000 |
| Power Pump Girls | General operations | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Lewis A Moyse
- Hermann Moyse III
- Marie R Moyse Schlesinger
Questions people ask
Does Moyse Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Moyse Family Foundation give?
$99,000 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Moyse Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lewis A Moyse (President), Hermann Moyse III (Secretary) and Marie R Moyse Schlesinger (Treasurer).
What does Moyse Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, environment and conservation and arts and culture.