Noel Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Noel Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Shreveport, Louisiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $724,915 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $117,680. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$724,915
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$117,680
- Assets$22.9 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2024 was up from $589,670 the year before.
52% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $589,670 | 15 | $22.0 million |
| 2024 | $724,915 | 21 | $22.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Dr Robert Leitz One University Plac One University Place, Shreveport, LA 71115-2399 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (318) 798-4161 |
| What to submit | No particular form. Should include narrative of project and rationale thereof. |
| Restrictions | No limitations. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Noel Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 21 | $724,915 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LSU Health Foundation | Charitable | $117,680 |
| Louisiana Key Academy Caddo Campus | Charitable | $69,235 |
| Red River STEM Inc | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Shreveport Symphony Orchestra | Charitable | $54,500 |
| Centenary College of Louisiana | Educational | $50,000 |
| The Arc Caddo Bossier | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Volunteers for Youth Justice | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Shreveport Opera | Charitable | $32,500 |
| Film Prize Foundation | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Highland Center Corp | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Junior Achievement of North la | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Community Foundation of North Louisiana | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Holy Angels | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Volunteers of America | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Noel Community Arts Program | Charitable | $22,000 |
| Lsus - Debate Team | Educational | $15,000 |
| Shreveport Regional Arts Council | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Renzi Education & Art Center | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Bridge Alzheimer's & Dementia Resouce Center | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Bossier Chamber of Commerce | Charitable | $9,000 |
| Carrefour Collaborative Music Project | Charitable | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alexander Mikaberidze
- Brian Sherman
- Claire Sevier
- Delton Smith
- George Fritze Jr
- Oliver Jenkins
- Richard Lamb
- Stacy Williams
- Robert Smith
- Lane Rosen
- Merritt Chastain
Questions people ask
Does Noel Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Noel Foundation Inc give?
$724,915 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Noel Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Alexander Mikaberidze (Trustee), Brian Sherman (Trustee), Claire Sevier (Treasurer) and Delton Smith (President) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Noel Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.