Poindexter Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Poindexter Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Shreveport, Louisiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $126,000 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$126,000
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2024 was up from $111,000 the year before.
9% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $99,000 | 19 | $2.0 million |
| 2023 | $111,000 | 22 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $126,000 | 22 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Phillip R Haley Jr PO Box 1760, Shreveport, LA 71166-1760 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (318) 227-4611 |
| What to submit | Copy of 501 (c) letter and recent financial statements |
What Poindexter Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 18 | $98,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $15,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christian Service Program | General fund | $15,000 |
| Culver Educational Foundation | General fund | $15,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation of Louisiana | General fund | $15,000 |
| Lsus Foundation | Endowed professorship | $10,000 |
| Providence House | General fund | $10,000 |
| Gingerbread House | General fund | $8,000 |
| Biomedical Research Foundation of Louisiana | General fund | $7,000 |
| Centenary College | General fund | $5,000 |
| Community Renewal | General fund | $5,000 |
| Food Bank of Northwest la | General fund | $5,000 |
| Heart of Hope | General fund | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Ar | General fund | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General fund | $5,000 |
| Dogs Inc | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | General fund | $3,000 |
| Common Ground Community Inc | Public charity | $2,500 |
| Boy Scouts of America | General fund | $2,000 |
| The Glen Connections for Life | General fund | $2,000 |
| Catholic Charities of N Louisiana | General fund | $1,000 |
| Evergreen Life Services | Public charity | $1,000 |
| Volunteers of America of North Louisiana | General fund | $1,000 |
| Special Olympics Louisiana | General fund | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Phillip R Haley Jr
- John M Shuey
- Mary E Chris
- Robert Mark Chris
Questions people ask
Does Poindexter Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Poindexter Foundation Inc give?
$126,000 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Poindexter Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Phillip R Haley Jr (Dir/Sec-Treas), John M Shuey (Director), Mary E Chris (Director/President) and Robert Mark Chris (Director/Vice President).
What does Poindexter Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and science and research.