Raymond A Eckstein Jr & Roslyn S Eckstein Foundation
Accepts applications
Raymond A Eckstein Jr & Roslyn S Eckstein Foundation is a private foundation in Metairie, Louisiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $368,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $31,500 and the largest $300,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$368,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$31,500
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$6.8 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2024 was up from $45,000 the year before.
75% 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 | $45,000 | 2 | $5.1 million |
| 2024 | $368,000 | 4 | $6.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Rosalyn S Eckstein 204 Mulberry Drive, Metairie, LA 70005 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (504) 738-9328 |
| What to submit | Application should be typed, single spaced and signed by the board chair and executive officer. Please provide two copies. Please include in list form the name, address and telephone number of the organization, name and title of the individual submitting the request, other support received (United Way, ACA, government support, etc), amount requested, total of the project for which grant funds will be used, date of the project and total annual budget of the organization. Summarize in a short paragraph the purpose of your agency, why you are requesting this grant, what outcomes you hope to achieve and how you will spend the funds if a grant is made. If donations are being solicited from other organizations, please indicate names of the organizations, the amount requested and the amount received. |
| Deadlines | Proposals are accepted throughout the year. |
| Restrictions | The foundation gives special consideration to organizations located in the greater New Orleans area. It supports a variety of programs in the fields of religious, civic affairs, community development, the arts, education and human resources. Priority is given to funding for specific projects or programs incorporating well defined objectives and time tables and promising broad public benefits. Grants are usually given for a period of time not exceeding two years. Capital projects are considered for organizations with strong records of community service. They must demonstrate true need for the proposed facility and they must also provide a credible fund-raising plan as well as demonstrate the capacity to maintain the building and facilities once they are in place. Only include information requested. |
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 1 | $300,000 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $63,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas Foundation | General Charitable Purpose | $300,000 |
| St Francis Xavier | General Charitable Purpose | $53,000 |
| St Anthony of Padua Parish | General Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | General Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Roslyn S Eckstein
Questions people ask
Does Raymond A Eckstein Jr & Roslyn S Eckstein Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Proposals are accepted throughout the year.
How much does Raymond A Eckstein Jr & Roslyn S Eckstein Foundation give?
$368,000 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $31,500.
Who runs Raymond A Eckstein Jr & Roslyn S Eckstein Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Roslyn S Eckstein (Trustee).