RC Colton Jr Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
RC Colton Jr Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New Orleans, Louisiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $284,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $175,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$284,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$175,000
- Assets$4.5 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2024 was down from $415,000 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 | $415,000 | 2 | $4.3 million |
| 2024 | $284,000 | 8 | $4.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Matthew Waldron 2622 Soniat Street, New Orleans, LA 70115 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (504) 895-3484, rccoltonfoundation@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Request letters and outlines |
| Restrictions | Charitable, religious, and educational institutions |
What RC Colton Jr Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 2 | $180,000 |
| Louisiana | 5 | $94,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sweet Briar College | General | $175,000 |
| Loyola University New Orleans | Women's basketball locker room | $40,000 |
| Children's Hospital | Morgan rae center for hope | $20,000 |
| St Michael Special School | General | $15,000 |
| Holy Name of Jesus | General | $15,000 |
| Center for Big Bend Studies | Friends of the center for big bend studies | $10,000 |
| Amateur Riders Club of America | General | $5,000 |
| Carrollton Boosters | Avenger field | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard C Colton Jr
- Beverly R Nichols
- John F Carrere
- Matthew Waldron
- Betsy Laborde
Questions people ask
Does RC Colton Jr Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does RC Colton Jr Foundation Inc give?
$284,000 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs RC Colton Jr Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard C Colton Jr (President), Beverly R Nichols (Treasurer), John F Carrere (Director) and Matthew Waldron (Vice President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does RC Colton Jr Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.