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Robert Charles Guidry Sr Charitable TRST

Preselected recipients only Abbeville, Louisiana · EIN 276691759

Robert Charles Guidry Sr Charitable TRST is a private foundation in Abbeville, Louisiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $73,025 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $83,080 the year before.

7% of its 2025 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$48,12539$1.4 million
2024$83,08033$1.4 million
2025$73,02536$1.5 million

How to apply

Robert Charles Guidry Sr Charitable TRST 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Robert Charles Guidry Sr Charitable TRST funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Louisiana.

StateGrantsAmount
Louisiana22$53,750
Tennessee2$9,270
West Virginia1$3,000
New York1$2,000
Texas1$2,000
District of Columbia3$1,500
Maryland1$500
Virginia2$450
Montana1$250
South Dakota1$250

Grants paid in 2025

All 36 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Ul Foundation
Lafayette, LA
Foster private support for ull$25,000
St Jude Children Research Hospital
Memphis, TN
Pediatric cancer treatment$6,000
St Landry Catholic Church
Opelousas, LA
Provide religious education svcs$5,000
Individual
TN
Conserve & restore wetlands$3,270
Ochsner Foundation
Baton Rouge, LA
Support non-university teaching hospital$3,000
Shriners Hospital for Children
Ranson, WV
Medical care for poor children$3,000
St Mary Magdalen Church
Abbeville, LA
Religious services$3,000
Vermilion Catholic School
Abbeville, LA
Religious eduction$2,000
Tunnel to Towers Foundation
Staten Island, NY
Empower/educate based on 9/11$2,000
Sky High for Kids
Houston, TX
Fund research pediatric cancer$2,000
Christian Service Center
Abbeville, LA
Provide services to the poor$2,000
Family Missions Company
Abbeville, LA
Religious ministry$2,000
Individual
LA
Religious education$2,000
Wounded Warrior Project
Washington, DC
Help wounded soldiers$1,000
National Wwii Museum
New Orleans, LA
History, tell the story of wwii$1,000
Ul of Lafayette Foundation Honor Ro
Lafayette, LA
Foster private support for ull$1,000
Hilliard Art Museum
Lafayette, LA
Culture and art$1,000
Individual
LA
To perform religious services$1,000
Individual
LA
Educational programming$1,000
Individual
LA
Religious services$1,000
Individual
LA
Help preserve a historic venue$1,000
Individual
LA
Travel expenses$1,000
Levy Cancer Foundation
Abbeville, LA
Fundraise for cancer treatment$500
Disabled Veterans National Foundati
Lanham, MD
Provide critically needed support$500
Individual
LA
Catholic religious services$500
Individual
DC
Good government oversight$250
St Joseph's Indian School
Chamberlain, SD
Educate native american children$250
La Bar Foundation
New Orleans, LA
To fund legal aid$250
National Rifle Association
Fairfax, VA
Gun rights$250
The Heritage Foundation
Washington, DC
Conservative policy enactment$250
St Labre Indian School
Ashland, MT
To educate indian children$250
Toys for Tots
Triangle, VA
Toys for poor children$200
Our Lady of the Oaks Retreat
Grand Goteau, LA
Form spirituality in people$200
Friends of Palmetto State Park
Perry, LA
Benefit palmetto island state park$200
Acadiana Center for the Arts
Lafayette, LA
Showcase, enrich, enjoy art$100
Alzheimer's
Chicago, IL
To help fund research for alzheimers$55

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Robert Charles Guidry Sr Charitable TRST accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Robert Charles Guidry Sr Charitable TRST give?

$73,025 in tax year 2025, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.

Who runs Robert Charles Guidry Sr Charitable TRST?

Its 2025 filing lists Charles Sonnier (Trustee).

What does Robert Charles Guidry Sr Charitable TRST fund?

Based on its grants, mainly human services, faith communities and education.

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