Sarracenia Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Sarracenia Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New Orleans, Louisiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $153,500 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$153,500
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was up from $137,500 the year before.
17% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $141,000 | 30 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $137,500 | 28 | $3.1 million |
| 2025 | $153,500 | 30 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
Sarracenia Foundation Inc 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.
What Sarracenia Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 15 | $66,000 |
| New York | 3 | $60,000 |
| North Carolina | 9 | $20,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Open Space Institute | General fund | $50,000 |
| National World War II Museum | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Mannings Family Children's - Walkers Imaginarium | General fund | $10,000 |
| Ochsner Clinic Foundation | General fund | $5,000 |
| Cashiers Community Fund | General fund | $5,000 |
| Garden Conservancy | General fund | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club | General fund | $5,000 |
| Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana | General fund | $5,000 |
| Garden Club of America | General Fund | $5,000 |
| New England Historical Gen Society | General fund | $5,000 |
| United Way | General fund | $5,000 |
| Greater New Orleans Foundation | General fund | $5,000 |
| Low Cost Animal Medical Center | General fund | $3,000 |
| Glenville-Cashiers Rescue Squad | General fund | $3,000 |
| Eden House | General fund | $3,000 |
| Bureau of Governmental Research | General fund | $3,000 |
| Community Sailing New Orleans | General fund | $3,000 |
| Hogs for the Cause | General fund | $3,000 |
| New Orleans Museum of Art | General fund | $3,000 |
| Vision Cashiers Inc | General fund | $2,500 |
| Life Challenge of Western North Carolina | General fund | $2,000 |
| Wade Hampton Donor Advised Fund | General fund | $2,000 |
| Chattooga Club Employee Scholarship Fund | General fund | $2,000 |
| Cashiers Historical Society | General fund | $2,000 |
| Greater No Educational TV | General fund | $2,000 |
| Southern Highlands Reserve | General fund | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General fund | $1,000 |
| Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation | General fund | $1,000 |
| Community Care Clinic | General fund | $1,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | General fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Louis M Freeman
- Judith W Freeman
- Virginia Rowan
Questions people ask
Does Sarracenia Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sarracenia Foundation Inc give?
$153,500 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Sarracenia Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Louis M Freeman (President), Judith W Freeman (Secretary) and Virginia Rowan (Trustee).
What does Sarracenia Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, youth programs and arts and culture.