Sequoia Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sequoia Foundation is a private foundation in New Orleans, Louisiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $198,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $8,500 and the largest $100,000. 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$198,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$8,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $198,000 the year before.
0% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $198,000 | 6 | $891,307 |
| 2024 | $198,000 | 6 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $198,000 | 6 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Sequoia Foundation 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 Sequoia Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 1 | $100,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $75,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $13,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tulane Department of Orthopaedics | General operational support | $100,000 |
| Stetson University - J Ollie Edmunds Scholarship Program | General operational support | $75,000 |
| Duke Orthopaedic Surgery | General operational support | $12,000 |
| Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation | General operational support | $5,000 |
| Vanderbilt Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery | General operational support | $5,000 |
| Piedmont Orthopaedic Foundation | General operational support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- J Ollie Edmunds Jr
- Karen Oser Edmunds
- Christopher Francis Edmunds
- Anne Edmunds Aguirre
Questions people ask
Does Sequoia Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sequoia Foundation give?
$198,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $8,500.
Who runs Sequoia Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists J Ollie Edmunds Jr (President), Karen Oser Edmunds (Director), Christopher Francis Edmunds (Secretary/Treasurer/Direct) and Anne Edmunds Aguirre (Director).
What does Sequoia Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.