The Almar Foundationdba The Alden and Margaret Laborde Foundation
Accepts applications
The Almar Foundationdba The Alden and Margaret Laborde Foundation is a private foundation in New Orleans, Louisiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.0 million in 121 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $90,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.0 million
- Number of grants121
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$90,500
- Assets$23.0 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.0 million the year before.
41% of its 2025 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 | $906,500 | 116 | $20.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 122 | $21.7 million |
| 2025 | $1.0 million | 121 | $23.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Sarah Ehrensing PO Box 840099, New Orleans, LA 70184-0099 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (713) 208-5931 |
| What to submit | Call the foundation manager Sarah Ehrensing to request the form & information needed at (713) 208-5931 |
| Restrictions | Board Approval |
What The Almar Foundationdba The Alden and Margaret Laborde Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 87 | $761,271 |
| California | 3 | $56,000 |
| Texas | 4 | $54,500 |
| Missouri | 2 | $40,000 |
| New York | 4 | $23,000 |
| North Carolina | 5 | $19,500 |
| Tennessee | 5 | $17,500 |
| Georgia | 3 | $11,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $7,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jesuit High School | Chapel Renovation | $90,500 |
| University of Holy Cross | Operations | $70,000 |
| Team Rubicon | Operations-Texas Flood | $50,000 |
| Riverside Academy | Capital Improvements | $38,000 |
| Jesuits USA Central & Southern Province | Operations | $30,000 |
| St Pius X Church St Vincent de Paul | Operations | $30,000 |
| Raintree Services | Operations | $27,950 |
| Ochsner Clinic Foundation | Childrens Capital Campaign | $25,000 |
| San Antonio Area Fd Camp La Junta | Camp Flood Disaster | $25,000 |
| International Petroleum Museum & Expo | Operations | $20,000 |
| Ozanam Inn | Operations | $20,000 |
| SBP | Operations | $20,000 |
| University of Rochester Wilmont Cancer Inst | Operations | $20,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D | Operations | $17,500 |
| Loyola University | Operations, Scholarships | $16,500 |
| Mount Carmel Academy | Operations | $15,550 |
| Tulane University School of Engineering | Operations, Scholarships | $15,000 |
| Live Oak Wilderness Camp | Operations | $14,500 |
| Youthforce NOLA | Operations | $12,000 |
| Community Sailing New Orleans Inc | Operations | $11,500 |
| City Park Conservancy | Operations | $11,281 |
| St John's School | Operations | $11,000 |
| Wlae-Tv | Operations | $11,000 |
| The Dunham School | Operations | $10,250 |
| Coalition to Restore Coastal LA | Operations | $10,000 |
| Ellis Marsalis Center for Music | Operations | $10,000 |
| Good Shepard Food Bank | Operations | $10,000 |
| Grace at the Green Light | Operations | $10,000 |
| Harry Thompson Center | Capital Campaign | $10,000 |
| Hope Ministries of Baton Rouge | Operations | $10,000 |
| Jesuit Volunteer Corps | Operations | $10,000 |
| LA Children's Medical Center | Nursing student scholarships | $10,000 |
| New Orleans Center for Creative Arts | Operations | $10,000 |
| North Carolina State University | Scholarships,Operations | $10,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Baton Rouge | Operations | $10,000 |
| Son of a Saint | Operations | $10,000 |
| Youth Oasis | Operations | $10,000 |
| Stuart Hall School for Boys | Operations | $9,940 |
| Belmont University | Operations | $7,500 |
| Eden Centers | Operations | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan Couvillon
- John Laborde
- James Laborde
- Stephanie Laborde
- Jane Roussel
- Brooke Johnson
- Blayne Bonham
- Morgan Volion
- Sarah Ehrensing
- Tucker Couvillon
- Everett Justin Laborde
Questions people ask
Does The Almar Foundationdba The Alden and Margaret Laborde Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Almar Foundationdba The Alden and Margaret Laborde Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2025, across 121 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Almar Foundationdba The Alden and Margaret Laborde Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Susan Couvillon (trustee), John Laborde (trustee), James Laborde (trustee) and Stephanie Laborde (trustee) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does The Almar Foundationdba The Alden and Margaret Laborde Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and faith communities.