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The Felterman Foundation

Accepts applications Patterson, Louisiana · EIN 721178593

The Felterman Foundation is a private foundation in Patterson, Louisiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $78,650 in 65 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $2,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

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

Giving in 2025 was up from $69,350 the year before.

38% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$67,33851$1.5 million
2024$69,35054$1.8 million
2025$78,65065$1.9 million

How to apply

ContactThe Felterman Foundation
PO Box 189, Patterson, LA 70392
Phone or email(985) 395-5341
What to submitAlthough not restricted by its articles of incorporation, the current policy is to provide donations only to not for profit institutions organized for an educational or religious purpose or governmental units for civic activities. Any party interested in soliciting funds from the foundation should submit an application containing the names and addresses of the soliciting organization, its not for profit function, and how the funds would be utilized in the furtherance of such function.
RestrictionsThe foundation assumes no responsibility for processing such application. The foundation also does not guarantee that funds will be awarded to any applicant.

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2025. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Felterman Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Louisiana.

StateGrantsAmount
Louisiana53$65,600
Texas4$6,000
New York1$2,500
Mississippi1$1,250
District of Columbia2$1,000
Tennessee1$750
Virginia1$750
West Virginia1$500
Florida1$300

Grants paid in 2025

The 40 largest of 65 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Dup 15Q Alliance
Fayetteville, NY
Support for community health education and outreach programs$2,500
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, TX
Support for cancer treatment, research, and patient care programs$2,500
Ochsner Foundation
Jefferson, LA
Support for hospital, medical research, and community health programs$2,500
Wedell Williams Memorial Foundation
Patterson, LA
Support preservation, exhibition and educational programs on historical aviation$2,500
Academy of Interactive Development
Lafayette, LA
Support for educational programs and training$2,000
East Texas Baptist University - Destin Smith
Marshall, TX
Scholarship assistance for undergraduate students$2,000
Fletcher Technical Community College - Lainey Blanco
Schriever, LA
Scholarship assistance for undergraduate students$2,000
Fletcher Technical Community College - Ryan Chaisson
Schriever, LA
Scholarship assistance for undergraduate students$2,000
Louisiana Tech University - Alexander Kyle
Ruston, LA
Scholarship assistance for undergraduate students$2,000
Nicholls State University - Alexander Haven
Thibodaux, LA
Scholarship assistance for undergraduate students$2,000
Nicholls State University - Ella Doucet
Thibodaux, LA
Scholarship assistance for undergraduate students$2,000
Nicholls State University - Ella Dudoussat
Thibodaux, LA
Scholarship assistance for undergraduate students$2,000
Nicholls State University - Gabrielle Dinger
Thibodaux, LA
Scholarship assistance for undergraduate students$2,000
Nicholls State University - Jamari Francis
Thibodaux, LA
Scholarship assistance for undergraduate students$2,000
Nicholls State University - Katie Leblanc
Thibodaux, LA
Scholarship assistance for undergraduate students$2,000
Nicholls State University - Keatyn Harden
Thibodaux, LA
Scholarship assistance for undergraduate students$2,000
Nicholls State University - Keaunca Griffin
Thibodaux, LA
Scholarship assistance for undergraduate students$2,000
Northwestern University - A'laiya Favors
Natchitoches, LA
Scholarship assistance for undergraduate students$2,000
Northwestern University - Dru Blakeman
Natchitoches, LA
Scholarship assistance for undergraduate students$2,000
Southeastern Louisiana University - Alyssa Perkins
Hammond, LA
Scholarship assistance for undergraduate students$2,000
University of Louisiana Lafayette - Cameron Martin
Lafayette, LA
Scholarship assistance for undergraduate students$2,000
University of Louisiana Lafayette - Jarvis Mitchell
Lafayette, LA
Scholarship assistance for undergraduate students$2,000
University of Louisiana Lafayette - Kailey Benjamin
Lafayette, LA
Scholarship assistance for undergraduate students$2,000
University of Louisiana Lafayette - Logan Martin
Lafayette, LA
Scholarship assistance for undergraduate students$2,000
University of Louisiana Lafayette - Vincent Byrd Jr
Lafayette, LA
Scholarship assistance for undergraduate students$2,000
St Joseph Catholic Church
Patterson, LA
Support for religious, educational, and community service programs of the church$1,250
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Support for charitable programs providing assistance to individuals and families in need$1,250
Center for Traditional la Boat Building
Thibodaux, LA
Support the preservation of cultural heritage of traditional la boat building$1,000
Fletcher Technical Community College - Cooper Lagrange
Schriever, LA
Scholarship assistance for undergraduate students$1,000
Friends of Louisiana Public Broadcasting
Baton Rouge, LA
Support for public broadcasting operations and educational programming$1,000
Henry's Home Horse & Human Sanctuary
Contoe, TX
Support for equine-assisted learning programs for veterans and retired first responders$1,000
Patterson Police Reserve Unit
Patterson, LA
General support for community improvement$1,000
Patterson United Methodist Church
Patterson, LA
Support for religious, educational, and community service programs of the church$1,000
Patterson Volunteer Fire Department
Patterson, LA
General support for community improvement$1,000
St Mary Council on Aging
Patterson, LA
Support for programs and services promoting the health, independence, and well-being of older adults$1,000
St Mary Outreach
Morgan City, LA
Support for community outreach programs$1,000
Arc of St Mary Center of Hope
Centerville, LA
Support adults with developmental disabilities through habilitation and employment services to foster independence$750
First Baptist Church of Patterson
Patterson, LA
Support for religious, educational, and community service programs of the church$750
Good Hope Baptist Church
Patterson, LA
Support for religious, educational, and community service programs of the church$750
New Salem Baptist Church
Pattterson, LA
Support for religious, educational, and community service programs of the church$750

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Felterman Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.

How much does The Felterman Foundation give?

$78,650 in tax year 2025, across 65 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.

Who runs The Felterman Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Daniel C Felterman (President), Lisa F Kornegay (Vice President), Ben Felterman (Director) and Jody M Felterman (Treasurer).

What does The Felterman Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.

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