The William and Mary Louise Christovich Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The William and Mary Louise Christovich Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New Orleans, Louisiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $40,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $10,000. 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$40,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$816,987
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2025 was up from $24,000 the year before.
57% 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 | $32,500 | 13 | $573,074 |
| 2024 | $24,000 | 12 | $663,584 |
| 2025 | $40,000 | 14 | $816,987 |
How to apply
The William and Mary Louise Christovich Charitable 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 The William and Mary Louise Christovich Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 9 | $18,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $3,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St John's Presbyterian Church of Rancho Park | Operating expense | $10,000 |
| Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans | Operating expense | $7,500 |
| Humane Society of South Mississippi | Operating expense | $5,000 |
| Eds Friends Inc Plano Texas | Operating expense | $3,500 |
| Washington & Lee University | Operating expense | $2,500 |
| Tulane Law School | Operating expense | $2,500 |
| St Joseph's Abbey | Operating expense | $1,500 |
| Covenant House | Operating expense | $1,500 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Operating expense | $1,000 |
| Pontchartrain Conservancy | Operating expense | $1,000 |
| Loyola Law School | Operating expense | $1,000 |
| Holy Name of Jesus School | Operating expense | $1,000 |
| Grounds Krewe | Operating expense | $1,000 |
| Children's Cancer Research Fund | Operating expense | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Marie Elise Grote
- Michael Mossy Christovich
- Terry Christovich Gay
- Jeffrey James Christovich
Questions people ask
Does The William and Mary Louise Christovich Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The William and Mary Louise Christovich Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$40,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs The William and Mary Louise Christovich Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Marie Elise Grote (Vice-President), Michael Mossy Christovich (Vice-President, President), Terry Christovich Gay (Treasurer) and Jeffrey James Christovich (Secretary).
What does The William and Mary Louise Christovich Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and education.