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The Zeringue Foundation

Preselected recipients only Thibodaux, Louisiana · EIN 811767126

The Zeringue Foundation is a private foundation in Thibodaux, Louisiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $18,447 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $9,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $24,069 the year before.

50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$24,06917$25,006
2024$18,4479$3,713

How to apply

The Zeringue 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Zeringue Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Louisiana.

StateGrantsAmount
Louisiana8$18,197
Florida1$250

Grants paid in 2024

All 9 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Holy Trinity Academy
Schriever, LA
Charity$9,000
St Genevieve Church
Thibodaux, LA
Charity$4,000
Ed White Catholic High School
Thibodaux, LA
Charity$1,797
Ed White Catholic High School
Thibodaux, LA
Charity$1,000
Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church
Grande Isle, LA
Charity$1,000
Lafourche Crossing 308 Vol Fire Dept
Thibodaux, LA
Charity$600
Kiwanis Club of Thibodaux
Ponchatoula, LA
Charity$500
Christ the Redeemer
Thibodaux, LA
Charity$300
Campus Crusade
Orlando, FL
Charity$250

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Zeringue Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Zeringue Foundation give?

$18,447 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.

Who runs The Zeringue Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Guy Zeringue III (President) and Myra Zeringue (Vice President).

What does The Zeringue Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.

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