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3M Foundation
  Description:   Committed to supporting innovative and practical initiatives which enhance the quality of life in 3M communities around the world.
  Types of Programs:   Education, family, and community issues. Science and math education and youth development are top priorities. In addition to education, 3M also supports health and human services, the arts, and environmental efforts.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving on a national and international basis in areas of company operations.
  Kind of Organization:   National Foundation
  Deadlines:   Board meeting date(s): June and Dec.
  Contact:   3M Foundation (AKA Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Foundation) 3M Ctr., Bldg. 225-1S-23 St. Paul, MN 55144-1000 Telephone: (651) 733-0144 E-mail: [email protected]
http://www.3Mgiving.com

A & P Corporate Giving Program
  Description:   Cancer; Cancer research; Education.
  Types of Programs:   A&P; makes charitable contributions to nonprofit organizations involved with education and cancer research.
  Eligible Parties:   New Orleans, Louisiana
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   1 month prior to need
  Contact:   A & P Corporate Giving Program c/o Corp. Contribs. 2 Paragon Dr. Montvale, NJ 07645 Telephone: (201) 573-9700 Contact: Richard DeSanta, V.P., Corp. Affairs FAX: (201) 571-4034 E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.apsupermarket.com/in_your_community.asp Additional URL: http://www.aptea.com/community.asp

Abbott Laboratories Fund
  Description:   Support recipients in areas of health and welfare, education, culture, art, civic and public policy.
  Types of Programs:   Health & Welfare, Education, Matching Grants, Cultural & Art, Civic, Environment
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in areas of company operations. No support for social, religious, or political organizations.
  Kind of Organization:   Corporate Foundation
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   Abbott Laboratories Fund 100 Abbott Park Rd., D379/AP6D Abbott Park, IL 60064-3500 Telephone: (847) 937-7075 URL: http://abbott.com/citizenship/fund/fund.cfm

Academic Distinction Fund
  Description:   The fund raises and invests private funds to support innovative actions that lead to academic excellence for students in east Baton Rouge parish public schools.
  Types of Programs:   Elementary/secondary education.
  Eligible Parties:   East Baton Rouge Parish public schools.
  Kind of Organization:   Louisiana
  Deadlines:   Apr. for Student Achievement Grant
  Contact:   Academic Distinction Fund 8550 United Plaza Blvd., Ste. 301 Baton Rouge, LA 70809 Telephone: (225) 922-4560 Contact: Jan A. Melton, Exec. Dir. FAX: (225) 922-4562 E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.adfbr.org

Aidmatrix Foundation, Inc., The
  Description:   The foundation provides a global relief network that leverages technology and partnerships in the donation and allocation of humanitarian aid and results in the end of unnecessary suffering from hunger, poverty, disease and disaster in all the corners of the world.
  Types of Programs:   Disasters, Hurricane Katrina; Human services.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving on a worldwide basis.
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   The Aidmatrix Foundation, Inc. 11701 Luna Rd. Dallas, TX 75234 Telephone: (469) 357-3815 Contact: Keith Thode, C.O.O. E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.aidmatrix.org

Albert & Miriam Sklar Foundation
  Description:   Giving primarily for the arts and Jewish organizations
  Types of Programs:   Arts; Health care; Jewish agencies & temples; Jewish federated giving programs
  Eligible Parties:   Contributes only to pre-selected organizations
  Kind of Organization:   Independent; Community
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Albert & Miriam Sklar Foundation 401 Edwards St., Ste. 1601 Shreveport, LA 71101

Alchon Family Foundation
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Higher education
  Eligible Parties:   New Orleans, LA.
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   The Alchon Family Foundation, c/o Guy Alchon, 103 Fields Ct., Landenberg, PA 19350

Alexander Fund
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   General/operating support.
  Eligible Parties:   New Orleans, LA
  Kind of Organization:   Louisiana
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   The Alexander Fund, 33 Maryland Dr., New Orleans, LA 70124-1026

Alexandria Business Foundation
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Human services, Education, Community Development
  Eligible Parties:   Alexandria, LA.
  Kind of Organization:   Louisiana
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   The Alexandria Business Foundation, 1819 Memorial Dr., Alexandria, LA 71301

Allstate Foundation
  Description:   Allstate believes a thriving, viable community is one where residents have access to economic resources and knowledge to make informed decisions about their financial future.
  Types of Programs:   Financial and insurance education, Economic literacy, Entrepreneurial small business skill development
  Eligible Parties:   Louisiana
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Southern Region, All state Foundation, 555 Marriott Drive, St. 700, Nashville, TN 37214-5030 Tel: (615) 885-7900

Almar Foundation
  Description:   Given primarily for education and religion, preferably religious programs that educate the underprivileged (preferably children and the elderly)
  Types of Programs:   Given primarily for education and religion, preferably religious programs that educate the underprivileged (preferably children and the elderly)
  Eligible Parties:   Underprivileged children and elderly in the New Orleans area.
  Kind of Organization:   Community Foundation
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   Susan Couvillon, Manager (504) 523-1443 400 Poydras St. New Orleans, LA 70130 FAX (504) 524-8519

American Express Foundation
  Description:   Supports (a) community service, (b) cultural heritage historic and environmental preservation and (c) supports initiatives that encourage, develop and sustain economic self-reliance
  Types of Programs:   Volunteerism, Disaster Relief, Cultural Heritage, Historic and environmental awareness, management, preservations, Economic Independence, Youth programs, Workplace training, business and economic fundamentals, personal financial management, entrepreneursh
  Eligible Parties:   Annual campaigns, Curriculum development, Emergency funds, Employee matching gifts, General/operating support, Program development, Scholarship funds, Seed money.
  Kind of Organization:   National Foundation
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   American Express Foundation World Financial Ctr. 200 Vesey St., 48th Fl. New York, NY 10285-4804 Telephone: (212) 640-5661 Contact: For organizations located outside the U.S.: Cornelia W. Higginson, V.P. URL: http://www.americanexpress.com/corp/philanthropy/

Amos Catlin Spafford Family Foundation
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Christian agencies & churches; Human services
  Eligible Parties:   Contributes only to pre-selected organizations
  Kind of Organization:   Independent; State
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Amos Catlin Spafford Family Foundation 188 S. Lakeshore Dr. Baton Rouge, LA 70808-3616

Andonie Foundation
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Higher education
  Eligible Parties:   Our Lady of Holly Cross College. General/operating support.
  Kind of Organization:   Louisiana
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Andonie Foundation, 1204 Transcontinental, Metairie, LA 70001

Andre F. Toce, Sr. Family Foundation
  Description:   No info available
  Types of Programs:   Hospitals (specialty); Medical research
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in Lafayette, LA
  Kind of Organization:   Independent; Community
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   The Andre F. Toce, Sr. Family Foundation 600 Jefferson St., Ste. 408 Lafayette, LA 70501 tel.: (337) 233-6818

Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
  Description:   Makes grants in higher education, museums and art conservation, performing arts, conservation and the environment, and public affairs.
  Types of Programs:   Higher education, museums and art conservation, performing arts, conservation and the environment, and public affairs.
  Eligible Parties:   Unsolicited proposals are rarely funded. Giving on a national basis. No support for primarily local organizations. No grants to individuals (including scholarships); no loans.
  Kind of Organization:   National Foundation
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   Andrew W. Mellon Foundation 140 E. 62nd St. New York, NY 10021 Telephone: (212) 838-8400 Contact: Michele S. Warman, Secy. and Genl. Counsel FAX: (212) 223-2778 URL: http://www.mellon.org

Annie E. Casey Foundation
  Description:   The primary mission of the foundation is to foster public policies, human service reforms, and community supports that more effectively meet the needs of today's vulnerable children and families. In pursuit of this goal, the foundation makes grants that help states, cities, and communities fashion more innovative, cost-effective responses to these needs.
  Types of Programs:   Children/youth, services; Economically disadvantaged; Education; Human services; Public affairs; Urban/community development; Youth development, services.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving on a national basis. No support for political committees-529s (PACs). No grants to individuals (except for Casey Children and Family Fellowship Program), or for capital projects or medical research.
  Kind of Organization:   National Foundation
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   The Annie E. Casey Foundation 701 St. Paul St. Baltimore, MD 21202 Telephone: (410) 547-6600 Contact: Douglas W. Nelson, Pres. FAX: (410) 547-6624 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.aecf.org

Arts and Humanities Council of Southwest Louisiana, Inc.
  Description:   The council aims to promote the arts in southwest Louisiana through various special projects. General/operating support,
  Types of Programs:   Arts, Program development, Technical assistance.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving limited to southwest LA. Grants to individuals, Program development, Technical assistance.
  Kind of Organization:   Louisiana
  Deadlines:   Varies
  Contact:   Arts and Humanities Council of Southwest Louisiana, Inc. 809 Kirby St., Ste. 202 P.O. Box 1437 Lake Charles, LA 70602 Telephone: (337) 439-2787 Contact: Margaret Chalfant, Exec. Dir. FAX: (337) 439-8009 E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.artsandhumanitiesswla.org

Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge
  Description:   The council provides educational services and cultural development for the community.
  Types of Programs:   Arts, educational services, cultural development
  Eligible Parties:   Giving limited to the greater Baton Rouge, LA, area.
  Kind of Organization:   Louisiana
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge (formerly Arts and Humanities Council of Greater Baton Rouge) 427 Laurel St. Baton Rouge, LA 70801 Telephone: (225) 344-8558 FAX: (225) 344-7777 E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.acgbr.com

Ascension Fund, Inc.
  Description:   The fund gives grants to teachers and to schools in order to enhance education in Ascension Parish, Louisiana.
  Types of Programs:   Education
  Eligible Parties:   Schools in Ascension Parish
  Kind of Organization:   Louisiana
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   The Ascension Fund, Inc., P.O. Box 670, Gonzales, LA 70707-0670, (225) 647-0606, Contact: Mary Kruse, Exec. Dir

Atofina Petrochemicals Foundation
  Description:   The foundation supports organizations involved with education, the environment, and civic affairs.
  Types of Programs:   Education; Environment; Federated giving programs; Public affairs.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in areas of company operations, with emphasis on LA and TX. No support for religious organizations. No grants to individuals.
  Kind of Organization:   Corporate Foundation
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   Atofina Petrochemicals Foundation (formerly FINA Foundation) 15710 JFK Blvd. Houston, TX 77032 http://www.petrochemicals.atofina.com

Aventis Pharmaceuticals Health Care Foundation
  Description:   The foundation provides medication for patients who are below the federal poverty level and who are not eligible for any third-party medication payments.
  Types of Programs:   Health care: Economically disadvantaged
  Eligible Parties:   Applicants must also be ineligible for third party medication payments.
  Kind of Organization:   National Foundation
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   Aventis Pharmaceuticals Health Care Foundation c/o North American Corp. Rels. P.O. Box 6912 Bridgewater NJ 08807

AVI CHAI Foundation
  Description:   The foundation is committed to the perpetuation of the Jewish people, Judaism, and the centrality of the state of Israel to the Jewish people. T
  Types of Programs:   Education; Human services; Israel; Jewish federated giving programs; Youth, services.
  Eligible Parties:   National, Types of support: Conferences/seminars, Curriculum development, Program development, Program-related investments/loans, Research. Limitations: Applications not accepted. Giving primarily in North America and Israel. No grants for building projec
  Kind of Organization:   Independent foundation
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   The AVI CHAI Foundation 1015 Park Ave. New York, NY 10028 Telephone: (212) 396-8850 FAX: (212) 396-8833 E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.avichai.org

Azby Fund
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Elementary/secondary education; Higher education; Historic preservation/historical societies; Roman Catholic agencies & churches.
  Eligible Parties:   Applications not accepted. Giving primarily in New Orleans, LA. No grants to individuals.
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   The Azby Fund Whitney Bank Bldg. 228 St. Charles Ave., Ste. 1311 New Orleans, LA 70130-2613

Banrock Station Wines Wetlands Conservation Program
  Description:   The Banrock Station Wetlands Conservation Program, a partnership project of Banrock Station Wines and The Conservation Fund, provides grants of $1,000 to $5,000 to nonprofit groups in the United States that are planning and implementing wetlands conservation and/or restoration projects at the local level.
  Types of Programs:   Wetland acquisition, restoration, habitat improvement, environmental assessments, education, ecotourism
  Eligible Parties:   Grant recipients are selected according to the following criteria: Significance of the project to local wetland protection efforts; Innovativeness of idea or approach; Support in the community; Opportunity for employee involvement; Likelihood of tang
  Kind of Organization:   National Non-profit
  Deadlines:   2005-2006 grants round ended January 15, 2006. Contact org for possible extension.
  Contact:   Program Administrator Banrock Station Wetlands Conservation Program 1800 North Kent Street, Suite 1120 Arlington, Virginia, 22209-2156 [email protected] Ph: (703) 525-6300 http://www.conservationfund.org/?article=2831

Baptist Community Ministries
  Description:   Baptist Community Ministries is committed to the development of a healthy community offering a wholesome quality of life to its residents and to improving the physical, mental, and spiritual health of the individuals it serves.
  Types of Programs:   Education; Health; Community Development; Religion, Safety;Disasters
  Eligible Parties:   Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, and St. Tammany
  Kind of Organization:   Independent; Community Foundation
  Deadlines:   March 15, September 15
  Contact:   Baptist Community Ministries (Temporary Office) 110 W. Morris Ave. Hammond, LA 70403 Ph. (985) 902-7577 Fax (985) 902-7635 email: [email protected]

Barbara Bush Foundation
  Description:   The foundation's grantmaking program seeks to develop or expand projects that are designed to support the development of literacy skills for adult primary care givers and their children.
  Types of Programs:   Adult education--literacy, basic skills & GED; Education, reading; Family services.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving on a national basis. No grants to individuals.
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   September 9
  Contact:   The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy 1201 15th St., NW Suite 420 Washington, DC 20005

Baton Rouge Area Foundation
  Description:   To build on strengths and assets of individuals, organizations and institutions; involve all relevant people in developing the proposed activities and performing the work for which funding is requested; and address underlying causes, rather than treat symptoms, by seeking to change policies or institutional arrangements in order to strengthen the community.
  Types of Programs:   Awards grants in four areas: seed, capitol, bridge, and program in the following areas of interest: Arts and Humanities, Community Development, Education, Environment, Human Services, Medical/Health, Religion, and Scholarships.
  Eligible Parties:   East & West Baton Rouge, East & West Feliciana, Livingston, Ascension, Iberville, Pointe Coupee
  Kind of Organization:   Community Foundation
  Deadlines:   Feb. 1, Aug. 1, and Nov. 1 for Community Advancement Fund grants, varies for others
  Contact:   Baton Rouge Area Foundation 402 N. Fourth Street Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802 (225) 387-6126 http://www.braf.org/

Beaird Foundation
  Description:   Assisting organizations to add opportunity, freedom of action and choice, self-betterment and a climate for change to the lives of the people they serve.
  Types of Programs:   Arts; Children/youth, services; Employment; Housing/shelter; Human services; Humanities; Women, centers/services.
  Eligible Parties:   Primarily the Shreveport, LA area but it may also fund requests from other areas, especially those with the potential to be replicated in the Shreveport area if proven effective.
  Kind of Organization:   Community Foundation
  Deadlines:   February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1 of each year
  Contact:   Charles T. Beaird Foundation 330 Marshall Street, Suite 1112 Shreveport, LA 71101 318-221-CTBF (2823) fax 318-221-5993 http://www.beairdfoundation.org/

Bell South Foundation
  Description:   The mission of the foundation is to stimulate lasting improvements in education in the South and to specifically address the inadequacy of the region's schools in preparing students for a successful and fulfilling future. The foundation's grantmaking philosophy emphasizes the initiation, rather than the ongoing maintenance, of education reform programs. The foundation's grants also embrace at least one of the following core values or goals: linking learning to work; ensuring equity; collaboration; and connection through technology.
  Types of Programs:   Education; Education, community/cooperative; Elementary school/education; Higher education; Minorities; Secondary school/education.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in areas of company local telephone operations in AL, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, and TN. No support for programs with limited impact or non-education-related programs or single K-12 schools that are not part of a larger district reform e
  Kind of Organization:   Company-sponsored foundation.
  Deadlines:   Late winter or early spring
  Contact:   BellSouth Foundation c/o BellSouth Corp. 1155 Peachtree St., N.E., Rm. 7H08 Atlanta, GA 30309-3610 Telephone: (404) 249-2396 Additional tel.: (404) 249-2429 and (404) 249-2428 FAX: (404) 249-5696 E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.bellsouthfoundation.org

Ben & Jerry's Foundation
  Description:   The foundation supports organizations involved with early childhood development, the environment, AIDS, employment, agriculture, housing, youth citizenship, civil rights, community development, citizen participation, minorities, Native Americans, women, gays and lesbians, immigrants, economically disadvantaged people, and homeless people. Special emphasis is directed toward programs designed to facilitate progressive social change/justice.
  Types of Programs:   Agriculture; AIDS; Child development, education; Civil rights; Civil rights, race/intergroup relations; Community development; Economically disadvantaged; Employment; Employment, labor unions/organizations; Environment; Environment, natural resources; Hom
  Eligible Parties:   Giving on a national basis and to U.S. territories. No support for state agencies, basic or direct service organizations, or universities. programs. They require an initial letter of interest, after they will notify you as to whether you have been invited
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   Mar. 1, July 1, and Nov. 1 for proposals; 10 weeks prior to proposal deadlines for letters of inquiry and application forms
  Contact:   Ben & Jerry's Foundation, Inc. 30 Community Dr. South Burlington, VT 05403 Telephone: (802) 846-1500 Contact: Debby Kessler, Admin. Asst. URL: http://www.benjerry.com/foundation/index.html

Ben E. Factor Foundation
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Christian agencies & churches; Higher education; Human services; Protestant agencies & churches.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in LA. No grants to individuals.
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   106 Wilree St. New Iberia, LA 70560 Contact: Annette F. White, Secy.

Boat U.S. Foundation
  Description:   The Foundation's goal is to be the leader in boating safety and environmental education and outreach, with the purpose of reducing accidents and fatalities, increasing stewardship of our waterways, and keeping boating a safe, accessible, and enjoyable pastime."
  Types of Programs:   Education; Boating Environment
  Eligible Parties:   Annually offers grants up to $4,000 to local, nonprofit, volunteer-based organizations to support education and hands on efforts aimed at cleaning up the boating environment
  Kind of Organization:   National Foundation
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Alexandria, Virginia Office 880 South Pickett Street Alexandria, Virginia (703) 823-9550 x3200

Booth-Bricker Fund
  Description:   Giving primarily for the purpose of promoting, developing, and fostering, religious, charitable, scientific, literacy, and educational programs
  Types of Programs:   Visual arts; Museums; Performing arts Theater; Historic preservation/historical societies; Education' Child development; Higher education; Theological school/education; Adult education; Libraries/library science; Reading; Environment; Health care; Hospita
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in LA, with emphasis in New Orleans
  Kind of Organization:   Independent: Statewide Organization
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   The Booth-Bricker Fund 826 Union St., Ste. 300 New Orleans, LA 70112 Telephone: (504) 581-2430 Contact: Gray S. Parker, Chair.

BP Conservation Programme
  Description:   Supports and encourages long term conservation projects that address global conservation priorities at a local level.
  Types of Programs:   Global conservation
  Eligible Parties:   The Programme currently works towards its aim through advice, training, financial awards, primarily targeting university students
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   By Mail Marianne Dunn (Programme Manager) or Kate Stokes (Programme Officer) BP Conservation Programme, BirdLife International, Wellbrook Court, Girton Road, Cambridge, CB3 0NA, UK By Phone (01223) 277318 By Fax (01223) 277200 [email protected]

Brewster & Lillian Stalter Family Foundation
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Christian agencies & churches; Performing arts, orchestra (symphony)
  Eligible Parties:   Contributes only to pre-selected organizations
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Brewster & Lillian Stalter Family Foundation 2400 Edenborn Ave. Metairie, LA 70001-1817

Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation, Inc.
  Description:   Support programs that improve the health of women; promote science education, provide disaster relief through products and funding and benefit the communities where our employees live and work.
  Types of Programs:   Women's health; Science Education; Cancer; Biomedicine; Disaster Relief
  Eligible Parties:   Strengthen communities primarily in Northern LA. Only from tax-exempt organizations that satisfy the requirements of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   The Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation, Inc. (formerly The Bristol-Myers Fund, Inc.) c/o Fdn. Coord. 345 Park Ave., 43rd Fl. New York, NY 10154 E-mail for Distinguished Achievement Awards: [email protected] URL: http://www.bms.com/aboutbms/founda/data

Britney Spears Foundation
  Description:   The foundation promotes support for children by applying the restorative aspect of entertainment to benefit children in need
  Types of Programs:   AIDS research; Arts; Children/youth; Children/youth, services
  Eligible Parties:   Giving in the U.S., primarily in CA, LA, and NY. No grants to individuals
  Kind of Organization:   Public charity
  Deadlines:   Sept. 1 and Mar. 1
  Contact:   Britney Spears Foundation 24-32 Union Square E., 4th Fl. New York, NY 10003 Contact: Nina Biggar, Secy. and Exec. Dir. URL: http://www.britneyspears.com/foundation

Brookshire Grocery Company Contributions Program
  Description:   Brookshire makes charitable contributions to nonprofit organizations involved with food distribution and shelter for the homeless.
  Types of Programs:   Food services; Housing/shelter, homeless.
  Eligible Parties:   Support is given primarily in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas.
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Brookshire Grocery Company Contributions Program 1600 W. Southwest Loop 323 Tyler, TX 75701-8532 Telephone: (903) 534-3000 URL: http://www.brookshires.com/company/community.asp

Brown Foundation, Inc.
  Description:   Strengthen Communities where the corporation does business
  Types of Programs:   Annual campaigns, Capital campaigns, Consulting services, Continuing support, Curriculum development, Employee matching gifts, Fellowships, General/operating support, Matching/challenge support, Professorships, Program development, Publication, Research,
  Eligible Parties:   Giving History in St. Charles Parish-public schools and the Greater New Orleans area-through the United Way,
  Kind of Organization:   Corporate Foundation
  Deadlines:   September for the next calendar year
  Contact:   910 Louisiana, Ste. 4137 1 Shell Plz., P.O. Box 2999 Houston, TX 77252 Contact: S.B. Hopkins, V.P. FAX: (713) 241-3329 E-mail: [email protected]

Bryan Foundation
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Christian agencies & churches; Elementary/secondary education; Human services.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in Baton Rouge, LA.
  Kind of Organization:   Louisiana
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   The Bryan Foundation 2020 Rue Provence Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Contact: Redfield E. Bryan, Pres.

Bubba and Lena Mae Oustalet Foundation
  Description:   A religious, educational, charitable, scientific or literary organization.
  Types of Programs:   Elementary/secondary education; Health care; People with disabilities; Roman Catholic agencies & churches.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in LA and MS
  Kind of Organization:   Independent Foundation
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   The Bubba and Lena Mae Oustalet Foundation c/o A.J.M. Oustalet, Jr. 753 E. Beach Dr. Pass Christian, MS 39571

Burden Foundation
  Description:   Support only for the LSU Foundation, Louisiana Nature Conservancy, and Baton Rouge Area Foundation.
  Types of Programs:   Community development; Education; Environment, Natural Resources.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving limited to LA
  Kind of Organization:   Applications not accepted. Giving limited to Baton Rouge, LA. No grants to individuals.
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Paul W. Murrill, Pres. 4911 Bennington Ave. Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Burkendale Foundation
  Description:   Giving primarily for arts and culture, education, medical research, human services and religious organizations.
  Types of Programs:   Arts; Education; Higher education; Human services; Medical research; Religion.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in New Orleans, LA. No loans or program-related investments.
  Kind of Organization:   Louisiana
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   210 Barone St., Ste. 1342 New Orleans, LA 70112 Telephone: (504) 566-9802 Contact: Robert A. Bories, Treas.

Burroughs Wellcome Fund
  Description:   Dedicated to advancing the medical sciences by supporting research and other scientific and educational activities.
  Types of Programs:   Basic Biomedical Sciences Infectious Disease Interfaces in Science Science Education Translational Research
  Eligible Parties:   Degree-granting institutions in the United States. Special priority on working with non-profit organizations, including government agencies, to leverage financial support for our targeted areas.
  Kind of Organization:   National Foundation
  Deadlines:   Varies depending on the program
  Contact:   Burroughs Wellcome Fund 21 T. W. Alexander Dr. P.O. Box 13901 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-3901 Telephone: (919) 991-5119 FAX: (919) 991-5179 E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.bwfund.org

Burrus Foundation
  Description:   Giving primarily for education.
  Types of Programs:   Children/youth, services; Education; Human services.
  Eligible Parties:   Louisiana
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   P.O. Drawer 24818 New Orleans, LA 70184

Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund
  Description:   The purpose of the fund is to provide critically needed donations, contributed by individuals and corporations, to assist the survivors of Hurricane Katrina. This fund seeks to make a distinct impact on the unmet needs of the affected region in the following areas: financial self-sufficiency, economic opportunity, and quality of life.
  Types of Programs:   Disasters, Hurricane Katrina.
  Eligible Parties:   Alabama; Louisiana; Mississippi; The fund will work primarily through partnerships and collaborations with other organizations, including intermediary grantmakers (organizations with experience in grantmaking at the county/parish, state, and regional leve
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund Department 72 Washington, DC 20055-0072 Additional address: Bank of America Lockbox Svcs. Dept. 72, 225 N. Calvert St., 18th Fl., Baltimore, MD 21202 URL: http://www.bushclintonkatrinafund.org/

Cahn Family Foundation
  Description:   Giving primarily for human services, children and youth services, and Jewish organizations.
  Types of Programs:   Children/youth, services; Federated giving programs; Human services; Jewish agencies & temples; Jewish federated giving programs.
  Eligible Parties:   Applications not accepted. Giving primarily in LA. No grants to individuals.
  Kind of Organization:   Louisiana
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   P.O. Box 52005 New Orleans, LA 70152

Capital Area United Way
  Description:   The organization is a volunteer-based network of people who provide community services to those in need.
  Types of Programs:   Human Services
  Eligible Parties:   Giving limited to the 10 parishes of the Baton Rouge community: Ascension, West Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, Livingston, Pointe Coupee, Saint Helena, Saint James, West Baton Rouge, and West Feliciana.
  Kind of Organization:   Louisiana
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Capital Area United Way 700 Laurel St. Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Telephone: (225) 383-2643 http://www.cauw.org/

Captain Planet Foundation
  Description:   Funds hands-on environmental projects to encourage youth to work individually and collectively to solve environmental problems in their neighborhoods and community
  Types of Programs:   Elementary/secondary education; Environment; Federated giving programs; Human services. Children/Youth programs
  Eligible Parties:   Giving on a national basis. No grants to individuals, or for endowments, general operating expenses, capital or building campaigns, promotional items, salaries, the purchase of real estate, expensive equipment used by only a small number of children, or t
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Captain Planet Foundation, Inc. 133 Luckie St., 2nd Fl. Atlanta, GA 30303 Telephone: (404) 522-4270 Contact: Taryn Murphy, Grants Mgr. E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.captainplanetfdn.org

Carnegie Corporation of New York
  Description:   Currently the foundation's work is focused on four program areas to increase academic achievement for middle and high school students with an emphasis on literacy in the content areas; to increase public appreciation for the significance of adolescent literacy.
  Types of Programs:   Education, International Development, International Peace and Security and Strengthening U.S. Democracy.
  Eligible Parties:   Grantseekers who would like to approach the foundation with a preliminary request for funding are encouraged to submit a letter of inquiry.
  Kind of Organization:   National Foundation
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   Carnegie Corporation of New York 437 Madison Ave. New York, NY 10022 Telephone: (212) 371-3200 Contact: Edward Sermier, V.P. and Corp. Secy. FAX: (212) 754-4073 URL: http://www.carnegie.org

Casey Family Programs
  Description:   Mission is to provide and improve—and ultimately to prevent the need for—foster care.
  Types of Programs:   Support programs that offer direct services and promote advances in child-welfare practice and policy. Continuing support, General/operating support, Program development, Program evaluation, Research, Scholarship funds, Technical assistance.
  Eligible Parties:   Unsolicited requests for funds will not be accepted.
  Kind of Organization:   National Foundation
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   1300 Dexter Avenue North, Floor 3 Seattle, WA 98109-3542 Phone: 206.282.7300 Fax: 206.282.3555

Caterpillar Foundation
  Description:   The foundation supports organizations involved with education, health, human services, civic affairs, arts and culture, and the environment.
  Types of Programs:   Education, health and human services, and civic, cultural, and environmental causes
  Eligible Parties:   Proposals need to be clear and brief and sent to your nearest Caterpillar facility
  Kind of Organization:   Corporate Foundation
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Caterpillar Foundation 100 N.E. Adams St. Peoria, IL 61629-1480 Telephone: (309) 675-4464 URL: http://www.cat.com/foundation

CDC Foundation
  Description:   The CDC Foundation is dedicated to fostering the attainment of CDC’s vision of healthy people in a healthy world through prevention.
  Types of Programs:   Health, Safety
  Eligible Parties:   Giving on a national basis.
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   The CDC Foundation 50 Hurt Plaza, Suite 765 Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Phone: (404) 653-0790 Toll free: (888) 880-4CDC Fax: (404) 653-0330

Central Louisiana Community Foundation
  Description:   The focus of this foundation is to simply match donors and priorities in a nine parish (Allen, Catahoula, Evangeline, LaSalle, Rapides, Vernon Avoyelles, Concordia, Grant, Natchitoches, Sabine and Winn) region. Project availability is strictly dependent on donor priorities and funding amounts.
  Types of Programs:   Environmental, Housing, Economic Development, Health, Transportation and Development, Education, Public Safety, Human Services
  Eligible Parties:   Allen, Catahoula, Evangeline, LaSalle, Rapides, Vernon Avoyelles, Concordia, Grant, Natchitoches, Sabine and Winn parishes. Project availability is strictly dependent on donor priorities and funding amounts.
  Kind of Organization:   Regional Foundation
  Deadlines:   Continuous
  Contact:   Gifts Grants Market Value 201 Johnston Street, Suite 600 Alexandria, LA 71301 Phone: (318)-445-7702 Fax: (318)-445-1283 E-mail:[email protected]

Chambers Medical Foundation
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Health care; Heart & circulatory research; Higher education, university.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in GA and LA. No grants to individuals.
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   1807 Lake St. Lake Charles, LA 70601-5771 Telephone: (337) 436-1600 Contact: Edwin K. Hunter, Tr.

Charles & Elizabeth Wetmore Foundation
  Description:   Giving primarily to indigent victims of tubercular disease and their immediate families; giving also to local health departments that specialize in the treatment of tuberculosis
  Types of Programs:   Economically disadvantaged; Health care; Lung diseases.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving limited to the metropolitan New Orleans, LA, area
  Kind of Organization:   Operating foundation
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   Charles & Elizabeth Wetmore Foundation 1101 Dealers Ave. New Orleans, LA 70123 Application address: c/o Keta Lowe, Exec. Dir., 4700 Hessmer Ave., Metairie, LA 70002, tel.: (504) 779-1888 FAX: (504) 779-1830

Charles L. Wingfield Foundation, Inc.
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   No info available
  Eligible Parties:   Contributes only to a pre-selected organization; Giving primarily to LA and NJ
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Charles L. Wingfield Foundation, Inc. 11 McCatharn Rd. Lebanon, NJ 08833-4102

Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
  Description:   The Foundation seeks to fulfill its mission of supporting efforts that promote a just, equitable and sustainable society.
  Types of Programs:   Child development, services; Children, services; Civil rights, race/intergroup relations; Community development; Economic development; Economically disadvantaged; Education; Environment, natural resources; Environment, pollution control; Family services,
  Eligible Parties:   Giving nationally
  Kind of Organization:   National Foundation
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Mott Foundation Building 503 S. Saginaw Street, Suite 1200 Flint, Michigan 48502-1851 Phone: (810) 238-5651 Fax: (810) 766-1753 E-mail [all offices]: [email protected]

Citigroup Foundation
  Description:   The foundation supports organizations involved with arts and culture, education, health, human services, and community development.
  Types of Programs:   Arts, multipurpose centers/programs; Children/youth, services; Community development; Disasters, 9/11/01; Economic development; Elementary/secondary education; Family services; Health care; Health organizations; Higher education; Historical activities; Hu
  Eligible Parties:   Supports community development corporations, intermediary organizations and community development financial institutions that focus on affordable housing, economic development, welfare-to-work initiatives, community infrastructure improvements, and enviro
  Kind of Organization:   Corporate Foundation
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   Citigroup Foundation 850 3rd Ave., 13th Fl. New York, NY 10022 Telephone: (212) 559-9163 Contact: Charles V. Raymond, Pres. E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.citigroup.com/citigroup/corporate/foundation/index.htm

Clifford L. Williams Memorial Foundation
  Description:   Support only for the LaSalle Parish School, LA
  Types of Programs:   Education
  Eligible Parties:   Contributes only to a pre-selected organization; Giving primarily to Louisiana
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Clifford L. Williams Memorial Foundation 3749 Hwy. 459 Jena, LA 71342-6461

Coca-Cola Foundation, Inc.
  Description:   The foundation supports educational programs primarily within three main areas: higher education, classroom teaching and learning, and international education. Programs support scholarships for aspiring students; encourage and motivate young people to stay in school; and foster cultural understanding.
  Types of Programs:   Higher education; scholarships; urban programs; cultural diversity programs; teacher development programs. Types of support: Curriculum development, Fellowships, General/operating support, Matching/challenge support, Program development, Scholarship funds
  Eligible Parties:   only from tax-exempt organizations that satisfy the requirements of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
  Kind of Organization:   National Foundation
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   The Coca-Cola Foundation Grants Administration PO Box 1734 Atlanta, GA 30301 http://www2.coca-cola.com/citizenship/foundation_coke.html

Coleman Family Foundation
  Description:   The foundation supports Christian agencies and churches and organizations involved with arts and culture, education, human services, and children and youth services.
  Types of Programs:   Arts; Children/youth, services; Christian agencies & churches; Education; Human services; Museums.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in New Orleans, LA. No grants to individuals.
  Kind of Organization:   Louisiana
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   321 St. Charles Ave., 10th Fl. New Orleans, LA 70130 Contact: James J. Coleman, Tr. Temporary address: P.O. Box 67, 250 E. 22nd St., Bayonne, NJ 07002-0067

Collins C. Diboll Private Foundation
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Museums, Historic preservation, Education, Health organization, Youth development business, Protestant, Catholic agencies and churches. Types of support: Building/renovation, Capital campaigns, Endowments, General/operating support.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in Louisiana.
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   201 St. Charles Avenue, 50th Fl., New Orleans, LA 70170 (504) 582-8103

Commonwealth Fund
  Description:   The mission of the fund is to promote a high performing health care system that achieves better access, improved quality, and greater efficiency, particularly for society's most vulnerable, including low-income people, the uninsured, minority Americans, young children, and elderly adults.
  Types of Programs:   Health care; Elderly; Child Health/Development; Medicare; Minorities; uninsured
  Eligible Parties:   only from tax-exempt organizations that satisfy the requirements of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   The Commonwealth Fund 1 E. 75th St. New York, NY 10021-2692 Telephone: (212) 606-3800 Contact: Andrea C. Landes, Dir., Grants Mgmt. FAX: (212) 606-3500 E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.cmwf.org

Community Foundation of Acadiana
  Description:   Nonprofit, community and religious organizations that provide immediate and short-term attention to the victims, their families and communities affected by these hurricanes. Note: These funds should cover those activities that cannot be reimbursed by other public agencies (e.g. FEMA, the Red Cross). In accepting the grant, the recipient agrees to pay the grant back to Community Foundation of Acadiana should said activity be reimbursed by an other public agency.
  Types of Programs:   Basic Human Needs, Education (K-12), Community Infrastructure and Other (as seen fit by the board of directors and donors).
  Eligible Parties:   Applicants must meet two criteria: 1)Programs directly operated by nonprofit, community and religious organizations or by for-profit organizations engaged in charitable purposes that serve victims and their families and 2) Umbrella or intermediary organiz
  Kind of Organization:   Regional Foundation
  Deadlines:   Continuous
  Contact:   The Community Foundation of Acadiana mailing address: P.O. Box 3892 Lafayette, LA 70502-3892 physical address: 600 Jefferson St., Suite 402 Lafayette, LA 70501 Phone: 337-266-2145 [email protected] http://66.193.23.4/sites_cfa/1831/images/CFA_Hurricane_Relief_Grant_Application.doc

Community Foundation of Shreveport-Bossier
  Description:   The foundation seeks to promote philanthropy and improve the quality of life in the Shreveport-Bossier communities by serving as a permanent and growing resource of expertise and funds.
  Types of Programs:   Adult education--literacy, basic skills & GED; Aging; Aging, centers/services; Arts; Community development; Economically disadvantaged; Education; Education, reading; Environment; Environment, natural resources; Health care; Health organizations; Higher e
  Eligible Parties:   Giving strictly limited to Caddo and Bossier Parishes, LA. No support for religious purposes or agencies located outside of Caddo and Bossier Parishes, LA unless specifically named. No grants to individuals, or for debt retirement, endowment funds, genera
  Kind of Organization:   Louisiana
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   401 Edwards, Suite 105 Shreveport, LA 71101 Phone Number: 318-221-0582 Fax Number: 318-221-7463 http://www.comfoundsb.org/

Confer-Creel Foundation
  Description:   Giving for public schools and higher education.
  Types of Programs:   Education; Elementary/secondary education; Family services, domestic violence; Higher education.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving on a national basis, with emphasis on LA and PA.
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   102 Cherrywood Bellaire, TX 77401 Telephone: (713) 664-2104 Contact: Rodney L. Creel, Treas.

Conrad Family Foundation
  Description:   Giving primarily to Roman Catholic schools
  Types of Programs:   Orchestra symphony); Elementary/ secondary education
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in Morgan City, LA
  Kind of Organization:   Independent; Community organization
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Daniel T. Conrad PO Box 2237 Morgan City, LA 70381

Cottonwood Foundation
  Description:   Provides small grants to grassroots organizations worldwide that are working for a sustainable future.
  Types of Programs:   Community development; Economically disadvantaged; Environment; International affairs
  Eligible Parties:   Unsolicited grant applications are not invited due to limited funding available; see Web site for additional information.
  Kind of Organization:   National Foundation
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Cottonwood Foundation P.O. Box 10803 White Bear Lake, MN 55110-0803 Telephone: (651) 426-8797 Contact: Paul Moss, Exec. Dir. FAX: (651) 426-0320 E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.cottonwoodfdn.org/

Coughlin-Sanders Foundation
  Description:   Emphasis on higher education and church support; support also for the arts, social services, and youth organizations.
  Types of Programs:   Arts education; Theater; Higher education; Nursing school/education; Human services; Youth services
  Eligible Parties:   Giving limited to central LA. Preference given to organizations that have received grants between 1949 and 1983
  Kind of Organization:   Independent; Community organization
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Ed Crump, Dir. 1412 Centre Ct., Ste. 202 Alexandria, LA 71301

Coypu Foundation
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Supports Animals and wildlife; Biomedicine research; Environment, Natural resources; Higher education.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in LA. No grants to individuals.
  Kind of Organization:   Corporate Foundation
  Deadlines:   31-Jul-06
  Contact:   Coypu Foundation c/o Whitney National Bank, Trust Dept. P.O. Box 6120 New Orleans, LA 70161-1260 Contact: Peggy K. Scott E-mail: [email protected]

Dana & Stephen Hansel Family Foundation, Inc.
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Children, services; Higher education; Museums.
  Eligible Parties:   Grants for children services in New Orleans
  Kind of Organization:   Independent Foundation
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   1365 Brightwaters Blvd. N.E. St. Petersburg, FL 33704

David and Lucile Packard Foundation
  Description:   Work to improve the lives of children, enable the creative pursuit of science, advance reproductive health, and conserve and restore the earth's natural systems
  Types of Programs:   Conservation and Science Population; Children, Families, and Communities; Local Area Funds; Capacity-Building and Philanthropy Funds
  Eligible Parties:   Charitable, educational, or scientific purposes; primarily from tax-exempt charitable organizations
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   The David and Lucile Packard Foundation 300 Second Street Los Altos, California 94022 USA Tel (650) 948-7658 [email protected]

David Greenberg Trust
  Description:   Supports Hospitals and educational programs in LA
  Types of Programs:   Elementary/secondary education; Hospitals (general); Jewish agencies & temples; Protestant agencies & churches.
  Eligible Parties:   Applications not accepted. Giving primarily in LA. No grants to individuals
  Kind of Organization:   Independent Foundation
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   331 W. Prien Lake Rd. Lake Charles, LA 70601

Deborah & Eli W. Tullis Educational Fund
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Education; Health organizations; Protestant agencies & churches
  Eligible Parties:   Contributes only to pre-selected organizations
  Kind of Organization:   Independent; State
  Deadlines:   N/a
  Contact:   Deborah & Eli W. Tullis Educational Fund 512 Carrollton Ave. Metairie, LA 70005

DENSO Foundation
  Description:   Dedicated to the advancement of higher education in engineering and related business programs through grant making to colleges and universities throughout North America. The Foundation also provides disaster relief grants through the American Red Cross to aid persons and communities in which DENSO Corporation operates.
  Types of Programs:   Funding for equipment, lab development, technological advancements and / or installations, building campaigns and expansion projects.
  Eligible Parties:   501c3 nonprofits, Universities; Potential grantees will be asked to submit a one-page concept statement prior to the development of a full proposal.
  Kind of Organization:   Corporate Foundation
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   DENSO North America Foundation 24777 Denso Drive, MC 4610 Southfield, Michigan 48086-5047 Main Phone: (248) 350-7500 Direct: (248) 372-8233 Fax: (248) 213-2550 www.densofoundation.org/grants/grants.asp

Donald J. Voorhies Charitable Foundation
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Building/renovation programs
  Eligible Parties:   Contributes only to a pre-selected organization; Giving primarily to New Iberia, LA
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Donald J. Voorhies Charitable Foundation 208 Hilltop Cir. New Iberia, LA 70563-1716

Donald Palmer Charitable Foundation
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Medical research; Roman Catholic agencies & churches; Secondary school/education.
  Eligible Parties:   Application form required
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   Donald Palmer Charitable Foundation 161 Hickory Ave. Harahan, LA 70123 Contact: Simmon F. Savore, Jr., Secy.

Donum Dei Foundation
  Description:   Giving primarily for education
  Types of Programs:   Theological school/education; Education; Human services; Roman Catholic agencies and churches; People with Aids
  Eligible Parties:   No grants to individuals
  Kind of Organization:   Independent; State organization
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Danny Abramowicz, Pres. 909 Poydras St., Ste. 1700 New Orleans, LA 70112

Doris Duke Charitable Foundation
  Description:   The mission of the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation is to improve the quality of people's lives through grants supporting the performing arts, wildlife conservation, medical research and the prevention of child maltreatment, and through preservation of the cultural and environmental legacy
  Types of Programs:   Arts, Environment, Medical Research, Child Abuse Prevention
  Eligible Parties:   The Foundation welcomes two-page letters of inquiry from nonprofit organizations working in the Foundation's areas of interest. There is no deadline for letters of inquiry.
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Doris Duke Charitable Foundation 650 5th Ave., 19th Fl. New York, NY 10019 Telephone: (212) 974-7000 Contact: Betsy Fader, Dir., Strategy and Planning FAX: (212) 974-7590 Additional tel.: (212) 974-7100 URL: http://www.ddcf.org

Dr. & Mrs. C. R. Brownell, Jr. Charitable Fund
  Description:   Scholarships given to full-time students who attend Louisiana State University that maintain a 3.0 GPA.
  Types of Programs:   Scholarships--to individuals.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving limited to residents of LA, with emphasis on Morgan City.
  Kind of Organization:   Louisiana
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   1030 2nd St., Morgan City, LA 70380, Application Address: 580 Fairview Dr., Berwick, LA 70342, tel: (504) 384-3191

Dr. & Mrs. J. E. Watkins Scholarship Trust
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Higher education; Medical school/education
  Eligible Parties:   Giving limited to New Orleans, LA, and Gregg, Panola, Rusk, and Smith counties, TX.
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Dr. & Mrs. J. E. Watkins Scholarship Trust P.O. Box 1790 Kilgore, TX 75663

Duke Energy Foundation
  Description:   The foundation supports organizations involved with arts and culture, education, the environment, health, employment, human services, community development, civic affairs, and economically disadvantaged people.
  Types of Programs:   Arts; Community development; Economically disadvantaged; Education; Elementary/secondary education; Employment; Environment; Health care; Higher education; Human services; Mathematics; Media/communications; Philanthropy/voluntarism; Science; Voluntarism p
  Eligible Parties:   Energy Foundation. Funded by Duke Energy shareholders, this non-profit organization makes charitable grants to selected charitable organizations or governmental subdivisions.
  Kind of Organization:   Corporate Foundation
  Deadlines:   June or July
  Contact:   Duke Energy Foundation (formerly Duke Power Company Foundation) 526 S. Church St., M.C. ECO6G-FC P.O. Box 1009 Charlotte, NC 28201-1009 Telephone: (704) 382-7200 FAX: (704) 382-7600 URL: http://www.duke-energy.com/company/community/foundation

E. R. Campbell Family Foundation
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Children, services; Community development; Disasters, preparedness/services; Family services; Human services; YM/YWCAs & YM/YWHAs.
  Eligible Parties:   Applications not accepted. Giving primarily in Shreveport, LA. No grants to individuals.
  Kind of Organization:   State
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   416 Travis St., Ste. 715 Shreveport, LA 71101

Earl A. Aiken Scholarship Fund
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Scholarships--to individuals
  Eligible Parties:   Graduating seniors from Tioga Senior High School in Pineville, Louisiana. Recipients are selected from senior class by Scholarship Committee.
  Kind of Organization:   State
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Earl A. Aiken Scholarship Fund, c/o Bank One Trust Co., N.A. P.O. Box 1308, Milwaukee, WI 53201

Edna Marie Allen Foundation
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Arts; Education; Media, television; Public affairs.
  Eligible Parties:   Louisiana
  Kind of Organization:   State
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   The Edna Marie Allen Foundation, 333 Texas St., Ste. 502, Shreveport, LA 71101-5303

Edna McConnell Clark Foundation
  Description:   Pursues its mission by helping a select group of high-performing nonprofit organizations increase their capacity to serve more young people from low-income backgrounds (ages 9 to 24) with quality programs during out of school time
  Types of Programs:   Youth development; Elderly; Economically disadvantaged
  Eligible Parties:   The Foundation does not solicit proposals, youth organizations are invited to share information about themselves and their programs by filling out the Youth Organizations Survey form on our website
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   The Edna McConnell Clark Foundation 415 Madison Ave., 10th Fl. New York, NY 10017 Telephone: (212) 551-9100 FAX: (212) 421-9325 E-mail: [email protected] Additional E-mail (for Albert Chung): [email protected] URL: http://www.emcf.org

Edward G. Schlieder Educational Foundation
  Description:   Giving primarily to schools, colleges and universities, with some emphasis on Roman Catholic and Episcopal schools and universities
  Types of Programs:   Higher education; Education; Medical research, institute
  Eligible Parties:   Giving limited to educational institutions in LA
  Kind of Organization:   Independent; State organization
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Edward G. Schlieder Educational Foundation 201 St. Charles Ave., Ste. 2508 New Orleans, LA 70170 Contact: Pierre F. Lapeyre, Consultant Application address: c/o Hibernia National Bank, 313 Carondelet St., 1st Fl., New Orleans, LA 70130, tel.: (504) 533-5535

Ella Tomlinson Ward Charitable Foundation, Inc
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Education; Protestant agencies & churches
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily to residents of Monroe, LA.
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   The Ella Tomlinson Ward Charitable Foundation, Inc. 1411 Hudson Ln. Monroe, LA 71201

Ella West Freeman Foundation
  Description:   Empathies on higher education and civic affairs; support also for a museum, historic preservation; and the environment
  Types of Programs:   Historic preservation/historical societies Arts; Higher education; Environment; government/public administration
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily to the greater New Orleans area
  Kind of Organization:   Independent; Local organization
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Louis M. Freeman, Chair PO Box 12318 New Orleans, LA 70185 504-895-1984 [email protected]

Entergy Charitable Foundation
  Description:   The foundation primarily supports organizations involved with arts and culture, education, human services, and community development.
  Types of Programs:   Adult education--literacy, basic skills & GED; Aging, centers/services; American Red Cross; Animals/wildlife, preservation/protection; Arts; Children/youth, services; Community development; Economic development; Education; Federated giving programs; Food
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in communities where Entergy customers and employees live and work.
  Kind of Organization:   Company sponsored; Community organization
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Entergy Charitable Foundation 639 Loyola Ave. New Orleans, LA 70113 Telephone: (877) 285-2006 Application address: P.O. Box 61000, New Orleans, LA 70161, tel.: (504) 576-5785 URL: http://www.entergy.com/corp/community/ecf.asp URL: http://www.ddcf.org

Entergy Corporation
  Description:   Entergy’s Corporate Giving programs include cash as well as in-kind contributions that address myriad community needs:
  Types of Programs:   Arts and culture, community improvement/enrichment, education and literacy, and healthy families. In addition, through the Environmental Stewardship Program (which takes place during spring), Entergy provides support for environmental initiatives. Environ
  Eligible Parties:   Government entities with IRS status similar to that of a non-profit organization
  Kind of Organization:   Corporate Foundation
  Deadlines:   Open cycle, but applications must be made three months before funds are needed
  Contact:   Entergy Corporation Contributions Program c/o Corp. Contribs. P.O. Box 61000, L-ENT-8A New Orleans, LA 70161 Telephone: (504) 576-6990 Contact: Deanna Rodriguez, V.P., Corp. Contribs. Additional tel.: (877) 285-2006 http://www.entergy.com/our_community/giving.aspx

Enterprise Foundation
  Description:   The foundation works to see that all low-income people in the U.S. have the opportunity to obtain fit and affordable housing, and to move up and out of poverty into the mainstream of American life. Since its inception, the foundation has raised and committed more than $3.4 billion in loans, grants, and equity investments for new and renovated housing.
  Types of Programs:   Affordable Housing
  Eligible Parties:   National
  Kind of Organization:   Corporate Foundation
  Deadlines:   Apr. 5 for Jim & Patty Rouse Award; May 15 for MetLife Foundation Awards; Mar. 29 for Frederick P. Rose Architectural Fellowship Final notification: June 30 for Rouse Award
  Contact:   The Enterprise Foundation 10227 Wincopin Cir., Ste. 500 Columbia, MD 21044-3400 Telephone: (800) 624-4298 Contact: F. Barton Harvey, III, Chair. and C.E.O. FAX: (410) 964-1918 E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.enterprisefoundation.org

Environmental Leadership Program
  Description:   Seeks to transform public understanding of environmental issues by training and supporting network of visionary, action-oriented emerging leaders.
  Types of Programs:   Provides leadership and skill training, project support of up to $10,000 per participant, a peer network, and the opportunity to meet established environmental practionioners from all sectors of the environmental field.
  Eligible Parties:   Environmental professionals through out the US are scheduled to apply
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   P.O. Box 446 Haydenville, MA 01039 Tel: 413.268.0035 Fax: 413.268.0036 www.elpnet.org

Environmental Support Center
  Description:   Provides financial support to state and local environmental groups for management, fund-raising, technology, and communications training and consulting.
  Types of Programs:   Low interest loans are made for membership development, Mission related enterprise, special events, Workplace solicitation, donor development, direct mail campaigns
  Eligible Parties:   Non-profit organizations
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   1500 Massachusetts Ave., NW Suite 25 Washington, DC 20005 phone 202/331-9700 fax 202/331-8592 email [email protected]

Erbon & Marie Wise Educational Trust
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Scholarships--to individuals
  Eligible Parties:   Giving limited to residents of central and southwest LA.
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   Nov. 1 for spring semester; Apr. 1 for fall semester
  Contact:   Erbon & Marie Wise Educational Trust 1235 Peachtree Rd. Sulphur, LA 70663-3802

Ethel K. Toor Foundation
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Human services; Jewish agencies & temples; Jewish federated giving programs
  Eligible Parties:   Applications not accepted. Giving primarily in New Orleans and Atlanta; Contributes only to pre-selected organizations
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   The Ethel K. Toor Foundation 400 Poydras St., Ste. 1850 New Orleans, LA 70130

Eugenie and Joseph Jones Family Foundation
  Description:   Giving primarily for education, with emphasis on elementary and higher education, and building funds; support also for cancer services and a community fund in the greater New Orleans area
  Types of Programs:   Arts; Education; Health care; Human services; Community development; neighborhood development
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in LA, especially in the greater New Orleans area
  Kind of Organization:   Independent; Community organization
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Eugenie Jones Huger, Pres. 835 Union St., Ste 333 New Orleans, LA 70112 Telephone: (504) 581-1545

Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
  Description:   The foundation works with partners to encourage entrepreneurship across America and improve the education of children and youth. The foundation focuses its operations and grantmaking on two areas: entrepreneurship and education.
  Types of Programs:   Education, Entrepreneurship, Research, Community development, business promotion; Elementary/secondary education; Mathematics; Science.
  Eligible Parties:   Make sustaining grants to programs only as needed. Look for programs that can be spun out on their own.
  Kind of Organization:   National Foundation
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   (816) 932-1000 4801 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MO 64110

Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Foundation
  Description:   Giving for eye and ear care for the indigent residents of southeast LA
  Types of Programs:   Eye disease; Ear & throat diseases; Economically disadvantages
  Eligible Parties:   Giving limited to SE Louisiana
  Kind of Organization:   Independent; Community organization
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   W.F. Finegan 111 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Ste. 702 Metairie, LA 70005

Fannie Mae Foundation
  Description:   The foundation supports organizations involved with education reform, affordable housing, and homelessness and awards fellowships to affordable housing and community development professionals and senior state and local government officials and nonprofit leaders committed to advancing the field of affordable housing in the U.S.
  Types of Programs:   Homeownership, Education; Government/public administration; Homeless, human services; Housing/shelter; Housing/shelter, development.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving on a national basis
  Kind of Organization:   National Foundation
  Deadlines:   N/a
  Contact:   Southern Regional Office International Plaza II 14221 Dallas Parkway Suite 1000 Dallas, TX 75254-2916 972-773-7527 Fax: 972-392-2839

Fanny Edith Winn Educational Trust
  Description:   Giving primarily to Roman Catholic churches and for Roman Catholic education
  Types of Programs:   Higher education; Roman Catholic agencies & churches
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in LA.
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   Fanny Edith Winn Educational Trust P.O. Drawer 730 Crowley, LA 70527-0730

Farm Aid
  Description:   Grants are given for five types of programs: emergency relief funds to help farm families cope in the short-term; telephone hotline programs for farmers in financial and emotional crisis; legal services for farmers; programs providing information to farmers on issues such as credit, land stewardship, and farm policy, or which provide public education on family farm systems; and funds which make it possible for organizations to build long-term solutions to the problems farmers face. The organization also has an interest in organic and sustainable agriculture.
  Types of Programs:   Agriculture; Agriculture, farm cooperatives; Agriculture, farmlands. Emergency funds, General/operating support, Program development, Scholarship funds.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving limited to the U.S. No support for programs that influence legislation or elections, or personal or commercial services, legal defense funds, media production, historic preservation of farms or buildings. No grants to individuals, or for capital ca
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   Aug. 31
  Contact:   11 Ward St., Ste. 200 Somerville, MA 02143 Telephone: (617) 354-2922 Contact: Ted Quaday, Prog. Dir. FAX: (617) 354-6992 E-mail: [email protected] Additional tel.: (800) FARM-AID URL: http://www.farmaid.org

Fish for the Future Foundation
  Description:   The Hurricane Katrina Fishermen's Relief Fund will respond to the needs of impacted Gulf fishermen by rapidly and fairly providing funds directly to the individuals affected. Further, we will assure that all funds intended for the fishermen reach the fishermen and are not consumed by overhead or processing costs.
  Types of Programs:   Hurricane Katrina Fishermen's Relief efforts
  Eligible Parties:   Fishermen affected by Katrina
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   Fish For The Future Foundation 3382 Gunston Road Alexandria, VA 22302 Mary Hope Katsouros (President): [email protected] Hope Shea (Program Manager): [email protected]

Five Star Restoration Challenge Grants Program
  Description:   Provides modest financial assistance on a competitive basis to support community-based wetland, riparian, and coastal habitat restoration projects
  Types of Programs:   Education; Outreach; training activities
  Eligible Parties:   Schools or youth organizations; local or tribal governments, universities and local cooperative extension districts; conservation organizations or local citizens groups
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Jason Shedlock (202) 942-4252 [email protected] www.naco.org/fivestar

Ford Foundation
  Description:   The foundation's mission is to serve as a resource for innovative people and institutions worldwide. Its goals are to: strengthen democratic values, reduce poverty and injustice, promote international cooperation, and advance human achievement. Grants are made primarily within three broad categories: (1) asset building and community development; (2) knowledge, creativity, and freedom; and (3) peace and social justice.
  Types of Programs:   Economic development; Community and resource development; Human rights; Governance and civil society; Education; religion; Media, arts and culture
  Eligible Parties:   only from tax-exempt organizations that satisfy the requirements of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   Secretary The Ford Foundation 320 East 43 Street New York, N.Y. 10017 http://www.fordfound.org/program/program_main.cfm

Frazier Foundation, Inc.
  Description:   Support primarily for the Church of Christ, Christian religious organizations, child care, and educational institutions
  Types of Programs:   Education; Children/youth services; Christian agencies & churches; Protestant agencies & churches
  Eligible Parties:   Support primarily for the Church of Christ, Christian religious organizations, child care, and educational institutions
  Kind of Organization:   Independent Foundation
  Deadlines:   Submit proposal preferably in Apr. or Oct.; deadlines May 1 and Nov. 1
  Contact:   James Walter Frazier, Jr., Pres. PO Box 1175 Minden, LA 71058

Fred B. and Ruth B. Zigler Foundation
  Description:   Emphasis on higher and secondary education, including scholarships for local students, and youth agencies
  Types of Programs:   Children/youth, services; Higher education; Secondary school/education
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in Jefferson Davis Parish, LA
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   10-Mar
  Contact:   Fred B. and Ruth B. Zigler Foundation P.O. Box 986 Jennings, LA 70546-0986 Telephone: (337) 824-2413 Contact: Julie G. Berry, Pres. FAX: (318) 824-2414

Freeport-McMoran Foundation
  Description:   The foundation is specifically organized for the charitable purpose of serving the community's needs by providing grants to tax-exempt, health and social service, educational, cultural and arts, civic and environmental organizations primarily in the New Orleans area
  Types of Programs:   Education; Health care; Human services
  Eligible Parties:   Louisiana Giving primarily in the southern LA area. No support for political and fraternal organizations, or for churches and religious institutions (except where such organizations are providing services to the community at large). No grants to individua
  Kind of Organization:   Independent; Community organization
  Deadlines:   30-Jun
  Contact:   David Lowry, Pres. 1615 Poydras St. New Orleans, LA 70112

Fund for Wild Nature
  Description:   Prioritize efforts to save native and wild ecosystems
  Types of Programs:   Wilderness defense; protecting biodiversity and ecosystem integrity; teaching the action-based ethics of biocentrism; efforts to reduce human population growth and commodity consumption; cultural arts
  Eligible Parties:   Non-profit organizations with budgets less tan 250,000
  Kind of Organization:   Continental (US, Canada, Mexico)
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Fund for Wild Nature PO Box 42523 Portland, OR 97242 503-230-0075 [email protected]

GE Foundation
  Description:   The foundation supports organizations involved with education, youth development, and other areas. Special emphasis is directed toward programs designed to provide educational opportunities to minority and economically disadvantaged youth.
  Types of Programs:   China; Economically disadvantaged; Education; Federated giving programs; General charitable giving; India; Mexico; Minorities; Youth development.
  Eligible Parties:   National. Applications not accepted. Giving on a national and international basis with emphasis on areas of company operations. No support for religious or political purposes. No grants to individuals, including scholarships and research grants, or for ca
  Kind of Organization:   Company-sponsored foundation.
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   GE Foundation (formerly GE Fund) 3135 Easton Tpke. Fairfield, CT 06431 Telephone: (203) 373-3216 Contact: Robert L. Corcoran, Pres. FAX: (203) 373-3029 E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.gefoundation.com

General Mills Foundation
  Description:   The foundation supports organizations involved with arts and culture, education, youth health, nutrition, and recreation, hunger, human services, community development, minorities, and economically disadvantaged people.
  Types of Programs:   Capital campaigns, Employee matching gifts, Employee-related scholarships, General/operating support, Program development, Scholarships--to individuals.
  Eligible Parties:   Local entities and foundations
  Kind of Organization:   Corporate Foundation
  Deadlines:   Open
  Contact:   General Mills Foundation P.O. Box 1113 Minneapolis, MN 55440 Contact: Christina L. Shea, Pres. FAX: (763) 764-4114 http://www.generalmills.com/

General Motors Foundation, Inc.
  Description:   The foundation supports organizations involved with arts and culture, education, the environment, health, cancer, cancer research, human services, community development, and civic affairs.
  Types of Programs:   Arts; Cancer; Cancer research; Community development; Education; Environment; Environment, energy; Federated giving programs; Government/public administration; Health care; Higher education; Human services; Public affairs; Public policy, research.
  Eligible Parties:   Local entities and foundations
  Kind of Organization:   Corporate Foundation
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   General Motors Foundation, Inc. 300 Renaissance Ctr., M.C. 482-C27-D76 Detroit, MI 48265-3000 Telephone: (313) 665-0824 Contact: Lorna G. Utley, Pres. URL: http://www.gm.com/company/gmability/community/index.html

Georgia-Pacific Corporation Contributions Program
  Description:   As a complement to its foundation, Georgia-Pacific also makes charitable contributions to nonprofit organizations directly. Support is given on a national basis in areas of company operations.
  Types of Programs:   GP facilities have supported local firefighters, hospitals, youth programs, schools, food banks, programs for seniors, arts and cultural organizations, environmental programs and many other crucial community activities and services.
  Eligible Parties:   Nonprofit organizations. Giving on a national basis in areas of company operations.
  Kind of Organization:   Corporate giving program.
  Deadlines:  
  Contact:   Georgia-Pacific Corporation Contributions Program 133 Peachtree St. N.E. Atlanta, GA 30303 URL: http://www.gp.com/center/community/index.html

Georgia-Pacific Foundation, Inc.
  Description:   The foundation focuses its support in four distinct areas and priority initiatives: education, enrichment of communities, the environment, and employees.
  Types of Programs:   Adult education--literacy, basic skills & GED; Arts; Crime/law enforcement; Crime/violence prevention; Education; Employment, services; Environment, natural resources; Environmental education; Federated giving programs; Graduate/professional education; He
  Eligible Parties:   Giving limited to areas of company operations. No support for discriminatory organizations, churches or religious denominations, religious or theological schools, social, labor, veterans', alumni, or fraternal organizations, athletic associations, nationa
  Kind of Organization:   Company-sponsored foundation.
  Deadlines:   John Deere Corp. Corporate Contributions
  Contact:   Georgia-Pacific Foundation, Inc. 133 Peachtree St. N.E. Atlanta, GA 30303 Telephone: (404) 652-4182 Contact: Curley M. Dossman, Jr., Pres. FAX: (404) 749-2754 URL: http://www.gp.com/center/community/index.html

German Protestant Orphan Asylum Association Foundation
  Description:   Grants only for the benefit and welfare of children and youth in LA
  Types of Programs:   Children/ youth services
  Eligible Parties:   Giving limited to LA
  Kind of Organization:   Independent; State organization
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Lisa M. Kaichan, Fdn. Mgr. PO Box 158 Mandeville, LA 70470 985-674-5328 [email protected]

Getty Foundation
  Description:   Funds for New Orleans - Special fund of $2 million to assist visual arts organizations in New Orleans as they recover from the impact of Hurricane Katrina and the subsequent flooding. (While this special fund has been designed to provide concentrated assistance in New Orleans, the Foundation will also consider support through its regular grant categories for other organizations in the region damaged by the storm.)
  Types of Programs:   Transition Planning Grants; Conservation Grants, Collections of Art and Archives
  Eligible Parties:   New Orleans (only)
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   15-Apr
  Contact:   Attn: Fund for New Orleans The Getty Foundation 1200 Getty Center Drive, Suite 800 Los Angeles, CA 90049-1685 U.S.A. Phone: (310) 440-7320 Fax (inquiries only): (310) 440-7703

Gil and Dody Weaver Foundation
  Description:   Primary areas of interest include women, children and youth, the elderly, and the handicapped.
  Types of Programs:   Aging; Aging, centers/services; Child development, services; Children/youth, services; Economically disadvantaged; Human services; People with disabilities
  Eligible Parties:   Giving limited to LA, OK, and TX; emphasis on TX. No grants to individuals
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   31-Jul
  Contact:   The Gil and Dody Weaver Foundation 1845 Woodall Rodgers Fwy., Ste. 1275 Dallas, TX 75201 Telephone: (214) 999-9497 Contact: William R. Weaver M.D., Tr. FAX: (214) 999-9496

Goldman Sachs Foundation
  Description:   To promote excellence and innovation in education and to improve the academic performance and lifelong productivity of young people worldwide
  Types of Programs:   Youth development; Business education; Entrepreneurship; Academic achievement
  Eligible Parties:   Grants will not be made to individuals; fraternal organizations; political causes, campaigns or candidates; or fundraising events
  Kind of Organization:   International
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   The Goldman Sachs Foundation 85 Broad Street, 22nd Floor New York, NY 10004 Fax: (212) 902-3000

Goldring Family Foundation
  Description:   Giving primarily to Jewish agencies and temples, education, and the arts
  Types of Programs:   Arts; Higher education; Education; Health care; Human service; Jewish federated giving programs; Religion
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in LA
  Kind of Organization:   Independent; Statewide Foundation
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Trudi Briede PO Box 53333 New Orleans, LA 70153

Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation
  Description:   The foundation forms and invests in partnerships: to achieve significant and measurable results in environmental conservation, science, and the San Francisco Bay Area; and to operate as an informed, respectful, focused, and agile organization.
  Types of Programs:   Environment; Science.
  Eligible Parties:   National; international Applications not accepted. Giving on a worldwide basis, with some focus on the San Francisco, CA, area for selected projects. No grants to individuals.
  Kind of Organization:   Independent foundation.
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation The Presidio P.O. Box 29910 San Francisco, CA 94129-0910 E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.moore.org/

Gray Foundation, The
  Description:   Giving primarily for health care, Christian agencies and churches, human services, and education.
  Types of Programs:   Christian agencies & churches; Education; Elementary/secondary education; Health care; Human services; Religion.
  Eligible Parties:   Preselected organizations in LA and TX
  Kind of Organization:   Operating Foundation
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   PO Box 45 Houston, TX 77001

Grayson Foundation, The
  Description:   The foundation supports Protestant agencies and churches and organizations involved with education and medical research
  Types of Programs:   Education; Higher education, college; Medical research; Performing arts, theater; Philanthropy/voluntarism; Protestant agencies & churches.
  Eligible Parties:   Grants to orgs primarily in Shreveport, LA
  Kind of Organization:   Company-sponsored foundation.
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   P.O. Box 206 Shreveport, LA 71162 Contact: Sam B. Grayson Applications to: 100 Fannin St. Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 222-3218

Greater New Orleans Foundation
  Description:   Giving primarily for arts and culture education, health, human services, and public/society benefits. The foundation also administers donor-advised funds
  Types of Programs:   Arts; Education; Health care; Health organizations; Disasters; Human services
  Eligible Parties:   Giving limited to SE Louisiana, including the greater New Orleans area
  Kind of Organization:   Independent; State organization
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Gregory Ben Johnson, CEO 1055 St. Charles Ave., Ste 100 New Orleans, LA 70130 email: [email protected]

Guidant Foundation
  Description:   The foundation supports organizations involved with arts and culture, education, health, cardiovascular patient education and advocacy, and human services.
  Types of Programs:   Arts; Education; Health care; Heart & circulatory diseases; Higher education; Human services.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving on a national basis, with emphasis on areas of company operations. No support for political organizations. No grants to individuals, or for surgery, medical equipment, hospitalization costs, travel expenses, honorariums, construction, debt reductio
  Kind of Organization:   Corporate Foundation
  Deadlines:   May 30 and Nov. 30
  Contact:   Guidant Foundation 111 Monument Cir., Ste. 2900 Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 Telephone: (317) 971-2272 Contact: Pat Kuhl FAX: (317) 971-2118 E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.guidant.com/foundation/

Gulf Coast Libraries Renewal Fund
  Description:   The fund will help redevelop the many libraries lost or gravely damaged in Hurricane Katrina; it will also support surviving libraries as front line resources for families and adults displaced by the storm. Managed by Americans for Libraries Council, the fund is designed to enable both short and long term redevelopment of the coastal states' library infrastructure. The Gulf Coast Community Foundation is a local partner.
  Types of Programs:   Libraries in LA, MS, AL only
  Eligible Parties:   Grants for redevelopment of libraries damaged in Katrina
  Kind of Organization:   Public Charity
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   27 Union Square West, Ste. 204 New York, NY 10003 (800) 542-1918 contact: Vandra Thorburn [email protected] URL: http://www.lff.org/give/gulfcoastfund.html

H&B; Young Foundation
  Description:   Funding primarily for arts and cultural programs, education, human services, community development, and Protestant churches
  Types of Programs:   Arts; Secondary school/education; Education; Human services; community development; Government/public administration; Protestant agencies and churches
  Eligible Parties:   Giving limited to Morgan City, LA
  Kind of Organization:   Independent; Community organization
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Eugene B. Gardner, Pres. PO Box 889 Morgan City, LA 70381

H.E. Storer Charitable Foundation
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Protestant agencies & churches
  Eligible Parties:   Applications not accepted. Giving primarily in Shreveport, LA. No grants to individuals
  Kind of Organization:   Operating foundation
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   H. E. Storer Charitable Foundation P.O. Box 6761 Shreveport, LA 71106

Harper Family Foundation
  Description:   Giving primarily for education
  Types of Programs:   General Operating support for: Athletics/sports, soccer; Higher education; Human services; Museums
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in New Orleans, LA.
  Kind of Organization:   Independent Foundation
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   650 Poydras St., Ste. 2710 New Orleans, LA 70130

Harral Foundation, The
  Description:   Giving primarily for youth human services, higher education programs and organizations
  Types of Programs:   Boy scouts; Higher education, university; Roman Catholic agencies & churches
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in LA
  Kind of Organization:   Independent Foundation
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   P.O. Box 19437 New Orleans, LA 70179

Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, Inc.
  Description:   To contribute to charitable organizations which will use the distribution to benefit those whose financial resources are less than the financial resources of fifty percent of the members of the relevant community to which such beneficiaries belong.
  Types of Programs:   Aging, centers/services; Economically disadvantaged; Food services; Human services; People with disabilities.
  Eligible Parties:   National. Giving on a national basis. No support for political organizations, colleges, universities, think tanks, or for arts organizations. No grants to individuals, or for deficit financing, annual giving, publications or for scholarships.
  Kind of Organization:   Independent foundation
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, Inc. 7 Park Center Ct. Owings Mills, MD 21117-4200 Contact: For letters of inquiry: Grants Intake Mgr. URL: http://www.hjweinbergfoundation.org

Haynie Family Foundation
  Description:   The foundation primarily supports Roman Catholic agencies and churches and organizations involved with the arts and culture and education
  Types of Programs:   Arts; Arts councils; Education; Federated giving programs; Higher education; Performing arts; Roman Catholic agencies & churches.
  Eligible Parties:   Applications not accepted. Giving primarily in Lafayette, LA. No grants to individuals.
  Kind of Organization:   Independent Foundation
  Deadlines:   NA
  Contact:   108 Waterside Dr. Lafayette, LA 70503

Helis Foundation, The
  Description:   Giving primarily for higher education, health associations, and human services.
  Types of Programs:   Fields of interest: Cancer; Children, services; Federated giving programs; Food banks; Health care; Health organizations; Higher education; Hospitals (general); Hospitals (specialty); Human services; Medical research; Religion.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in New Orleans, LA; funding also in New York, NY. No grants to individuals
  Kind of Organization:   Independent Foundation
  Deadlines:   NA
  Contact:   David Kerstein, V.P. 228 St. Charles Ave., Ste. 912 New Orleans, LA 70130

Henry Luce Foundation, Inc.
  Description:   The foundation interests are the interdisciplinary exploration of higher education; increased understanding between Asia and the United States; the study of religion and theology; scholarship in American art; opportunities for women in science and engineering; and environmental and public policy programs.
  Types of Programs:   Higher education; Religion/theology; Environmental; Public policy programs
  Eligible Parties:   The foundation makes no grants directly to individuals
  Kind of Organization:   National, International
  Deadlines:   June 15, for American Art; 1st Mon. in Dec. for Luce Scholars nominations; all others, no specific deadlines
  Contact:   The Henry Luce Foundation, Inc. 111 West 50th Street, #4601 New York, New York 10020 Telephone: 212-489-7700 Facsimile: 212-581-9541 E-mail: [email protected]

Herbert and Betty Polk Foundation
  Description:   Giving for indigent women, services to the blind, children's services, and health.
  Types of Programs:   Cancer; Cystic fibrosis research; Human services; Voluntarism promotion; Women, centers/services.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in Louisiana
  Kind of Organization:   Independent Foundation
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   The Herbert and Betty Polk Foundation c/o The Argent Trust Co. 15556 Perkins Rd. Baton Rouge, LA 70810 Telephone: (318) 251-4650

Hever Foundation
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Education; Health care; Human services.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in New Orleans
  Kind of Organization:   Independent Foundation
  Deadlines:   NA
  Contact:   /o Thomas B. Lemann 701 Poydras St. , Ste. 5000 New Orleans, LA 70139

Heymann Foundation
  Description:   Giving for higher education, the arts, and community and youth services in the Lafayette, LA, area.
  Types of Programs:   Grants primarily to Lafayette in the past, no further program information
  Eligible Parties:   Grants in Louisiana
  Kind of Organization:   Independent Foundation
  Deadlines:   NA
  Contact:   P.O. Box 51529 Lafayette, LA 70505 contact: Robert Rodgers

Heymann Special Account, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy
  Description:   Giving primarily for education and arts; support for Christian agencies and churches and Jewish agencies and temples
  Types of Programs:   Arts; Christian agencies & churches; Elementary/secondary education; Federated giving programs; Human services; Jewish agencies & temples; Performing arts, orchestra (symphony); YM/YWCAs & YM/YWHAs.
  Eligible Parties:   Grants for Louisiana organizations focusing on faith based
  Kind of Organization:   Independent Foundation
  Deadlines:   NA
  Contact:   1201 Canal St. New Orleans, LA 70112

Heymann-Wolf Foundation
  Description:   Giving primarily for education, the arts, Jewish and other federated giving programs, and social services.
  Types of Programs:   Arts; Elementary school/education; Federated giving programs; Higher education; Hispanics/Latinos; Human services; Jewish federated giving programs; Museums (art); Performing arts, theater; Performing arts, theater (playwriting).
  Eligible Parties:   Applications not accepted. Giving primarily in New Orleans, LA, and New York, NY. No grants to individuals.
  Kind of Organization:   Independent Foundation
  Deadlines:   NA
  Contact:   1201 Canal St. New Orleans, LA 70112

Hibernia Community Development Corporation, Inc.
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Housing and shelter is only information
  Eligible Parties:   Serving Louisiana
  Kind of Organization:   Private Operating Foundation
  Deadlines:   NA
  Contact:   313 Carondelet St. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504)533-5846 Contact: Willie L. Spears

Hibernia Corporation Contributions Program
  Description:   Hibernia makes charitable contributions to nonprofit organizations involved with arts and culture, education, health and human services, community development, and civic affairs. Support is given primarily in areas of company operations.
  Types of Programs:   Hibernia supports programs designed to help build a community, strengthen it economically, and provide benefits for a wide segment of the population; increase civic involvement and pride and help improve government, economic development, and the environme
  Eligible Parties:   Louisiana Programs/Nonprofits
  Kind of Organization:   Corporate Giving Program
  Deadlines:   NA
  Contact:   P.O. Box 61540 New Orleans, LA 70161 (504) 533-5674 Contact: Kathryn Gsell

Hicks Fund, The
  Description:   Christian agencies & churches; Education; Higher education; Human services; Media/communications.
  Types of Programs:   Giving primarily in Shreveport, LA. No grants to individuals
  Eligible Parties:   Shreveport LA organizations
  Kind of Organization:   Independent Foundation
  Deadlines:   NA
  Contact:   c/o AmSouth Bank, Trust Dept. 33 Texas St., SH2069 Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 429-1724 contact: Stephen Boose of AmSouth Bank

Home Depot Foundation
  Description:   Works with nonprofit partners to restore urban and rural forests in order to create natural areas and a better environment for our communities
  Types of Programs:   Natural resources; Environmental; Air Quality
  Eligible Parties:   Non profit organizations
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:  
  Contact:   The Home Depot Foundation 2455 Paces Ferry Road Atlanta, GA 30339 Phone: 770-384-3889 Fax: 770-384-3908 Toll-Free Phone: 1-866-593-7019 Toll-Free Fax: 1-866-593-7027 www.homedepotfoundation.org

Home Depot Foundation
  Description:   The foundation aims to build affordable, efficient, and healthy homes while promoting sustainability by supporting nonprofit organizations with funding and volunteers.
  Types of Programs:   Environment; Housing/shelter. Grants are awarded to high-performing nonprofit organizations with the demonstrated ability to create strong partnerships, impact multiple communities, and leverage grant resources. Preference will be given to grant requests
  Eligible Parties:   Grants to nonprofit organizations. Giving on a national basis and in Canada. No support for projects for political or religious campaigns, conferences, or sports competitions. No grants to individuals, or for capital campaigns, endowments, or equipment.
  Kind of Organization:   Public charity.
  Deadlines:   Apr. 15, July 15, Oct. 15, and Jan. 15 Final notification: June, Sept., Dec., and Mar.
  Contact:   Home Depot Foundation, Inc. 2455 Paces Ferry Rd., N.W. Atlanta, GA 30339 Telephone: (770) 384-3889 Contact: Kelly Caffarelli, Exec. Dir. FAX: (770) 384-3908 E-mail: [email protected] Additional tel.: (866) 593-7019 URL: http://www.homedepotfoundation.org

Howard Heinz Endowment
  Description:   The endowment's mission is to help southwestern Pennsylvania thrive as a whole community--economically, ecologically, educationally, and culturally--while advancing the state of knowledge and practice in the fields in which it works.
  Types of Programs:   Arts and Culture; Children, Youth, and Families; Economic Opportunity; Education; and the Environment
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily directed to southwestern PA, although in certain cases support may be considered on a national or international basis. No grants to individuals.
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   Jan. 15 (for spring board meeting), and Aug. 1 (for fall board meeting)
  Contact:   Howard Heinz Endowment 30 Dominion Twr. 625 Liberty Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3115 Telephone: (412) 281-5777 Contact: Maxwell King, Pres. FAX: (412) 281-5788 E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.heinz.org

Huey and Angelina Wilson Foundation
  Description:   Of particular interest to the foundation are the handicapped, both physical and mental, those afflicted with disease, disadvantaged youth, the hungry and the homeless
  Types of Programs:   Children/youth, services; Education; Health care; Hemophilia; Homeless; Human services; People with disabilities; Protestant agencies & churches; Salvation Army
  Eligible Parties:   Giving limited to the Baton Rouge, LA, area
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   4th Fri. in Feb. and Aug
  Contact:   The Huey and Angelina Wilson Foundation 3636 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd., Ste. 650 Baton Rouge, LA 70816-2298 Telephone: (225) 292-1344 Contact: Gregory J. Cotter, Tr. FAX: (225) 292-1589 E-mail: [email protected]

Hugel Foundation, The
  Description:   Giving for education, health associations, and Catholic organizations
  Types of Programs:   Health organizations; Roman Catholic agencies & churches; Theological school/education
  Eligible Parties:   Giving grants in Louisiana
  Kind of Organization:   Independent Foundation
  Deadlines:   NA
  Contact:   2626 N. Arnault Rd., Ste. 300 Metairie, LA 70002-5942

Huie-Dellmon Trust
  Description:   Giving primarily to Christian and Protestant organizations, as well as to children, youth, and social services, historic preservation, and to a hospital foundation
  Types of Programs:   Children/youth, services; Christian agencies & churches; Historic preservation/historical societies; Hospitals (general); Human services; Libraries/library science; Protestant agencies & churches.
  Eligible Parties:   Annual campaigns, Building/renovation, Capital campaigns, Continuing support, Endowments, Equipment, General/operating support, Matching/challenge support, Professorships, Program development, Research, Scholarship funds
  Kind of Organization:   Independent Foundation
  Deadlines:   NA
  Contact:   P.O. Box 330 Alexandria, LA 71309-0330 Contact: Richard L. Crowell, Jr., Tr.

Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief Fund, The
  Description:   Allows residents and organizations in Iowa the opportunity to positively impact the recovery process.
  Types of Programs:   Disasters, Hurricane Katrina.
  Eligible Parties:   Recovery Related organizations in LA and MS
  Kind of Organization:   Public Charity
  Deadlines:   NA
  Contact:   c/o Greater Des Moines Community Foundation 1915 Grand Ave. Des Moines, IA 50309

Hurricane Katrina Displaced Residents Fund
  Description:   The Hurricane Katrina Displaced Residents Fund benefits those individuals evacuated to Baton Rouge from the hurricane impacted areas in greater New Orleans, who are now unable to return for what maybe an extended period. This fund is supporting those entities and programs that are endeavoring to meet these critical needs, as well as addressing the impact this influx of residents is having on the Baton Rouge community.
  Types of Programs:   Disasters, Hurricane Katrina.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving for the benefit of displaced residents of New Orleans, LA through funding to Baton Rouge service organizations providing assistance. East & West Baton Rouge, East & West Feliciana, Livingston, Ascension, Iberville, Pointe Coupee
  Kind of Organization:   Public charity.
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Hurricane Katrina Displaced Residents Fund c/o Baton Rouge Area Foundation 402 N. 4th St. Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Telephone: (225) 387-6126 URL: http://www.FoundationsForRecovery.org/

Hurricane Katrina Fisherman Relief Fund
  Description:   This fund will assist those members of the fishing community affected by this devastating natural disaster. Responds to the needs of impacted Gulf fishermen by rapidly and fairly providing funds directly to the individuals affected.
  Types of Programs:   Hurricane Katrina is the Gulf fishing community including commercial and for-hire recreational fishermen, fishing ports, seafood processing industries, and other related fishing businesses.
  Eligible Parties:   Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and parts of Florida - Gulf fishing community including commercial and for-hire recreational fishermen, fishing ports, seafood processing industries, and other related fishing businesses.
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Fish for the Future Foundation 3382 Gunston Rd., Alexandria, VA 22302 email: [email protected]

Hurricane Katrina Recovery and Restoration Fund, The
  Description:   The Foundation for the Mid South has established the Hurricane Katrina Recovery and Restoration Fund to benefit those impacted by the disaster and the forthcoming recovery efforts.
  Types of Programs:   Grants to communities
  Eligible Parties:   Contributions made to the Fund will benefit nonprofits in the Louisiana, Mississippi, and the Alabama Gulf Coast, working to rebuild the lives and communities of those affected by the disaster. Parishes are welcome to apply for project specific money
  Kind of Organization:   Public Charity
  Deadlines:   NA
  Contact:   c/o Foundation for the Mid South 134 E. Amite St. Jackson, MS 39201 (888)355-8168 www.fndmidsouth.org/Katrina_Recovery_Fund.htm

Institute of Mental Hygiene of the City of New Orleans
  Description:   IMH's mission is to promote optimal mental health for children and their families in New Orleans.
  Types of Programs:   Early Childhood Mental health grants, child /adolescent mental health grants, early childhood mini-grants, technical assistance
  Eligible Parties:   New Orleans
  Kind of Organization:   Local
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   1055 St. Charles Avenue, Suite 350, New Orleans, LA 70130. Telephone 504-566-1852

International Paper Company Foundation
  Description:   Education is the foundation of our society and of an efficient and effective workforce. Given the vast nature of this subject area, the Foundation has decided to focus on Environmental Education - particularly those programs focused on young children outdoor classrooms, forestry, and air and water quality programs. Literacy - programs that enhance the reading skills of children programs that teach English as a second language Minority Career Development - education programs targeted to women and minorities that emphasize careers in manufacturing, engineering or forestry outreach education programs for college potential minority youth.
  Types of Programs:   The three primary areas of support are education, employee involvement and new critical community needs.
  Eligible Parties:   Foundation primarily addresses existing and emerging educational needs, as well as short-term, critical civic needs within the communities where International Paper has operating facilities. It also supports those organizations where its employees activel
  Kind of Organization:   Corporate Giving Program
  Deadlines:   A non-profit organization with a program in an area that the Foundation supports should submit its proposal to the local International Paper facility. All proposals must be submitted on an International Paper Company Foundation grant application form, PDF
  Contact:   See attachment for 21 Louisiana. http://www.internationalpaper.com/Our%20Company/Philanthropy/index.html or http://www.internationalpaper.com/

Irene W. & C. B. Pennington Foundation
  Description:   Giving primarily for human and youth services, education, and medical research
  Types of Programs:   Secondary school/education; Medical specialty research; Youth development; Human services; youth services
  Eligible Parties:   Giving limited to East Baton Rouge parish
  Kind of Organization:   Independent; Community organization
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Jake Netterville PO Box 1083 Baton Rouge, LA 70821

J. Aron Charitable Foundation, Inc.
  Description:   Giving primarily for hospitals and health associations, cultural programs, social service and youth agencies, Jewish welfare funds, and education, including medical schools.
  Types of Programs:   Arts; Education; Health organizations; Historic preservation/historical societies; Hospitals (general); Human services; Jewish federated giving programs; Medical research; Medical school/education; Museums; Youth, services.
  Eligible Parties:   Contributes only to pre-selected organizations in New Orleans, LA
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   J. Aron Charitable Foundation, Inc., 126 E. 56th St., Ste. 2300, New York, NY 10022, Telephone: (212) 832-3405, Contact: Peter A. Aron, Exec. Dir

J. B. Atkins Foundation
  Description:   Giving primarily for education.
  Types of Programs:   Giving primarily for education.
  Eligible Parties:   Shreveport, LA. No grants to individuals.
  Kind of Organization:   Louisiana
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   333 Texas St., Ste. SH2069, Shreveport, LA 71152-1119, (318) 222-2161, Contact: Edward J. Crawford III, Dir.

J. Clifford Ourso, Sr. Scholarship Fund
  Description:   Scholarships only for students attending Louisiana State University, LA, who are planning to attend LSU College of Business Administration
  Types of Programs:   Business school/education.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving limited to Baton Rouge, LA, Scholarships--to individuals
  Kind of Organization:   Independent foundation
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   J. Clifford Ourso, Sr. Scholarship Fund 365 Canal St., No. 2280 New Orleans, LA 70130 Contact: H. Arnold Wethey, Mgr. Application address: P.O. Box 591, Baton Rouge, LA 70821, tel.: (225) 346-6327

J. Edgar Monroe Foundation
  Description:   Giving primarily for health, education and the arts
  Types of Programs:   Arts; Education; fund raising; Higher education; Hospitals; Human services; Hospices; Christian agencies &churches;
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in LA
  Kind of Organization:   Independent; State organization
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Robert Monroe, Pres. 228 St. Charles Ave. Ste 1402 New Orleans, LA 70130

J. Paul Getty Trust
  Description:   The J. Paul Getty Trust is a private operating foundation dedicated to the visual arts. The Getty Foundation (formerly the Getty Grants Program), the philanthropic arm of the Trust, fosters work of exceptional merit for which resources are otherwise limited. It supports a wide range of projects that promote research in the history of art and related fields, advancement of the understanding of art, and conservation of cultural heritage.
  Types of Programs:   Art history; Arts; Arts, cultural/ethnic awareness; Historic preservation/historical societies; Historical activities; History/archaeology; Minorities; Museums; Visual arts; Visual arts, architecture; Visual arts, art conservation.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving on an international basis. No grants for operating or endowment purposes, start-up, construction or maintenance of buildings, or acquisition of works of art.
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   J. Paul Getty Trust 1200 Getty Ctr. Dr., Ste. 800 Los Angeles, CA 90049-1685 Telephone: (310) 440-7320 Contact: The Getty Foundation FAX: (310) 440-7703 URL: http://www.getty.edu

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
  Description:   To help young people of exceptional promise reach their full potential through education. The Foundation offers several innovative grant programs for organizations that serve high-achieving students with financial need. The Foundation also periodically makes requests for proposals (RFPs) to fund research and other endeavors that can enhance its scholarships and grants programs.
  Types of Programs:   Innovation Funds, Scholarships, Research, Education
  Eligible Parties:   Giving on a national basis.
  Kind of Organization:   National Foundation
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, 44325 Woodridge Parkway, Lansdowne, VA 20176; Fax 703-723-8030; [email protected]

Jackson Charitable Foundation, Alvin M. & Jeanne B.
  Description:   Giving primarily for human services
  Types of Programs:   Agriculture; Federated giving programs; Hospitals (general); Human services; Medical research; Neighborhood centers; Religion
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in Shreveport, LA. No grants to individuals
  Kind of Organization:   Independent Foundation
  Deadlines:   1-May
  Contact:   900 Pierremont Rd., Ste. 100 Shreveport, LA 71106 (318)865-5604 Contact: Nicholas Roppolo

James & Chantal Sheridan Foundation
  Description:   Giving primarily for health care and education
  Types of Programs:   Elementary/secondary Health care; Higher education; Housing/shelter, development; Human services; Nerve, muscle & bone diseases
  Eligible Parties:   Contributes only to pre-selected organizations
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   James & Chantal Sheridan Foundation c/o Goldman Sachs Family Office 1 New York Plz., 40th Fl. New York, NY 10004

James J. Buquet, Jr. Family Foundation
  Description:   Giving primarily for education and human services.
  Types of Programs:   Elementary/secondary education; Federated giving programs; Health care; Higher education; Human services.
  Eligible Parties:   Applications not accepted. Giving primarily in LA, with emphasis on Houma. No grants to individuals.
  Kind of Organization:   Louisiana
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   100 Eagle Rd. Houma, LA 70360-2776

James L. "Jim" Allen, Jr. Memorial Foundation
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Christian agencies & churches; Human services.
  Eligible Parties:   Shreveport, LA.
  Kind of Organization:   Louisiana
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   James L. "Jim" Allen, Jr. Memorial Foundation, 7359 Camelback Dr., Shreveport, LA 71105-5007

Jerome S. Glazer Foundation, Inc
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Arts; Cancer; Children/youth, services; Education; Environment, natural resources; Hospitals (general); Human services; Jewish agencies & temples; Jewish federated giving programs.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in CA, LA, and NY. No grants to individuals.
  Kind of Organization:   Independent Foundation
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   332 Walnut St. New Orleans, LA 70118 (504) 862-6485 Contact Kim Glazer Goldberg

Jess Merkle Foundation
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Secondary school/education; Substance abuse services; Human services; Salvation Army
  Eligible Parties:   Giving on national basis
  Kind of Organization:   Independent; National organization
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   9000 W. Wilderness Way Apt. 65 Shreveport, LA 71106

Joe W. & Dorothy Dorsett Brown Foundation
  Description:   Giving primarily to natural resources conservation and protection, hospitals, food services, human services with special emphasis on services for the homeless.
  Types of Programs:   Natural resources; Hospitals general); Food services; Human services; Homeless; Community development; Education; Environment, Food services; Health care; Homeless; Homeless, Religion.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in Southern LA and the Gulf Coast of MS
  Kind of Organization:   Independent; State organization
  Deadlines:   Between Jan. 1 and Sept. 30
  Contact:   D.P. Spencer, Pres. 1 Galleria Plz., Ste. 2105 Metairie, LA 70001

John A. Hartford Foundation
  Description:   To strengthen the nation's capacity to provide effective and affordable care to its rapidly increasing older population. The foundation addresses the unique health needs of the elderly, including long-term care, the use of medication in chronic health problems, increasing the nation's geriatric research and training capability, and improving the integration of financing and care delivery for comprehensive geriatric services.
  Types of Programs:   Aging; Aging, centers/services; Geriatrics; Health care; Will support Conferences/seminars, Continuing support, Curriculum development, Employee matching gifts, Fellowships, Program development, Program evaluation, Publication, Research.
  Eligible Parties:   Individuals, Colleges & Universities
  Kind of Organization:   Private Family Foundation
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   The John A. Hartford Foundation, Inc. 55 E. 59th St., 16th Fl. New York, NY 10022 Telephone: (212) 832-7788 Contact: Corinne H. Rieder, Exec. Dir. FAX: (212) 593-4913 E-mail: [email protected] www.Jhartfound.org

John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
  Description:   Dedicated to helping groups and individuals foster lasting improvement in the human condition. The Foundation fosters the development of knowledge, nurtures individual creativity, helps strengthen institutions, helps improve public policy, and provides information to the public, primarily through support for public interest media
  Types of Programs:   Affordable Housing, Community Change, Education, Juvenile Justice, Mental Health, Policy Research, Regional Policy, Research Networks, Program-Related Investments
  Eligible Parties:   The first step in learning if grant support from MacArthur is available is to thoroughly review the grantmaking guidelines that are on the Foundation's Web site. At the end of the description of each grantmaking area is a brief item about the availability
  Kind of Organization:   Private, independent grantmaking institution
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation 140 S. Dearborn St., Ste. 1200 Chicago, IL 60603-5285 Telephone: (312) 726-8000 Contact: Richard J. Kaplan, Assoc. V.P., Institutional Research and Dir., Grants Mgmt. FAX: (312) 920-6258 E-mail: [email protected] TDD: (312) 920-6285 URL: http://www.macfound.org

John Deere Corporate Contributions
  Description:   In addition to grants made by the John Deere Foundation, support for a variety of organizations and activities is provided through other corporate gifts and grants from our individual units and subsidiaries around the world.
  Types of Programs:   Arts; Community development; Education; Environment; Health care; Human services. Annual campaigns, Building/renovation, Capital campaigns, Continuing support, Curriculum development, Donated land, Loaned talent, Program development, Research, Scholarship
  Eligible Parties:   Requests are considered only from tax-exempt, nonprofit organizations, located in the United States or its possessions. Organizations serving communities where John Deere units are located should direct initial requests to the general manager of that unit
  Kind of Organization:   Corporate giving program.
  Deadlines:   All grant requests must be made in writing. We accept proposals throughout the year. Requests are considered only from tax-exempt, nonprofit organizations, located in the United States or its possessions.
  Contact:   Louisiana Cameco Industries, Inc. 244 Highway 3266 Thibodaux LA 70301-1602 Louisiana

John Deere Foundation Grants
  Description:   From grade school to college students, the John Deere Foundation is helping educate tomorrow's workforce in areas that will benefit them personally, and the world as a whole. When measuring the strength of a community, health and human services weigh heavily. Gifts in this category help ensure a community's wellbeing by targeting youth organizations, social service, and wellness efforts. Cultural programs and the arts as a way to fuel the creative fire in projects that reflect the virtues of family, society, and cultural heritage.
  Types of Programs:   Contributions primarily support programs in education, health and human services, community development, and arts and culture.
  Eligible Parties:   Requests are considered only from tax-exempt, nonprofit organizations, located in the United States or its possessions. Organizations serving communities where John Deere units are located should direct initial requests to the general manager of that unit
  Kind of Organization:   Corporate giving program.
  Deadlines:   All grant requests must be made in writing. We accept proposals throughout the year. Requests are considered only from tax-exempt, nonprofit organizations, located in the United States or its possessions.
  Contact:   Louisiana Cameco Industries, Inc. 244 Highway 3266 Thibodaux LA 70301-1602 Louisiana

Johnsen Family Foundation, Erik F., The
  Description:   Giving for the improvement of the cultural, religious and physical environment of the greater New Orleans, LA area.
  Types of Programs:   Christian agencies & churches; Elementary/secondary education; Human services; Museums (children's).
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in New Orleans, LA. No grants to individuals
  Kind of Organization:   Independent Foundation
  Deadlines:   NA
  Contact:   650 Poydras St., Ste. 1700 New Orleans, LA 70130-7228, Contact: Erik F. Johnsen, Tr.

Jones Family Foundation, Eugenie and Joseph
  Description:   Primary areas of interest include education, community development, health and human services, and arts and cultural programs.
  Types of Programs:   Arts; Community development; Community development, neighborhood development; Education; Health care; Human services; Museums; Protestant agencies & churches.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in LA, especially in the greater New Orleans area. No grants to individuals, or for land acquisition, special projects, research, publications, conferences, start-up or emergency funds, or deficit financing; no loans
  Kind of Organization:   Independent Foundation
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   835 Union St., Ste. 333 New Orleans, LA 70112 (504)581-1545 Contact: Eugenie Jones Huger, Pres., Elaine F. Jones, V.P.

JPMorgan Chase Foundation
  Description:   The foundation supports organizations involved with arts and culture, education, employment, housing, parks, children, financial literacy, community development, public policy, and civic affairs.
  Types of Programs:   Arts; Children, services; Community development; Economic development; Education; Elementary/secondary education; Employment; Employment, training; Housing/shelter; Human services, financial counseling; Museums; Public affairs; Public policy, research; Re
  Eligible Parties:   Nonprofits must be located or serve communities where JPMorgan have a strong employee presence.
  Kind of Organization:   National Foundation
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   The JPMorgan Chase Foundation (formerly The Chase Manhattan Foundation) 270 Park Ave. New York, NY 10017 Telephone: (212) 270-6000 E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.jpmorganchase.com/grants

Juliet E. Hardtner Fund
  Description:   Funding for a state university foundation, for education including support for a school for the terminally ill children and an Episcopal church
  Types of Programs:   Elementary/secondary education; Higher education; Federated giving programs; Protestant agencies & churches
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in Lake Charles, La
  Kind of Organization:   Independent; Community organization
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   Juliet E. Hardtner Fund P.O. Box 1447 Lake Charles, LA 70602

Kabacoff Family Foundation, Lester E.
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Arts; Crime/law enforcement, police agencies; Higher education; Historic preservation/historical societies; Human services; Reproductive health, family planning.
  Eligible Parties:   Grants given for medical research in LA. States interest in police agencies and historic preservation
  Kind of Organization:   Independent Foundation
  Deadlines:   NA
  Contact:   2 Poydras St., 3rd Fl. New Orleans, LA 70140

Kansas City Southern
  Description:   Kansas City Southern's Charitable Fund supports charitable organizations and events benefiting communities and the citizens of our service area. Contributions can only be made to 501 (c) (3) organizations, as recognized by the Internal Revenue Service and are limited by the funds available in the KCS Charitable Fund at any given time.
  Types of Programs:   Requests for funding will not be considered from: Individuals, or organizations established to help specific individuals; Religious, fraternal or social organizations; or Organizations whose activities are focused outside Kansas City Southern's territory
  Eligible Parties:   Support charitable organizations in the communities we serve throughout our rail system which includes Louisiana. 501 (c) (3) organizations, as recognized by the Internal Revenue Service
  Kind of Organization:   Corporate Giving Program
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Requests should be sent to: Doniele Kane Director Corporate Communications & Community Affairs Kansas City Southern PO BOX 219335 Kansas City, MO 64121-9335 [email protected] or http://www.kcsi.com/employee/emp_giving.html

Kaplan Fund (J.M)
  Description:   Supports nonprofit organizations that focus on the environment, historic preservation, and human migrations
  Types of Programs:   Environment; Historic preservation; Human migration
  Eligible Parties:   Non profit organizations
  Kind of Organization:   Worldwide Organization
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Angela Carabine, Grants Manager J.M. Kaplan Fund 261 Madison Ave., 19th Floor New York, NY 10016 www.jmkfund.org

Karl C. Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund
  Description:   Provide scholarship awards to graduates of Elizabeth High School in Elizabeth, Louisiana
  Types of Programs:   Education; Scholarships
  Eligible Parties:   Giving limited to residents of Elizabeth, LA; Recipient by faculty vote. Application form not required
  Kind of Organization:   Independent; Community
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   Karl C. Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund c/o Hibernia National Bank P.O. Box 61540 New Orleans, LA 70161 Application address: c/o Mike Stainback, P.O. Box 580, Elizabeth, LA 70638, tel.: (318) 634-5341

Keller Family Foundation
  Description:   Giving for higher education; support also for cultural programs including music, community development, media and communications, and building funds for educational institutions.
  Types of Programs:   Arts; Community development; Education; Federated giving programs; Higher education; Human services.
  Eligible Parties:   Capital campaigns, General/operating support. Giving primarily in New Orleans, LA. No grants to individuals
  Kind of Organization:   Independent Foundation
  Deadlines:   NA
  Contact:   P.O. Box 13625 New Orleans, LA 70185 (504) 861-3391 Contact Mary Keller Zervigon, Pres.

Kemper and Leila Williams Foundation
  Description:   The foundation is dedicated to the Historic New Orleans Collection, a museum, historic home and research library
  Types of Programs:   Crime/violence prevention; Historic preservation/historical societies; Museums; Recreation, parks/playgrounds. `
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in Franklin, LA
  Kind of Organization:   Operating foundation
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Kemper and Leila Williams Foundation 521 Tchoupitoulas St. New Orleans, LA 70130 Contact: Fred M. Smith, Mgr.

Kendall Vick Public Law Foundation
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Higher education, university; Law school/education
  Eligible Parties:   Contributes only to a pre-selected organization; Giving primarily to Louisiana
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Kendall Vick Public Law Foundation 1100 Poydras St., Ste. 2200 New Orleans, LA 70163-2200

Kirschman Foundation for Health and Education
  Description:   Giving primarily for education and human services
  Types of Programs:   American Red Cross; Community development; Education; Federated giving programs; Health care; Health organizations; Historic preservation/historical societies; Jewish federated giving programs; Religion; Youth development.
  Eligible Parties:   General/operating support. Limitations: Applications not accepted. Giving primarily in New Orleans, LA. No grants to individuals.
  Kind of Organization:   Independent Foundation
  Deadlines:   NA
  Contact:   P.O. Box 26427New Orleans, LA 70186

Klutts Family Foundation, Inc.
  Description:   Small foundation giving to education programs and health care
  Types of Programs:   Elementary/secondary education; Health care; Higher education
  Eligible Parties:   General/operating support, Grants to individuals
  Kind of Organization:   Independent Foundation
  Deadlines:   NA
  Contact:   328 W. Martial Ave. Lafayette, LA 70508 contact: Joe R. Klutts

Kodak American Greenways Awards Program
  Description:   The Kodak American Greenways Awards Program, a partnership project of the Eastman Kodak Company, The Conservation Fund, and the National Geographic Society, provides small grants to stimulate the planning and design of greenways in communities throughout America.
  Types of Programs:   Grants may be used for activities such as: mapping, ecological assessments, surveying, conferences, and design activities; developing brochures, interpretative displays, audio-visual productions or public opinion surveys; hiring consultants, incorporating
  Eligible Parties:   Awards will primarily go to local, regional, or statewide nonprofit organizations. Although public agencies may also apply, community organizations will receive preference. Grants MAY NOT be used for academic research, general institutional support, lobby
  Kind of Organization:  
  Deadlines:   Applications may be submitted from March 1 through June 1 of each calendar year. Applications are DUE on June 1.Grant notifications will be made in late August.
  Contact:   Applications are only accepted ONLINE. http://www.conservationfund.org/forms/kodakform04.html.

Kresge Foundation
  Description:   The foundation seeks to strengthen nonprofit organizations by catalyzing their growth, connecting them to their stake holders, and challenging greater support through grants. The foundation believes that strong, sustainable, high capacity organizations are positioned to achieve their missions and strengthen communities. Grants are awarded to nonprofit organizations operating in the fields of
  Types of Programs:   Arts; Environment; Health care; Higher education; Human services; Humanities; Public affairs; Science.
  Eligible Parties:   National. No support for religious organizations, community colleges, private foundations, or elementary or secondary schools (unless they predominantly serve individuals with physical and/or developmental disabilities).
  Kind of Organization:   Independent, Private Foundation
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   The Kresge Foundation 3215 West Big Beaver Rd. Troy, Michigan 48084 Tel. (248)643-9630 Fax (248)643-0588

La Nasa-Greco Foundation
  Description:   Support primarily for higher education contributions also for the arts and health
  Types of Programs:   Media/communications; Opera; Arts; Higher education; Health care
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primary in New Orleans, LA
  Kind of Organization:   Independent; Community organization
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   3201 Ridgelake Dr. PO Box 8270 Metairie, LA 70011

Lake Charles American Press Foundation
  Description:   Giving primarily for youth services
  Types of Programs:   Arts; Big Brothers/Big Sisters; Boy scouts; Children/youth, services; Federated giving programs; Human services; Protestant agencies & churches.
  Eligible Parties:   Applications not accepted. Giving primarily in Lake Charles, LA. No grants to individuals
  Kind of Organization:   Independent Foundation
  Deadlines:   NA
  Contact:   P.O. Box 2893 Lake Charles, LA 70602

Latter Educational and Charitable Foundation, Milton H.
  Description:   Giving for medical centers and the arts; some support also for health services, community funds, Jewish organizations, and higher education
  Types of Programs:   Health care; Human services; Museums (art); Performing arts, opera
  Eligible Parties:   Applications not accepted. Giving primarily in New Orleans, LA; No grants to individuals.
  Kind of Organization:   Independent Foundation
  Deadlines:   NA
  Contact:   1010 Common St., Ste. 1850 New Orleans, LA 70112

Lawrence Foundation
  Description:   Private family foundation Focused on making grants to support environmental, education, health, human services and other causes.
  Types of Programs:   Grants for Environmental, Education, Health, Human Services projects
  Eligible Parties:   501c3 nonprofits and collaborations
  Kind of Organization:   National foundation
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   www.thelawrencefoundation.org

Lenora L. Allen - Marie Herring Memorial Trust
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Cemeteries/burial services
  Eligible Parties:   Caddo and De Soto parishes
  Kind of Organization:   Louisiana
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   P.O. Box 1308, Milwaukee, WI 53201, Contact: Tim Quinn, Trust Off., Bank One Trust Co., N.A. Application address: P.O. Box 21116, Shreveport, LA 71154-0001

Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation, Inc.
  Description:   The foundation offers grants to institutions for scholarships for the education of poor Christian girls.
  Types of Programs:   Aging; Aging, centers/services; Christian agencies & churches; Health sciences school/education; Higher education; Medical school/education; Nursing care; Nursing home/convalescent facility; Nursing school/education; Women; Women, centers/services
  Eligible Parties:   Giving limited to AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, and VA. No grants to individuals, or for building or endowment funds, or matching gifts; no loans
  Kind of Organization:   Public charity
  Deadlines:   Sept. 1
  Contact:   Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation, Inc. 50 Hurt Plz., Ste. 1200 Atlanta, GA 30303 Telephone: (404) 522-6755 Contact: Charles H. McTier, Pres. FAX: (404) 522-7026 E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.lpwhitehead.org

Levy Rosenblum Family Foundation
  Description:   Giving primarily to Jewish organizations, higher and other education, and social services.
  Types of Programs:   Arts; Civil rights; Community development; Education; Family services; Federated giving programs; Higher education; Human services; Jewish agencies & temples; Museums (history).
  Eligible Parties:   Applications not accepted. Giving primarily in New Orleans, LA. No grants to individuals
  Kind of Organization:   Independent Foundation
  Deadlines:   NA
  Contact:   2424 Edenborn Ave., Ste. 108 Metairie, LA 70001

Libby-Dufour Fund
  Description:   Giving primarily for Christian organizations, churches, and schools
  Types of Programs:   Christian agencies & churches; Education; Hospitals (general); Human services.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving limited to the New Orleans, LA, area. No grants to individuals, or for endowment funds or operating budgets.
  Kind of Organization:   Independent Foundation
  Deadlines:   NA
  Contact:   c\o Whitney National Bank 228 Saint Charles Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 Contact: M. Cleland Powell III

Lindbergh Foundation
  Description:   The foundation aims to further Charles A. and Anne Morrow Lindbergh's vision of improving the quality of life through balance between nature and technology, and to honor the Lindbergh legacy. Giving is primarily for research and educational projects.
  Types of Programs:   Agriculture; aviation/aerospace; conservation of natural resources; Education; Waste minimization and management
  Eligible Parties:   Grants to individuals, Research. Giving on an international basis. No grants for tuition, fellowships, or scholarships Grants are made to individuals as well as educational and publication programs
  Kind of Organization:   National Organization
  Deadlines:   2nd Tues. of June
  Contact:   The Charles A. and Anne Morrow Lindbergh Foundation 2150 Third Avenue North, Suite 310 Anoka, MN 55303-2200 Phone: 763-576-1596 Fax: 763-576-1664 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.lindberghfoundation.org

Live Oak Foundation
  Description:   Giving primarily for nursing school education, the environment, and federated giving programs
  Types of Programs:   Nursing school/education; Environment; Federated giving programs; Protestant agencies and churches; Cemeteries/burial services
  Eligible Parties:   Giving on an international basis
  Kind of Organization:   Independent; International organization
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Charles r. Godchaux, Pres. PO Box 269 Abbeville, LA 70511

Local Initiative Funding Partners (LIFP)
  Description:   Local Initiative Funding Partners (LIFP) is an 18-year-old national program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) that provides matching grants to support innovative community-based projects aimed at improving the health and health care of underserved and vulnerable populations Through the Local Initiative Funding Partners (LIFP) program, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) collaborates with local grantmakers to improve health outcomes for the most vulnerable among us. Grantmakers propose a funding partnership by nominating community initiatives that offer creative solutions to critical health or health care problems. offer new ideas and approaches for addressing health and health care problems that intersect with social factors — poverty, race, education and housing — and affect society's most vulnerable people.
  Types of Programs:   Through an annual competitive process, the program selects approximately 15 local projects a year for grants that can range up to $500,000 paid out over three or four years.The local communities identify a pressing local health need of vulnerable populati
  Eligible Parties:   To be considered for LIFP funding, projects must be new, innovative and community based. Significant program expansions—such as a major expansion into new regions or to new populations—also are acceptable. Please note that LIFP matching grants may not be
  Kind of Organization:   National Foundation
  Deadlines:   Timetable May 15 and June 7, 2006 Optional conference calls for applicants interested in submitting brief proposals. Details and information will be posted on the program Web site: www.lifp.org. June 2006 Stage I applications will be accepted throughou
  Contact:   http://www.lifp.org/

Lorio Foundation
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Animal welfare; Athletics/sports, football; Community development; Crime/law enforcement, correctional facilities; Crime/law enforcement, police agencies; Higher education, university; Housing/shelter; Protestant agencies & churches; Recreation, parks/pla
  Eligible Parties:   Giving limited to Thibodaux, LA
  Kind of Organization:   Community Fund
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   Lorio Foundation P.O. Box 895 Thibodaux, LA 70302 Telephone: (985) 449-0380

Louis Wellan Community Fund
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Arts; Human services; Religion
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in LA. No grants to individuals
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   Louis Wellan Community Fund 338 Sparrow Ln. Colfax, LA 71417 Telephone: (318) 445-6006 Contact: Myron D. Wellan, Chair.

Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation
  Description:   Its primary mission is to support the development and enhancement of the unique cultural industries of Louisiana.
  Types of Programs:   Individual Artists, Cultural Economy Small Businesses, Galleries, Museums, Collectives, and Nonprofit Cultural Organizations
  Eligible Parties:   Individuals and nonprofits -LA
  Kind of Organization:   State
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   The Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation Post Office Box 44202 Baton Rouge, LA 70804 225-342-8196.

Louisiana Dept Wildlife & Fisheries Relief Fund
  Description:   Purpose to donate to LDWF displaced employees/families
  Types of Programs:   Housing, Clothing and other items lost due to the hurricane
  Eligible Parties:   LDWF displaced employees
  Kind of Organization:   Regional
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   LA Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation Attn: John Campbell, P. O Box 2471, Baton Rouge, LA 70812

Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation
  Description:   Meeting the short term emergency hurricane relief needs of Louisiana citizens
  Types of Programs:   Disaster relief
  Eligible Parties:   Louisiana nonprofit, Federal 501(c) 3 tax exempt organizations targeting direct service needs associated with the devastating impact of hurricanes Katrina and Rita on Louisiana families.
  Kind of Organization:   State organization
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation 525 Florida Street, 2nd Floor Baton Rouge, LA 70801 Fax: (225) 378-7041

Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities
  Description:   The endowment was founded to foster a deeper understanding and fuller appreciation of the humanities throughout Louisiana by providing grants to humanities programs. The endowment seeks to provide and broaden access to and appreciation for history, literature, philosophy, language, and culture to all the people of Louisiana.
  Types of Programs:   Humanities.
  Eligible Parties:   Grants to individuals, Program development, Publication, Research
  Kind of Organization:   Independent Foundation
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   LA Humanities Ctr. Turners' Hall 938 Lafayette St., Ste. 300 New Orleans, LA 70113 (504) 523-4352 Contact: Michael Sartisky, Pres. and Exec. Dir. E-mail: [email protected]

Louisiana Open, Inc., The
  Description:   The organization provides financial support to charitable organizations in the Acadiana, LA, area, with a focus on education and recreation.
  Types of Programs:   Education; Recreation.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving limited to the Acadiana, LA, area.
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   The Louisiana Open, Inc. P.O. Box 53147 Lafayette, LA 70505-3147 Telephone: (337) 232-1000 Contact: Herbert Schilling, Pres.

Louisiana Outside Counsel Health & Ethics Foundation
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Crime/law enforcement; Higher education; Human services; Legal services.
  Eligible Parties:   Applications not accepted. Giving in LA, primarily in Baton Rouge and New Orleans. No grants to individuals.
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Louisiana Outside Counsel Health & Ethics Foundation 1419 Ryan St. Lake Charles, LA 70601

Louisiana Recovery Authority (LRA)
  Description:   Will provide external resources and support for the Louisiana Recovery Authority's efforts to implement its vision and mandate.
  Types of Programs:   Policy research, issue analysis, planning support, leadership development, policy development, community planning
  Eligible Parties:   Louisiana Recovery Authority
  Kind of Organization:   Community Fund
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Louisiana Recovery Authority. 525 Florida Street. 2nd Floor. Baton Rouge, LA 70801-1732. 225.382.5502 voice. 225.338.5364 fax

Louisiana-Mississippi-West Tennessee District Foundation, Inc.
  Description:   Provides scholarships and leadership training only to Key Club and Circle K Club members.
  Types of Programs:   Community development, neighborhood development; Telecommunications.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving limited to LA, MS, and western TN.
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   Louisiana-Mississippi-West Tennessee District Foundation, Inc. c/o Key Club Convention and Circle K. Convention Registration Comm. P.O. Box 14026 Baton Rouge, LA 70898-4026

Lovejoy Charitable Foundation, Inc., Walter R. and Susan P., The
  Description:   Supports American Red Cross; Higher education.
  Types of Programs:   American Red Cross; Higher education.
  Eligible Parties:   Applications not accepted. Giving primarily in LA and NJ. No grants to individuals.
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   The Walter R. and Susan P. Lovejoy Charitable Foundation, Inc. c/o Lovejoy Family Office 2015 Spring Rd., Ste. 235 Oak Brook, IL 60523

Lumina Foundation for Education, Inc.
  Description:   Giving primarily to support and expand access to postsecondary education in the United States, particularly for students of low income or other underrepresented groups. The three main themes focused on are: access, success, and adult learners.
  Types of Programs:   Economically disadvantaged; Higher education.
  Eligible Parties:   National. No support for K-12 education reform, discipline-specific schools of study and training or religious activities. No grants to individuals , or for scholarships, fundraisers, corporate sponsorships, meetings and conferences , capital campaigns, o
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   Lumina Foundation for Education, Inc. P.O. Box 1806 Indianapolis, Indiana 46206-1806 Telephone: (317) 951-5300 Contact: Prog. Office FAX: (317) 951-5063 URL: http://www.luminafoundation.org

Lupin Foundation, The
  Description:   Giving primarily to Jewish agencies and temples; also support for health associations, education, and the arts.
  Types of Programs:   Arts; Cancer, leukemia research; Education; Health organizations; Higher education; Hospitals (general); Human services; Jewish agencies & temples; Jewish federated giving programs; Medical research; Museums; People with disabilities.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in LA. No grants to individuals; no loans. Publications: Application guidelines.
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   The Lupin Foundation (formerly Physicians New Orleans Foundation) 234 Metairie Rd. Metairie, LA 70005 Telephone: (504) 849-0518

Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc.
  Description:   Support for projects that cultivate a renewed, healthier, and more vigorous sense of citizenship, at home and abroad. Projects will reflect the assumption that free men and women are genuinely self-governing, personally responsible citizens, able to run their daily affairs without the intrusive therapies of the bureaucratic, social service state.
  Types of Programs:   Arts; Economics; Education; Higher education; History/archaeology; Humanities; International affairs; International affairs, foreign policy; Political science; Public affairs; Public affairs, citizen participation; Public policy, research; Youth developme
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in Milwaukee, WI; giving also on a national and international basis. No support for strictly denominational projects. No grants to individuals, or for endowment funds.
  Kind of Organization:   Independent foundation.
  Deadlines:   Mar. 1, July 1, Sept. 1, and Dec. 1
  Contact:   The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc. 1241 N. Franklin Pl. Milwaukee, WI 53202-2901 Telephone: (414) 291-9915 Contact: Daniel P. Schmidt, V.P., Progs. FAX: (414) 291-9991 URL: http://www.bradleyfdn.org

Lynn Favrot Nolan Family Fund
  Description:   A religious, educational, charitable, scientific or literary organization.
  Types of Programs:   Arts; Christian agencies & churches; Education.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in New Orleans, LA, and NY, with some emphasis on New York City. No grants to individuals.
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Lynn Favrot Nolan Family Fund 2363 Clove Rd. Lagrangeville, NY 12540-6504 Telephone: (845) 724-3238 Contact: Lynn Favrot Nolan, Chair.

M.A.D. Foundation, The
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Arts; Health care.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in New Orleans, LA. Application information: Initial approach: Letter
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   The M.A.D. Foundation 335 Julia St. New Orleans, LA 70130 Contact: Arthur Q. Davis, Pres.

MacArthur Foundation
  Description:   Dedicated to helping groups and individuals foster lasting improvement in the human condition
  Types of Programs:   Community development, neighborhood development; Crime/violence prevention, youth; Education; Environment, natural resources; Higher education; International affairs, foreign policy; International human rights; International peace/security; Media, film/vi
  Eligible Parties:   Giving on a national and international basis, with emphasis on Chicago, IL. No support for religious programs, political activities or campaigns. No grants for capital or endowment funds, equipment purchases, plant construction, conferences, publications,
  Kind of Organization:   Private, independent grantmaking institution
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation 140 S. Dearborn St., Ste. 1200 Chicago, IL 60603-5285 Telephone: (312) 726-8000 Contact: Richard J. Kaplan, Assoc. V.P., Institutional Research and Dir., Grants Mgmt. FAX: (312) 920-6258 E-mail: [email protected] TDD: (312) 920-6285 URL: http://www.macfound.org

Magale Foundation, Inc., The
  Description:   Grants for higher education, social services, and the performing arts
  Types of Programs:   Children/youth, services; Education; Federated giving programs; Health organizations; Higher education; Hospitals (general); Human services; Performing arts; Roman Catholic agencies & churches; Scholarships/financial aid.
  Eligible Parties:   Arkansas; Louisiana; Texas. Limitations: Giving primarily in southern AR, northern LA, and TX.
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   1-Apr
  Contact:   The Magale Foundation, Inc. 920 Pierremont Rd., Ste. 210 Shreveport, LA 71106-2037 Application address: c/o Polly Fisher, 400 Texas St., 7th Fl., Shreveport, LA 71101, tel.: (318) 226-2212

Maher Foundation, Morris G. and Paula L.
  Description:   Giving primarily for the arts.
  Types of Programs:   Human services; Museums (art); Performing arts.
  Eligible Parties:   Applications not accepted. Giving limited to LA, with emphasis on New Orleans. No grants to individuals.
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   Morris G. and Paula L. Maher Foundation 1 Canal Pl., Ste. 1600 New Orleans, LA 70130-1175

Manhardt Foundation, Inc., James & Laurie
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Christian agencies & churches; Education; Protestant agencies & churches.
  Eligible Parties:   Applications not accepted. Giving on a national basis, with emphasis on FL, LA, MI, NJ, and OH. No grants to individuals
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   James & Laurie Manhardt Foundation, Inc. 400 Monmouth Ave. Spring Lake, NJ 07762

Margaret Ann Williams Foundation, Inc.
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Eye diseases; People with disabilities
  Eligible Parties:   Contributes only to a pre-selected organization; Giving limited to New Orleans, La
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Margaret Ann Williams Foundation, Inc. 111 Veterans Blvd., Rm. 1520 Metairie, LA 70005

Maria DeRenville-Franicevic Foundation
  Description:   Giving primarily to religious groups diagnostic and treatment programs for chronic and debilitating diseases such as cancers, AIDS, and Alzheimer's, and to local, regional, and national educational, social and cultural institutions
  Types of Programs:   Arts; Secondary school. education; Health organizations; Medical research; Human services; Religion
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in LA
  Kind of Organization:   Independent; State organization
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Charles, C. Mary, Jr., Pres. 1201 S. Clearview Pkwy., No. 100 Jefferson, LA 70121

Marin Community Foundation
  Description:   Established to help improve the human condition, embrace diversity, promote a humane and democratic society, and enhance the community's quality of life, now and for future generations. The foundation supports a broad array of programs, projects, and services, including fund development and management for individuals and organizations who place their philanthropic funds in its care.
  Types of Programs:   Grants are made in the areas of: Human Needs, Community Development, Education and Training, Religion, Environment, and Arts. Interest areas: Adult education--literacy, basic skills & GED; Aging; AIDS; Arts; Community development; Education; Employment; E
  Eligible Parties:   Giving on a national and international basis with emphasis on the San Francisco Bay Area. No grants to individuals (except for scholarships), or for planning initiatives, or capital projects (except those meeting criteria specified in the funding guidelin
  Kind of Organization:   Community foundation
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   Marin Community Foundation 5 Hamilton Landing, Ste. 200 Novato, CA 94949 Telephone: (415) 464-2500 Contact: Fred Silverman, V.P., Mktg. and Comms. FAX: (415) 464-2555 E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.marincf.org

Mark Morton Memorial Fund
  Description:   Grants to individuals are limited to those who have been verifiable employees of the Morton Salt Co. before June 30, 1971, to assist with hospital, medical, and surgical expenses, as well as assistance to the aged, blind, or disabled. Organizational support focuses on the environment and human services, with emphasis on women and domestic violence.
  Types of Programs:   Crime/violence prevention, domestic violence; Environment, natural resources; Human services; Women.
  Eligible Parties:   Residents of LA and TX.
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Mark Morton Memorial Fund 123 N. Wacker Dr. Chicago, IL 60606-1743

Mary Freeman Wisdom Foundation
  Description:   Giving for arts groups; support also for education, conservation, and social and legal services.
  Types of Programs:   Arts; Education; Elementary/secondary education; Environment; Environment, natural resources; Higher education; Human services; Reproductive health, family planning
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in New Orleans, LA. No grants to individuals
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   N/a
  Contact:   Mary Freeman Wisdom Foundation P.O. Box 13647 New Orleans, LA 70185-3467 Contact: Matthew M. Wisdom, Pres.

Matherne Family Foundation, Lee, The
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Animals/wildlife, sanctuaries; Education; Human services; Medical research; Protestant agencies & churches; Roman Catholic agencies & churches.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in LA.
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   The Lee Matherne Family Foundation 615 N. Landry Dr. New Iberia, LA 70562-1410 Telephone: (337) 369-1000

Mauboules Charitable Trust, Florence
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Christian agencies & churches; Elementary/secondary education; Higher education; Human services.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in LA.
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   Florence Mauboules Charitable Trust P.O. Drawer 449 Crowley, LA 70527-0449 Telephone: (337) 783-7142

Maurice & Dorothy Tatum Foundation
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Foundations (community); Higher education; Religious federated giving programs; Salvation Army
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in Shreveport, LA; Contributes only to pre-selected organizations
  Kind of Organization:   Independent; Community
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Maurice and Dorothy Tatum Foundation 920 Pierremont Rd., Ste. 400 Shreveport, LA 71106-2037

May Department Stores Company Foundation, Inc.
  Description:   The foundation supports organizations involved with arts and culture, education, health, human services, and civic affairs.
  Types of Programs:   Arts; Education; Health care; Human services; Public affairs. United Way; Health and Welfare; Education; Culture and arts; Civic causes
  Eligible Parties:   Giving on a national basis in areas of company operations; giving also to national organizations. No grants to individuals.
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   The May Department Stores Company Foundation, Inc. (formerly The May Stores Foundation, Inc.) 611 Olive St. St. Louis, MO 63101 Telephone: (314) 342-6299 Contact: Deidre Burke, Coord. FAX: (314) 342-4461 E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www2.mayco.com/common/com_index.jsp

Mayer-Katz Foundation
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Education; Human services; Jewish agencies & temples; Media, television; Religion; YM/YWCAs & YM/YWHAs
  Eligible Parties:   Applications not accepted. Giving primarily in New Orleans, LA. No grants to individuals.
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   Mayer-Katz Foundation 1669 Robert St. New Orleans, LA 70115-4974

Mazda Foundation (USA), Inc., The
  Description:   The foundation primarily supports organizations involved with education, the environment, health, and children and youth services.
  Types of Programs:   Children/youth, services; Civil rights, race/intergroup relations; Education, Environment; Natural Resources; Environmental education; Health organizations; Medical research; Scholarships/financial aid. Support: Curriculum development, Exchange programs,
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily to national organizations in CA, Washington, DC, LA, NH, NC, and TX. No support for religious or political organizations. No grants to individuals, or for fundraising dinners or events or capital building, endowments, or debt reduction dr
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   Between May 1 and July 1
  Contact:   The Mazda Foundation (USA), Inc. 1025 Connecticut Ave. N.W., Ste. 910 Washington, DC 20036 FAX: (202) 223-6490 URL: http://www.mazdafoundation.org/

McDermott Incorporated Corporate Giving Program
  Description:   McDermott makes charitable contributions to nonprofit organizations involved with arts and culture, education, the environment, human services, and civic affairs.
  Types of Programs:   Arts; Education; Environment; Human services; Public affairs.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in areas of company operations, with emphasis on Morgan City and New Orleans, LA, ...No support for political or religious organizations, secondary schools, or United Way-supported organizations. No grants for advertising.
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   McDermott Incorporated Corporate Giving Program 1450 Poydras St. New Orleans, LA 70112 Contact: Louis J. Sannino, Exec. V.P., Human Resources

McGlinchey Stafford Foundation
  Description:   The foundation supports organizations involved with arts and culture, education, health, legal services, human services, children and youth services, and religion.
  Types of Programs:   Arts; Children/youth, services; Education; Federated giving programs; Health organizations; Higher education; Human services; Legal services; Religion; Youth development, centers/clubs.
  Eligible Parties:   Applications not accepted. Giving primarily in New Orleans, LA. No grants to individuals. Contributes only to pre-selected organizations.
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   McGlinchey Stafford Foundation (formerly McGlinchey Stafford Lang Foundation) c/o Kenneth A. Weiss 643 Magazine St. New Orleans, LA 70130-3405

McIlhenny Family Foundation, Gustaf Westfeldt
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Education; Federated giving programs; Higher education, university; Hospitals (general); Protestant agencies & churches
  Eligible Parties:   Applications not accepted. Giving primarily in LA. No grants to individuals. Contributes only to pre-selected organizations.
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   Gustaf Westfeldt McIlhenny Family Foundation c/o Edwin R. Rodriguez, Jr. 39 Farnham Pl. Metairie, LA 70005-4007

McKenzie Foundation
  Description:   Giving for education, health, human services, and cultural and environmental concerns.
  Types of Programs:   Early childhood development; Education, Environment; Arts; Culture
  Eligible Parties:   Applications not accepted. Giving on a national basis. No grants to individuals, or for endowments, scholarships, fellowships, capital construction, fundraisers or deficit financing.
  Kind of Organization:   National Organization
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   The McKenzie Foundation 114 John Street Greenwich, CT 06831 203.869-8474 203.861.7526 FAX

McMains Foundation
  Description:   Giving for education, human services, art and culture, medical and health issues.
  Types of Programs:   Higher education; Health organizations, Medical research; Human services
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in Baton Rouge, LA
  Kind of Organization:   Independent, Community organization
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Andrew T. McMains, Tr. 304 Laurel St. Baton Rouge, LA 70801

Medtronic Foundation
  Description:   Improving the health of people and communities throughout the world; We focus our giving in areas where we can make unique and positive contributions: health, education and community.
  Types of Programs:   Human services; Health; Arts; Civic; Culture
  Eligible Parties:   All recipient organizations must be classified as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
  Kind of Organization:   International
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   The Medtronic Foundation 710 Medtronic Pkwy. Minneapolis, MN 55432-5604 Telephone: (763) 505-2639 Contact: Deb Anderson, Grants Admin. FAX: (763) 505-2648 URL: http://www.medtronic.com/foundation

Meraux Charitable Foundation, Inc., Arlene & Joseph
  Description:   Emphasis on programs benefiting needy and/or ill children.
  Types of Programs:   Economically disadvantaged; Education; Human services; Residential/custodial care.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in LA. Applicants should submit the following: 1) detailed description of project and amount of funding requested 2) contact person Initial approach: Letter
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   Arlene & Joseph Meraux Charitable Foundation, Inc. P.O. Box 1738 Meraux, LA 70075 Telephone: (504) 277-1552 Contact: Arlene V. Meraux, Pres.

Merrill Lynch & Co. Foundation, Inc.
  Description:   The foundation supports organizations involved with education, career planning, entrepreneurship, youth development, financial literacy, and business. Special emphasis is directed toward programs designed to educate underserved children and youth.
  Types of Programs:   Business/industry; Children, services; Education; Employment, job counseling; Human services, financial counseling; Youth development; Youth development, business; Youth, services.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving to national and international organizations. No support for private foundations, political or lobbying organizations, religious, fraternal, social, or other membership organizations, or United Way-supported organizations (except for emergency relie
  Kind of Organization:   Corporate
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   Merrill Lynch & Co. Foundation, Inc. c/o Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. 100 Union Ave. Cresskill, NJ 07626 Telephone: (201) 871-0350 Contact: Eddy Bayardelle, Dir., Philanthropic Progs. FAX: (212) 236-3821 URL: http://www.ml.com/philanthropy/

MetLife Foundation
  Description:   The foundation supports organizations involved with arts and culture, education, health, substance abuse, crime, employment, nutrition, housing, safety, youth development, human services, community development, civic affairs, disabled people, minorities, women, economically disadvantaged people, and homeless people. Special emphasis is directed toward programs designed to strengthen communities, promote good health, and improve education.
  Types of Programs:   Adult education--literacy, basic skills & GED; AIDS; AIDS research; Alzheimer's disease research; Arts; cultural/ethnic awareness; Children/youth, services; Community development; Crime/law enforcement; Economically disadvantaged; Education; PTA groups; r
  Eligible Parties:   National. No support for private foundations, religious, fraternal, athletic, political, social, or veterans' organizations, hospitals, organizations already receiving support through the United Way, local chapters of national organizations, disease-speci
  Kind of Organization:   Company-sponsored foundation
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   MetLife Foundation (formerly Metropolitan Life Foundation) 27-01 Queens Plz. N. Long Island City, NY 11101 Telephone: (212) 578-6272 Contact: Sibyl C. Jacobson, C.E.O. and Pres. URL: http://www.metlife.org

Meyer Memorial Trust, Louise H., The
  Description:   Support primarily to Washington State University, University of Louisville, Christian Broadcasting, Thurstone County Humane Society, and 7 health associations.
  Types of Programs:   Cancer; Christian agencies & churches; Heart & circulatory diseases; Higher education; Hospitals (general); Religion.
  Eligible Parties:   Applications not accepted. Giving limited to LA, Thurston County, and WA. No grants to individuals. Contributes only to 11 pre-selected organizations.
  Kind of Organization:   Indepdent
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   The Louise H. Meyer Memorial Trust c/o Raymond James Trust Co., W. P.O. Box 1221 Tacoma, WA 98401-1221

Michael and Susan Dell Foundation
  Description:   The foundation's mission is to fund initiatives that seek to foster active minds, healthy bodies and a safe environment where children can thrive. It proactively seeks out opportunities to support or develop programs that address five essential focus areas: children's health, education, safety, youth development and early childhood care.
  Types of Programs:   Children, day care; Children/youth, services; Community development; Crime/violence prevention, abuse prevention; Crime/violence prevention, child abuse; Education; Elementary/secondary education; Elementary/secondary school reform; Health care; Health ca
  Eligible Parties:   Giving on a local, regional, national and international basis. No support for medical research. No grants to individuals, or for fundraisers, sponsorships, or endowments.
  Kind of Organization:   Indepdent
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   The Michael and Susan Dell Foundation P.O. Box 163867 Austin, TX 78716-3867 URL: http://www.msdf.org/

Michael X. & Virginia St. Martin Foundation
  Description:   Scholarship awards to students attending a Louisiana Technical College from the Terrebonne Parish school system
  Types of Programs:   Scholarships/financial aid
  Eligible Parties:   Giving limited to residents of Terrebonne Parish, LA
  Kind of Organization:   Independent; Community
  Deadlines:   School semester
  Contact:   Michael X. & Virginia St. Martin Foundation P.O. Box 2017 Houma, LA 70361

Microsoft Unlimited Potential Grants
  Description:   Microsoft Unlimited Potential (UP) grants provide nonprofit organizations with funding to support technology training programs ranging from learning basic computer skills to using advanced business productivity applications. Donations of cash, software, curriculum, and technical expertise enable individuals to learn about technology and gain the information technology skills needed for employment in the IT field or other industry sectors.
  Types of Programs:   Community-Based Technology Centers (CTCs) where IT skills training is a primary focus.
  Eligible Parties:   If your nonprofit is located within Louisiana or Southern Texas, and you are interested in receiving financial support from Microsoft, please review our program eligibility guidelines first. UP grants are made through Microsoft's U.S. and international su
  Kind of Organization:   Microsoft Giving Program
  Deadlines:   Microsoft accepts funding proposals from eligible organizations through Microsoft subsidiary offices located around the world. Funding decisions are made in March and October of each year.
  Contact:   If your organization meets the eligibility criteria, contact [email protected] for application information. Access info at www.universalservice.org

Miley Family Foundation, Wayne & Nelda
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Arts; Christian agencies & churches; Education
  Eligible Parties:   General/operating support. Limitations: Applications not accepted. Giving primarily in LA. No grants to individuals. Application information: Contributes only to pre-selected organizations.
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   Wayne & Nelda Miley Family Foundation 10299 Airline Hwy. Baton Rouge, LA 70816

Miller II Foundation, Diane & M. O.
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Education; Health care; Protestant agencies & churches.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in New Orleans, LA. No grants to individuals
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   Diane & M. O. Miller II Foundation c/o SunTrust Bank P.O. Box 9206 Metairie, LA 70055-9206 Telephone: (504) 832-7936

Milton J. Womack Foundation
  Description:   Giving primarily for education, and human services; support also for religious organizations and churches
  Types of Programs:   Christian agencies & churches; Higher education; Human services; Religious federated giving programs
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in Baton Rouge, LA
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   Milton J. Womack Foundation c/o Simmons First National Bank P.O. Box 2710 Baton Rouge, LA 70821-2710 Telephone: (225) 924-8050 Contact: Stephen N. Carville, Tr. Application address: P.O. Box 111, Baton Rouge, LA 70821

Minor Foundation for Major Challenges
  Description:   A non-profit foundation that gives financial support to projects aimed at limiting human-created, global climate problems
  Types of Programs:   Environment; Historic preservation; Human migration
  Eligible Parties:   Any project whose objective is to influence public opinion and change attitudes to environmental problems is eligible for support
  Kind of Organization:   International Organization
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   www.minor-foundation.no

Mintz Foundation, Inc., Jean & Saul A.
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Federated giving programs; Health care; Human services.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in LA. Application information: Application form not required.
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   Jean & Saul A. Mintz Foundation, Inc. (formerly Carolyn Rose Strauss Foundation, Inc.) P.O. Box 6058 Monroe, LA 71211-6058 Telephone: (318) 388-2000

Mitchiner-Gittinger Family Foundation
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Professorships, Scholarship funds.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in LA.
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   Mitchiner-Gittinger Family Foundation 650 Poydras St., Ste. 2710 New Orleans, LA 70130 Telephone: (504) 582-2244 Contact: George Voelker, Dir. E-mail: [email protected]

Mobley Charitable Trust, Laurie S. & Helen
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Education
  Eligible Parties:   Applications not accepted. Giving primarily in LA. No grants to individuals. Application information: Contributes only to pre-selected organizations.
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   Laurie S. & Helen Mobley Charitable Trust c/o Helen Mobley P.O. Box 77877 Baton Rouge, LA 70879-7877

Moffett Family Foundation, James R., The
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Cancer; Children/youth, services; Christian agencies & churches; Education; Federated giving programs; Health organizations.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in LA and TX.
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   The James R. Moffett Family Foundation 1615 Poydras St., 23rd Fl. New Orleans, LA 70112-1254 Telephone: (504) 582-1634 Contact: Henry Dauterive

Monroe Foundation, J. Edgar
  Description:   Giving primarily for health, education, and the arts.
  Types of Programs:   Arts; Christian agencies & churches; Education; Higher education; Hospitals (general); Human services; Residential/custodial care, hospices.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in LA. No grants to individuals.
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   J. Edgar Monroe Foundation (1976) 228 St. Charles Ave., Ste. 1402 New Orleans, LA 70130 Contact: Robert J. Monroe, Pres.

Monteleone Family Foundation
  Description:   The foundation supports Jewish agencies and temples and organizations involved with education.
  Types of Programs:   Elementary/secondary education; Federated giving programs; Higher education; Jewish agencies & temples.
  Eligible Parties:   Applications not accepted. Giving primarily in New Orleans, LA, and Houston, TX. No grants to individuals. Contributes only to pre-selected organizations.
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   Monteleone Family Foundation 214 Royal St. New Orleans, LA 70130-2201

Montgomery Foundation, Inc.
  Description:   Human services; Roman Catholic federated giving programs.
  Types of Programs:   Human services; Roman Catholic federated giving programs.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily to a Roman Catholic federated giving program; funding also for human services. Contributes to Pre-Selected Organizations
  Kind of Organization:   Louisiana
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Montgomery Foundation, Inc. 321 N. Vermont St. Covington, LA 70433-2811

Mosaic Global Holdings Inc. Corporate Giving Program
  Description:   Mosaic Global Holdings makes charitable contributions to nonprofit organizations involved with the environment, agriculture, food distribution, and geology. Support is given on a national basis.
  Types of Programs:   Agriculture; Environment; Food services; Physical/earth sciences. Types of support: Employee matching gifts, Employee-related scholarships, General/operating support, In-kind gifts. Limitations: Giving on a national basis, with emphasis on FL, LA, and NM,
  Eligible Parties:   Florida; Louisiana; New Mexico
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Mosaic Global Holdings Inc. Corporate Giving Program (formerly IMC Global Inc. Corporate Giving Program) 100 S. Saunders Rd. Lake Forest, IL 60045 Contact: David Prichard, V.P., Investor Rels. and Corp. Comm.

Musser Fund
  Description:   Building a community-based approach to solving environmental problems and encouraging environmental stewardship; Encouraging rural communities to create collaborative and participatory efforts among citizens to strengthen their towns and regions
  Types of Programs:   Economic; Environmental
  Eligible Parties:   Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations ; Organizations that are forming if sponsored by a 501(c)(3) organization; Units of government at the federal, state or local level
  Kind of Organization:   National Organization
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Mary Karen Lynn-Klimenko Managing Consultant The Laura Jane Musser Fund 332 Minnesota Street, Suite E-1420 St. Paul, MN 55101 651-224-5209 [email protected]

NAMELESS
  Description:   The foundation primarily supports organizations involved with arts and culture, education, health, and community development.
  Types of Programs:   Adult/continuing education; Arts; Biological sciences; Chemistry; Community development; Computer science; Economics; Education; Education, early childhood education; Elementary school/education; Engineering/technology; Environment; Environment, natural r
  Eligible Parties:   St. Mary Parish and Evangeline Parish, LA
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   2 Seaport Ln., Ste. 1300 Boston, MA 02210 Telephone: (617) 342-6002 Contact: Dorothy L. Forbes, Exec. Dir. Additional tel.: (617) 342-6004

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
  Description:   Programs that are created and partially funded in the fish and wildlife conservation arenas. May be beneficial for large restoration projects on the Gulf Coast.
  Types of Programs:   The Foundation awards matching grants to projects that address priority actions promoting fish and wildlife conservation and the habitats on which they depend, work proactively to involve other conservation and community interests, leverage Foundation-pr
  Eligible Parties:   Federal, state, and local governments, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations are welcomed to apply for a general matching grant throughout the year, using the General Matching Grant Guidelines.
  Kind of Organization:   National foundation
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   National Fish and Wildlife Foundation National Office 1120 Connecticut Ave., NW Suite 900, Washington, DC 20036 Phone: 202-857-0166 Fax: 202-857-0162 www.nfwf.org

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
  Description:   Conserves healthy populations of fish, wildlife and plants, on land and in the sea
  Types of Programs:   Environmental; Wildlife preservation
  Eligible Parties:   Federal, state, and local governments, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations are welcomed to apply
  Kind of Organization:   National Organization
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Southern Regional Office 1875 Century Boulevard, Suite 200 Atlanta, GA 30345 Phone: 404-679-7099 Regional Director: Peter Stangel

National Urban & Community Advisory Council Challenge Cost-Share Program
  Description:   Organization that supports education, projects, and groups related to urban and community forestry. Seek to establish sustainable urban forests for all communities
  Types of Programs:   Environmental; Urban Forestry
  Eligible Parties:   No information provided.
  Kind of Organization:   National Organization
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Suzanne M. del Villar, Executive Assistant National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council USDA Forest Service P.O. Box 1003 Sugarloaf CA 92386-1003 Phone: (909) 585-9268 Fax: (909) 585-9527 Email: [email protected]

NeighborWorks
  Description:   "strengthening communities and transforming lives."
  Types of Programs:   Grants, Technical Assistance to individuals
  Eligible Parties:   Coalition of multiple organizations
  Kind of Organization:   Private-Public organizations
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   http://www.nw.org/network/neighborworksprogs/natprogs.asp

Nelda C. and H. J. Lutcher Stark Foundation
  Description:   Grants primarily for education, health, and human services
  Types of Programs:   Education, reading; Health care; Human services; Performing arts centers
  Eligible Parties:   Giving limited to southwestern LA and southeastern TX. No grants to individuals
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   Jan. 1, May 1, and Sept. 1
  Contact:   Nelda C. and H. J. Lutcher Stark Foundation P.O. Box 909 Orange, TX 77631-0909 Telephone: (409) 883-3513 Contact: Grant Dept. FAX: (409) 883-3530 E-mail: [email protected] Address for physical delivery: 601 W. Green Ave. Orange, TX 77630-5718 URL: http://www.starkfoundation.org

Nelson D. Abell Family Foundation
  Description:   Giving primarily for education
  Types of Programs:   Higher education, education, Human Services
  Eligible Parties:   Louisiana
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Nelson D. Abell, Chair 3904 Deborah Dr. Monroe, LA 71201

New Orleans Affordable Homeownership, Inc.
  Description:   The organization funds affordable housing and renovation.
  Types of Programs:   Housing/shelter.
  Eligible Parties:   New Orleans, LA
  Kind of Organization:   Louisiana
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   New Orleans Affordable Homeownership, Inc. (formerly Urban Homeowners Corp. of New Orleans) 1340 Poydras St., No. 1000 New Orleans, LA 70112 Telephone: (504) 299-4912 Contact: Ronald P. McClain, Pres.

New Orleans Artists Against Hunger and Homelessness
  Description:   The organization raises funds to help alleviate hunger and homelessness in the metro New Orleans area.
  Types of Programs:   Food services; Housing/shelter, homeless.
  Eligible Parties:   New Orleans, LA
  Kind of Organization:   Louisiana
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   New Orleans Artists Against Hunger and Homelessness 6363 St. Charles Ave., Box 12 New Orleans, LA 70118-6143 Telephone: (504) 861-5834 Contact: Sr. Jane Remson, Pres. URL: http://www.loyno.edu/bread/noaa/noaahh.htm

Newman's Own Organics
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Environmental
  Eligible Parties:   Non-profit organizations with 501c(3) designation
  Kind of Organization:   National Organization
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Office of Paul Newman 246 Poast Road East Westport, CN 06680 www.newmansownorganics.com

Newtron Group Charitable Foundation
  Description:   Giving primarily for the arts and human services.
  Types of Programs:   Animals/wildlife, preservation/protection; Arts; Human services.
  Eligible Parties:   Louisiana, Contributes only to pre-selected organizations.
  Kind of Organization:   Louisiana
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Newtron Group Charitable Foundation c/o Newton Thomas 8133 W. El Cajon Dr. Baton Rouge, LA 70815-8035

NOAA Coastal Services Center Funding Opportunities
  Description:   Provides funding for special projects undertaken by the coastal management community
  Types of Programs:   Environmental; Coastal restoration
  Eligible Parties:   Non profit organizations
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   NOAA Coastal Services Center 2234 South Hobson Avenue Charleston, SC 29405 843-740-1200 phone 843-740-1224 fax www.csc.noaa.gov/funding/

Norma Wieblen Charitable Endowment Fund
  Description:   The fund exists for the sole benefit of Children's Hospital, New Orleans, LA
  Types of Programs:   Hospitals (general); Pediatrics
  Eligible Parties:   Contributes only to a pre-selected organization; Giving limited to New Orleans, La
  Kind of Organization:   Public charity
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Norma Wieblen Charitable Endowment Fund (formerly Wieblen Charitable Fund) c/o Hibernia National Bank P.O. Box 61260 New Orleans, LA 70161

Norman Foundation
  Description:   Supports efforts the strengthen the ability of communities to determine their own economic, environmental, and social well being
  Types of Programs:   Economic development; environment; Social Justice; Civil Rights
  Eligible Parties:   Restricted to U.S.-based organizations
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Norman Foundation, Inc. 147 East 48th Street New York, NY 10017 Tel: (212) 230-9830 - Fax: (212) 230-9849 [email protected]

Olive Tupper Foundation
  Description:   Awards nursing scholarships to McNeese State University, LA
  Types of Programs:   Nursing school/education
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in LA
  Kind of Organization:   Independent; Community
  Deadlines:   60 days prior to semester
  Contact:   Olive Tupper Foundation 1210 1/2 Arkansas St. Lake Charles, LA 70605

One Foundation
  Description:   Giving for community development, cultural programs, education, public policy organizations, and health agencies.
  Types of Programs:   Elementary/secondary education; Foundations (community); Higher education; Human services; Performing arts; Performing arts, orchestra (symphony); Performing arts, theater
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in Shreveport, LA. No grants to individuals.
  Kind of Organization:   Corporate Foundation
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   The One Foundation (formerly Premier Foundation of Shreveport/Bossier, Inc.) c/o JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. P.O. Box 1308 Milwaukee, WI 53201 Contact: Timothy D. Quinn Application address: c/o JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., 400 Texas St., Shreveport, LA 71101, tel.: (318) 226-2382

Otto Seeds for Education Grant Program
  Description:   Gives small monetary grants to schools, nature centers, or other non-profit educational organizations for the purpose of establishing outdoor learning centers
  Types of Programs:   Environment; Education; Horticulture;
  Eligible Parties:   Grants awarded to child-centered projects that create native plant landscapes or develop outdoor classrooms, but over the years we have also awarded grants to nature centers, parks and universities
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Wild Ones SFE PO Box 1274 Appleton, Wisconsin 54912 www.for-wild-org-seedmony.html

Owen - Coleman Family Foundation
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Higher Education
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in LA. Application form not required
  Kind of Organization:   Independent Foundation
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   Owen - Coleman Family Foundation c/o Orville F. Garner 321 St. Charles Ave., 10th Fl. New Orleans, LA 70130 Telephone: (504) 586-8300

Owens Charity Trust, Nancy Crowell
  Description:   Support only for First United Methodist Church General/operating support.
  Types of Programs:   Christian agencies & churches.
  Eligible Parties:   Contributes only to a pre-selected organization specified in the trust instrument.
  Kind of Organization:   Alexandria, LA.
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Nancy Crowell Owens Charitable Trust P.O. Box 330 Alexandria, LA 71309-0330

Palmer Charitable Foundation, Donald
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Medical research; Roman Catholic agencies & churches; Secondary school/education.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving limited to LA, with emphasis on New Orleans. No grants to individuals. Application form required. Initial approach: Letter
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   Donald Palmer Charitable Foundation 161 Hickory Ave. Harahan, LA 70123 Contact: Simmon F. Savore, Jr., Secy.

Patagonia Grants
  Description:   Provide funds for environmental projects
  Types of Programs:   Alternative energy; Biodiversity; Forests, Media/Publications; Social Activism; Water/Marine
  Eligible Parties:   Organizations with 501(c)3 status
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Lisa Pike Patagonia, Inc. PO Box 150 Ventura, CA 93002

Patrick F. Taylor Foundation
  Description:   Giving generally for educational institutions; some giving to individuals to attend higher learning institutions
  Types of Programs:   Christian agencies & churches; Crime/law enforcement; Foundations (public); Higher education; Museums; Secondary school/education
  Eligible Parties:   Scholarship candidates are identified through written recommendation by an instructor, professor, or counselor. Application form not required
  Kind of Organization:   Independent; Community
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   The Patrick F. Taylor Foundation 1 Lee Cir. New Orleans, LA 70130 Telephone: (504) 581-5491 Contact: Phyllis M. Taylor, Pres

Peltier Foundation, The
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Government/public administration; Health care; Higher education; Housing/shelter; Human services; Roman Catholic agencies & churches.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in Thibodaux, LA. No grants to individuals.
  Kind of Organization:   Independent foundation.
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   The Peltier Foundation 101 St. Louis St. Thibodaux, LA 70301 Telephone: (985) 447-4033

Pennington Foundation, Irene W. & C. B.
  Description:   Human services; Medical specialty research; Secondary school/education; Youth development, centers/clubs; Youth, services.
  Types of Programs:   Giving primarily for human and youth services, education, and medical research.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving limited to communities within or near Baton Rouge, LA. No grants to individuals.
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   May 15 (for concept paper)
  Contact:   Irene W. & C. B. Pennington Foundation 2237 S. Acadian Thruway, Ste. 601 Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Telephone: (225) 383-3412 URL: http://www.penningtonfamilyfoundation.org

PepsiCo Foundation, Inc.
  Description:   The foundation supports organizations involved with arts and culture, education, health, human services, and youth services and development.
  Types of Programs:   Arts; Biomedicine; Business school/education; Civil rights; Economically disadvantaged; Economics; Education; Employment, training; Federated giving programs; Government/public administration; Health care; Higher education; Human services; International a
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in areas of company operations.
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   The PepsiCo Foundation, Inc. 700 Anderson Hill Rd. Purchase, NY 10577 Telephone: (914) 253-3153 Contact: Jacqueline R. Millan, V.P. URL: http://www.pepsico.com/PEP_Citizenship/Contributions/index.cfm

Percival Stern Foundation
  Description:   Giving primarily for higher and education
  Types of Programs:   Education; Higher education; Hospitals (general)
  Eligible Parties:   Contributes only to pre-selected organizations
  Kind of Organization:   Independent; Community
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Percival Stern Foundation 112 E. William David Pkwy. Metairie, LA 70005

Pfizer Foundation, Inc.
  Description:   The foundation primarily supports organizations involved with education, health, and AIDS.
  Types of Programs:   AIDS; Education; Elementary/secondary education; Health care; Health care, patient services; Medical care, community health systems; Medicine/medical care.
  Eligible Parties:   All recipient organizations must be classified as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
  Kind of Organization:   International
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   The Pfizer Foundation, Inc. 235 E. 42nd St. New York, NY 10017 Telephone: (212) 733-4250 Contact: Paget Walker, Grants Assoc. Tel. for publications and guidelines: (800) 733-4717 URL: http://www.pfizer.com/pfizer/subsites/philanthropy/caring/index.jsp

Pipes Foundation, Inc.
  Description:   Support only for Louisiana Technical University.
  Types of Programs:   Higher Education, University
  Eligible Parties:   Applications not accepted. Giving limited to LA. No grants to individuals.
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   Pipes Foundation, Inc. P.O. Box 1054 Ruston, LA 71270

Poindexter Foundation, Inc.
  Description:   Giving primarily for education.
  Types of Programs:   Education; Health care; Higher education; Hospitals (general); Human services; Performing
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in Shreveport, LA.
  Kind of Organization:   Indepdent
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Poindexter Foundation, Inc. P.O. Box 1692 Shreveport, LA 71165-1692 Contact: Roy W. James, Jr., Secy.-Treas.

Polchow Foundation, Mary E. Peters & Robert W.
  Description:   Giving Primarily to an Episcopal School.
  Types of Programs:   Education; Elementary/secondary education.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in LA. No grants to individuals. Application information: Contributes only to pre-selected organizations.
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Mary E. Peters & Robert W. Polchow Foundation 201 St. Charles Ave., Ste. 3908 New Orleans, LA 70170-3908

Polk Foundation, Herbert and Betty, The
  Description:   Giving for indigent women, services to the blind, children's services, and health.
  Types of Programs:   Cancer; Cystic fibrosis research; Human services; Voluntarism promotion; Women; Women, centers/services.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in LA. No grants to individuals. Application information: Application form not required.
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   The Herbert and Betty Polk Foundation c/o The Argent Trust Co. 15556 Perkins Rd. Baton Rouge, LA 70810 Telephone: (318) 251-4650

Prim & Charlene Smith Foundation
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Christian agencies & churches; Education.
  Eligible Parties:   Contributes only to pre-selected organizations; Giving primarily in New Orleans, LA.
  Kind of Organization:   Independent; Community
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   The Prim and Charlene Smith Foundation 1124 Lowerline St. New Orleans, LA 70118-5205

Procter & Gamble Fund
  Description:   The foundation awards grants nationally for higher education and economic and public policy research organizations. The foundation also supports community funds, youth agencies, urban affairs, and aid to the handicapped.
  Types of Programs:   Community development; Education; Higher education; Human services; Public policy, research; Youth development, Disaster relief; Environment
  Eligible Parties:   Giving on a national basis in areas of company operations; giving on a national basis for higher education and economic and public policy research.
  Kind of Organization:   Company-sponsored foundation.
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   The Procter & Gamble Fund 2 Procter & Gamble Pl. Cincinnati, OH 45202 Telephone: (513) 983-2173 Contact: Paula Long FAX: (513) 983-2147 E-mail: [email protected] Tel. for inf.: (513) 945-8454 URL: http://www.pg.com/company/our_commitment/community.jhtml

Public Welfare Foundation
  Description:   The Foundation provides both general support and project-specific grants. Although most grants cover a period of one year, the Foundation accepts requests for funding renewals and also makes multi-year grants. Grants for one-time purposes are also considered For priorities and project descriptions in each of the funding areas go to: http://www.publicwelfare.org/news/news/fund_2005.asp
  Types of Programs:   Special Hurricane funding for Louisiana. http://www.publicwelfare.org/news/news/hurricane_oct2005.asp. Community Development, Criminal Justice, Environment, Health, Human Rights/Global Security, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Youth, Special Opportunit
  Eligible Parties:   Special Hurricane funding for Louisiana. http://www.publicwelfare.org/news/news/hurricane_oct2005.asp.
  Kind of Organization:   Private Foundation
  Deadlines:   There are no special deadlines for grant applications at this time. New applications--including both requests for first-time support and projects that have not received funding from the Foundation in the recent past--should be submitted in the form of a t
  Contact:   Public Welfare Foundation 1200 U Street, NW Washington, DC 20009-4443 Phone: (202) 965-1800 Fax (202) 265-8851 email: [email protected] http://www.publicwelfare.org

Public Welfare Foundation Environmental Grants
  Description:   Address environmental problems; provide technical assistance to grassroots organizations
  Types of Programs:   Environment; Science; Public Health Environmental law; Media; Organizational development; Community development
  Eligible Parties:   Does not accept requests to fund scholarships, graduate work, individuals, government projects, academic research or foreign study.
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   1200 U St., NW Washington, DC 20009 (202) 965-1800 [email protected]

Pugh Family Foundation, The
  Description:   Established in 2000 to support programs in LA.
  Types of Programs:   Education; Federated giving programs; Foundations (community); Higher education; Housing/shelter, development; Human services.
  Eligible Parties:   Contributes only to pre-selected organizations
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   The Pugh Family Foundation P.O. Box 51366 Lafayette, LA 70505

Putnam Cultural Endowment, Oscar Lee
  Description:   Scholarship awards to LA residents attending Xavier University, Loyola University, Louisiana State University, LSU School of Medicine, Tulane University, University of New Orleans, and Dillard University.
  Types of Programs:   Higher education; Medical school/education
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily to residents of LA. Application information: Applicant must attend one of 7 specified institutions. Application form not required. Initial approach: Letter
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   June 15
  Contact:   Oscar Lee Putnam Cultural Endowment c/o Hibernia National Bank P.O. Box 61540 New Orleans, LA 70161 Application address: c/o Anthony M. Cummings, Dean of Arts & Sciences, Tulane University, 6823 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70118, tel.: (504) 865-5720

Quick Start - The Eddie Kennison Foundation
  Description:   The foundation provides college scholarships to Lake Charles, Louisiana graduating high school seniors and raises awareness and funds for lupus research in the bi-state Kansas City region.
  Types of Programs:   Lupus.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in the bi-state Kansas City area; scholarships awarded to St. Charles, LA, students. Kansas; Louisiana; Missouri.
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Quick Start - The Eddie Kennison Foundation P.O. Box 23177 Shawnee Mission, KS 66283-0177 Telephone: (913) 220-7873 Contact: Dawn Ridz, Exec. Dir. E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.eddiekennisonfoundation.com

Randolph Querbes Terrell Charitable Trust
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Arts; Civil rights, gays/lesbians; Health care; People with AIDS (PWAs)
  Eligible Parties:   Contributes only to pre-selected organizations; Applications not accepted. Giving primarily in LA and TX
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   Randolph Querbes Terrell Charitable Trust 1 American Pl., 9th Fl. Baton Rouge, LA 70825 Contact: Mary Terrell Joseph, Tr.

Rapides Foundation, The
  Description:   The foundation aims to improve community health and brighten the future through building capacity to resolve local challenges in central Louisiana.
  Types of Programs:   Arts; Children/youth, services; Community development; Economic development; Elementary/secondary education; Health care; Human services. Types of support: Consulting services, Curriculum development, Income development, Management development/capacity bu
  Eligible Parties:   Giving limited to Allen, Avoyelles, Catahoula, Grant, La Salle, Natchitoches, Rapides, Vernon, and Winn parishes of central LA.
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   The Rapides Foundation 1101 4th St., Ste. 300 Alexandria, LA 71301 Telephone: (318) 443-3394 E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.rapidesfoundation.org

Rebuild New Orleans Fund, The
  Description:   The Greater New Orleans Foundation has established the Rebuild New Orleans Fund for the relief, recovery and betterment of the Greater New Orleans community in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
  Types of Programs:   Disasters, Hurricane Katrina.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving for the betterment and restoration of New Orleans, LA.
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   The Rebuild New Orleans Fund c/o Greater New Orleans Foundation P.O. Box 715028 Columbus, OH 43271-5028

Rebuilding New Orleans Fund
  Description:   The Greater Cincinnati Foundation has established this fund to help alleviate the vast physical and social battering in New Orleans caused by Hurricane Katrina in recognition of the depth of damage and despair experienced by that community, and because of ties to Cincinnati families and commerce.
  Types of Programs:   Disasters, Hurricane Katrina.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving for the betterment and restoration of New Orleans, LA.
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Rebuilding New Orleans Fund c/o Greater Cincinnati Foundation 200 W. 4th St. Cincinnati, OH 45202

Reily Foundation, The
  Description:   The foundation supports organizations involved with arts and culture, education, health, children and youth services, human services, and civic affairs.
  Types of Programs:   Arts; Children/youth, services; Education; Federated giving programs; Health organizations; Human services; Public affairs.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in the greater New Orleans, LA, area. No grants to individuals.
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   The Reily Foundation 640 Magazine St. New Orleans, LA 70130-3406 Telephone: (504) 524-6131 Contact: Robert D. Reily, Dir. Temporary address: 3434 Mynatt Ave., Knoxville, TN 37919-4524

Research Foundation for Developmental and Nutritional Diseases, Inc.
  Description:   The foundation is exclusively devoted to basic medical research, including the following areas: cell regeneration, stem cell research, nutritional deficiencies and causes, molecular benefits of vitamin properties, clinical antidotes to causes and origins of acetaminophen overdose and toxicity, combating liver hepatoxicity and other public health nemeses in chronic and or crisis situations and life threatening, emergent environments. Particular focus also on: the deleterious effects of long-term drinking, social or otherwise, as well as inappropriate self-administered patient dosing.
  Types of Programs:   AIDS research; Alcoholism research; Biomedicine research; Cancer research; Cancer, leukemia research; Digestive disorders research; Eye research; Kidney research; Liver research; Medical research; Spine disorders research.
  Eligible Parties:   Louisiana; New Jersey; New York; Pennsylvania Types of support: General/operating support, Program development, Research, Seed money. Limitations: Applications not accepted. Giving primarily in New Orleans, LA, NJ, New York, NY, and Philadelphia, PA; givi
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Research Foundation for Developmental and Nutritional Diseases, Inc. 21 E. 40th St. New York, NY 10016 Telephone: (212) 696-1660 Contact: Steven Baranowitz M.D., Pres.

Reynolds Foundation, Larry
  Description:   Giving primarily for education and religion.
  Types of Programs:   Arts; Civil rights, race/intergroup relations; Education; Foundations (community); Human services; People with disabilities; Recreation; Roman Catholic agencies & churches.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving limited to LA, with emphasis on New Orleans. No grants to individuals.
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   Larry Reynolds Foundation 228 St. Charles St., Ste. 1024 New Orleans, LA 70130 Telephone: (504) 523-1117 Contact: Ben Bagert

Richard K. and Betty M. Speairs Charitable Foundation
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Biological sciences; Education; Religion; Science
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in AR and LA. No grants to individuals
  Kind of Organization:   Operating foundation
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   The Richard K. and Betty M. Speairs Charitable Foundation P.O. Box 52963 Shreveport, LA 71135-2963 Telephone: (318) 861-6059 Contact: Richard K. Speairs, Jr., Pres

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
  Description:   The foundation is devoted exclusively to health and health care and concentrates its grantmaking in four areas: assuring access to quality health services for all Americans at reasonable cost; improving quality of care and support for people with chronic health conditions; promoting healthy communities and lifestyles; and reducing the harm caused by substance abuse - tobacco, alcohol, and illicit drugs.
  Types of Programs:   Grants devoted to improving the health and health care of all Americans
  Eligible Parties:   Giving limited to the U.S. No support for political organizations, international activities, programs or institutions concerned solely with a specific disease or basic biomedical research. No grants to individuals, or for ongoing general operating expense
  Kind of Organization:   Private Family Foundation
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Rte. 1 and College Rd. E. P.O. Box 2316 Princeton, NJ 08543-2316 Telephone: (888) 631-9989 Contact: Richard J. Toth, Dir., Office of Proposal Mgmt. E-mail: [email protected] www.rwjf.org

RosaMary Foundation
  Description:   Emphasis on a community fund, higher and secondary education, including church-related schools, social service agencies civic affairs, and cultural programs
  Types of Programs:   Arts; Secondary school/education; Higher education; Human services; government/public administration; religion
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in the greater New Orleans area
  Kind of Organization:   Independent; Community organization
  Deadlines:   Feb. 1 and Sept. 1
  Contact:   Richard Freeman, Chair. PO Box 13218 New Orleans, LA 70185 504-895-1988

Roy Family Education Foundation, Harmon
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Elementary/secondary education.
  Eligible Parties:   Applications not accepted. Giving primarily in Lafayette, LA. No grants to individuals. Contributes only to pre-selected organizations.
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   Harmon Roy Family Education Foundation 1303 E. Bayou Pkwy. Lafayette, LA 70508

Ruby H. Slaughter Trust
  Description:   The trust exists for the sole benefit of Louisiana State University Medical School and Caddo Parish Association for Retarded Children
  Types of Programs:   Medical school/education; People with disabilities
  Eligible Parties:   Contributes only to pre-selected organizations; unsolicited requests for funds not considered or acknowledged
  Kind of Organization:   Public charity: Community
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Ruby H. Slaughter Trust c/o JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. P.O. Box 1308 Milwaukee, WI 53201

Saia Foundation, Louis P., The
  Description:   Giving primarily to Catholic agencies, with an emphasis on education.
  Types of Programs:   Education; Hospitals (general); Human services; Religion; Roman Catholic agencies & churches.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in LA. Initial approach: Letter
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   The Louis P. Saia Foundation 1405 Bayou Black Dr. Houma, LA 70360-7454 Telephone: (985) 876-0660 Contact: Louis P. Saia, Tr.

Saia Foundation, Vincent, The
  Description:   Giving for medical, religious and educational organizations.
  Types of Programs:   Christian agencies & churches; Health organizations; Human services; Religious federated giving programs.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in LA.
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   The Vincent Saia Foundation 1010 Common St., Ste. 2450 New Orleans, LA 70112-2448 Contact: Steven O. Medo, Jr., Tr.

Saint Memorial Scholarship Fund, Charles L.
  Description:   Scholarships for graduates of Elizabeth High School, LA. Finalists selected by a majority vote of school faculty.
  Types of Programs:   Education; Higher education;
  Eligible Parties:   Giving limited to residents of Elizabeth, LA. Scholarships--to individuals
  Kind of Organization:   Indepdent
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   Charles L. Saint Memorial Scholarship Fund c/o Hibernia National Bank P.O. Box 61540 New Orleans, LA 70161

Salmen Family Foundation
  Description:   Giving primarily for education, human services and religion.
  Types of Programs:   Children/youth, services; Education; Human services; Residential/custodial care, hospices; Roman Catholic agencies & churches.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving limited to LA. No grants to individuals. Initial approach: Proposal
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   Salmen Family Foundation P.O. Box 24936 New Orleans, LA 70184-4936 Contact: Ellarose S. Carden, Pres

Sarracenia Foundation, Inc.
  Description:   Giving for education.
  Types of Programs:   Higher education. Types of support: Building/renovation.
  Eligible Parties:   Applications not accepted. Giving primarily in LA. No grants to individuals. Application information: Contributes only to pre-selected organizations.
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Sarracenia Foundation, Inc. P.O. Box 13218 New Orleans, LA 70185-3218

Sartisky Foundation, Ruth Siegel & Jacques
  Description:   Support programs that improve health, education and human services.
  Types of Programs:   Cancer; Higher education; Hospitals (general); Jewish agencies & temples; Performing arts; Women, centers/services.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in New Orleans, LA. No grants to individuals. Letter or application.
  Kind of Organization:   Indepdent
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   Ruth Siegel & Jacques Sartisky Foundation P.O. Box 53291 New Orleans, LA 70153-3291 Contact: Michael Sartisky, Pres.

Saucier Scholarship Trust, Corinne L.
  Description:   Scholarship awarded through the Corinne Saucier Romance Languages Scholarship Fund at Louisiana State University, for a graduating student who is majoring in French or Spanish for advanced study at the University or in a foreign country in which the language is spoken.
  Types of Programs:   Higher education, university; Language (foreign).
  Eligible Parties:   Contributes only to a pre-selected organization specified in the governing instrument
  Kind of Organization:   Indepdent
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   Corinne L. Saucier Scholarship Trust c/o Bank One Trust Co., N.A. P.O. Box 1308 Milwaukee, WI 53201

Savoy Memorial Foundation, Inc.
  Description:   The foundation enables its recipient to continue its charitable activities in the healthcare field.
  Types of Programs:   Health care.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in LA.
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   Savoy Memorial Foundation, Inc. 300 South St. Mamou, LA 70554-4422 Telephone: (337) 468-5959 Contact: B.J. Manuel M.D., Pres.

SBC Foundation
  Description:   The foundation supports organizations involved with arts and culture, education, health, employment education, employment training and retraining, youth development public education, human services, community development, engineering and technology, and computer science. Special emphasis is directed toward programs designed to provide access to technology to the underserved.
  Types of Programs:   Adult education--literacy, basic skills & GED; Adult/continuing education; Arts; Community development; Community development, business promotion; Computer science; Economic development; Education; Employment; Employment, retraining; Employment, training;
  Eligible Parties:   National. Giving primarily in AR, CA, CT, IL, IN, KS, MI, MO, NV, OH, OK, TX, and WI. Also giving to statewide, regional, and national organizations.
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   SBC Foundation (formerly Southwestern Bell Foundation) 130 E. Travis, Ste. 350 San Antonio, TX 78205 Telephone: (210) 351-2218 Contact: Laura Sanford, Pres. FAX: (210) 351-2599 E-mail: [email protected] Additional tel.: (800) 591-9663 URL: http://www.sbc.com/gen/corporate-citizenship?pid=2560

Schlieder Educational Foundation, Edward G.
  Description:   Giving primarily to schools, colleges, and universities, with some emphasis on Roman Catholic and Episcopal schools and universities.
  Types of Programs:   Education; Higher education; Medical research; Protestant agencies & churches.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving limited to educational institutions in LA. No grants to individuals, or for general purposes, endowment funds, scholarships, fellowships, or operating budgets; no loans.
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   Edward G. Schlieder Educational Foundation 201 St. Charles Ave., Ste. 2508 New Orleans, LA 70170

Schon Charitable Foundation
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Arts; Education; Jewish agencies & temples.
  Eligible Parties:   Applications not accepted. Giving primarily in New Orleans, LA. No grants to individuals.
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Schon Charitable Foundation 510 St. Louis St. New Orleans, LA 70130

Schreier-Edisen Foundation
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   General/operating support.
  Eligible Parties:   Applications not accepted. Giving limited to New Orleans, LA. No grants to individuals.
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Schreier-Edisen Foundation P.O. Box 7070 Metairie, LA 70010-7070

Schumpert Foundation
  Description:   The foundation supports the mission of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word and Schumpert Medical Center of Shreveport, Louisiana.
  Types of Programs:   Health care.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in Shreveport, LA.
  Kind of Organization:   Independent Foundation
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   CHRISTUS Schumpert Foundation (formerly Schumpert Medical Center Foundation) 1 St. Mary Pl. Shreveport, LA 71101-4343 Telephone: (318) 681-6760 Contact: M. Ragan Green, Jr.; M.D., Chair. FAX: (318) 681-6761 E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.christusschumpert.org/about_foundmain.htm

Scott Foundation, Inc.
  Description:   Foundation supports programs to Christian churches, education, youth organizations, health care, human services, and civic organizations.
  Types of Programs:   Community development; Health care; Higher education; Human services; Medical research; Protestant agencies & churches; Recreation; Secondary school/education; Youth, services.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in northern LA.
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   Scott Foundation, Inc. P.O. Box 4948 Monroe, LA 71201 Telephone: (318) 387-4160 Contact: T.H. Scott

Scott R. Wheaton Foundation
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Human services; Jewish agencies & temples
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in GA and LA; some giving also in Washington, DC, NY, and VA. No grants to individuals
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   The Scott R. Wheaton Foundation c/o AmSouth Bank P.O. Box 11647 Birmingham, AL 35202-1647 Contact: Patrick Kingsmill, Trust Off., AmSouth Bank

Second Chance Foundation
  Description:   Giving primarily for education, children, youth and social services, including a Methodist home for children, community development, and Christian agencies and churches.
  Types of Programs:   Children/youth, services; Christian agencies & churches; Community development; Education; Elementary/secondary education; Higher education; Human services; Vocational education.
  Eligible Parties:   Applications not accepted. Giving primarily in LA. No grants to individuals
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   The Wilson Sexton Foundation 683 Bocage Ln. Mandeville, LA 70471 Telephone: (985) 966-0239 Contact: Wilson B. Sexton Sr., Dir.

Sedberry Foundation, Inc., The
  Description:   Established in 1992 in LA as successor to Foundation of American Enterprise.
  Types of Programs:   Higher education; Human services; Youth development
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in Baton Rouge, LA.
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   The Sedberry Foundation, Inc. 172 Lee Dr., Ste. 3 Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Telephone: (225) 766-7221 Contact: Sharon Ragusa, Secy.-Treas.

Selber Foundation, Inc., Aaron or Peggy, The
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Federated giving programs; Foundations (private grantmaking); Health organizations; Higher education; Hospitals (general); Human services; Religion.
  Eligible Parties:   Applications not accepted. Giving primarily in LA. No grants to individuals.
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   The Aaron or Peggy Selber Foundation, Inc. P.O. Box 21830 Shreveport, LA 71120

Sequoia Foundation, The
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Medical school/education.
  Eligible Parties:   Louisiana; North Carolina. Applications not accepted. Giving primarily in LA and NC. No grants to individuals
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   The Sequoia Foundation c/o John Ollie Edmunds, Jr. 1440 Canal St., Ste. 1500 New Orleans, LA 70112

Sevin Family Foundation, L. J., The
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Hospitals (specialty); Human services; Roman Catholic agencies & churches; Secondary school/education.
  Eligible Parties:   Louisiana; New York. Applications not accepted. Giving primarily in Baton Rouge and Clinton, LA, and New York, NY. No grants to individuals.
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   The L. J. Sevin Family Foundation 13455 Noel Rd., Ste. 1670 Dallas, TX 75240-6633

Shannon Foundation, Hyslop
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Arts; Education; Health organizations; Jewish agencies & temples; Performing arts, music ensembles/groups.
  Eligible Parties:   Applications not accepted. Giving primarily in IL and LA. No grants to individuals.
  Kind of Organization:   Indepdent
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   Hyslop Shannon Foundation c/o James R. Morton 1100 Poydras St., Ste. 2100 New Orleans, LA 70163-2100

Shell Oil Company Foundation
  Description:   The foundation supports organizations involved with arts and culture, education, the environment, health, children and youth, human services, community development, civic affairs, disabled people, minorities, and economically disadvantaged people. Special emphasis is directed toward specific educational, environmental, and quality-of-life programs that are aligned with clearly defined educational and social concerns.
  Types of Programs:   Animals/wildlife, preservation/protection; Arts; Business school/education; Business/industry; Cancer; Cancer research; Chemistry; Children/youth, services; Community development; Computer science; Economically disadvantaged; Economics; Education; Element
  Eligible Parties:   Giving on a national basis in areas of company operations. No support for religious institutions, city, state, or federal government departments or entities, political organizations or entities, labor unions, or fraternal, veterans', or service organizati
  Kind of Organization:   Corporate Foundation
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Shell Oil Company Foundation (formerly Shell Companies Foundation, Inc.) 1 Shell Plz., P.O. Box 4749 Houston, TX 77210-4749 Contact: S.B. Hopkins, V.P. FAX: (713) 241-3329 E-mail: [email protected]

Shelton Foundation, The
  Description:   Giving primarily to educational foundations and youth services.
  Types of Programs:   Athletics/sports, school programs; Education; Higher education; Youth development.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in Baton Rouge, LA, and Houston, TX.
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   The Shelton Foundation P.O. Box 79092 Houston, TX 77024 Contact: John T. Shelton, Jr., Tr.

Southern Arts Federation
  Description:   Promotes and supports arts regionally, nationally, and internationally, enhances the artistic excellence and professionalism of Southern arts organizations and artists, and serves the diverse population of the south
  Types of Programs:   Arts; theater; music; opera
  Eligible Parties:   Giving limited to AL, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, and TN
  Kind of Organization:   Public Charity: Community
  Deadlines:   Mar. 1 and 60 days prior to project for Minigrants
  Contact:   Southern Arts Federation 1800 Peachtree St., N.W., Ste. 808 Atlanta, GA 30309-7603 Telephone: (404) 874-7244, ext. 20 Contact: Garri Combs, Exec. Dir. FAX: (404) 873-2148 E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.southarts.org

Southern Sailing Foundation at New Orleans
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Athletics/sports, water sports
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in LA No grants to individuals
  Kind of Organization:   Independent;State
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   Southern Sailing Foundation at New Orleans 3525 Hessmer Ave., Ste. 304 Metairie, LA 70002-6407 Contact: John Winters, Treas

Sparks Foundation
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Christian agencies & churches
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in LA
  Kind of Organization:   Indepentent; State
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   Sparks Foundation 2104 Island Dr. Monroe, LA 71201-2521 Contact: Wood T. Sparks, Secy.-Treas. Application address: 1401 Royal Ave., Monroe, LA 71201

Sprint Foundation
  Description:   The foundation supports organizations involved with arts and culture, education, youth development, community development, and disabled people.
  Types of Programs:   Adult education--literacy, basic skills & GED; Arts; Business school/education; Community development; Education; Education, reading; Elementary school/education; Federated giving programs; Higher education; Museums; People with disabilities; Performing
  Eligible Parties:   Company-sponsored foundation
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   None.
  Contact:   Sprint Foundation (formerly United Telecommunications Foundation) 6220 Sprint Pkwy. Overland Park, KS 66251 Telephone: (913) 762-3767 Contact: Ralph Reid, Secy. and Exec. Dir. Mailing address: P.O. Box 11315, Kansas City, MO 64112 FAX: (913) 624-3490 URL: http://www.sprint.com/community/sprint_foundation

Starks Charitable Foundation
  Description:   The foundation ignites hope and opportunity to economically challenged youth and families, and continues to be a pillar of inspiration through humanitarian efforts that aid as a stepping stone for those less fortunate who seek higher education and athletic mentorship
  Types of Programs:   Athletics/sports, training; Education; Human services
  Eligible Parties:   Giving limited to FL, LA and SC
  Kind of Organization:   Public charity
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Starks Charitable Foundation P.O. Box 170103 Hialeah, FL 33017-0103 Telephone: (888) 541-9774 Contact: Duane L. Starks, Pres. E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.starksfoundation.org

Starr Foundation
  Description:   The foundation makes grants in a number of areas, including education, medicine and healthcare, human needs, public policy, culture and the environment.
  Types of Programs:   Arts; Education; Environment; Health care; Health organizations; Higher education; Human services; Medical research; Social sciences.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily on a national and international basis, with emphasis on New York City, NY nationally and emphasis on Asia internationally. No grants to individuals; no loans.
  Kind of Organization:   Indepdent
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   The Starr Foundation 399 Park Ave., 17th Fl. New York, NY 10022 Telephone: (212) 909-3600 Contact: Florence A. Davis, Pres. FAX: (212) 750-3536 Additional tel.: (212) 909-3611 URL: http://fdncenter.org/grantmaker/starr/

State Farm Companies Foundation
  Description:   The foundation supports organizations involved with K-12 and higher education and awards fellowships to doctoral students and college scholarships to African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and high school students.
  Types of Programs:   African Americans/Blacks; Business school/education; Elementary/secondary education; Higher education; Hispanics/Latinos; Minorities; Native Americans/American Indians.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving on a national basis, with emphasis on Bloomington, IL, and in Canada. No support for teams or clubs, political organizations, or religious organizations. No grants to individuals (except for Doctoral Dissertation Awards and scholarships), or for on
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   State Farm Companies Foundation 1 State Farm Plz. Bloomington, IL 61710 Telephone: (309) 766-2161 Contact: Kristy Funk, Asst. Secy. FAX: (309) 766-2314 E-mail: [email protected] Additional E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.statefarm.com/foundati/foundati.htm

Steeg Family Foundation
  Description:   Giving for the arts, higher education, Jewish organizations, youth leadership programs, and rehabilitation of young delinquents age 13-15
  Types of Programs:   Arts; Children/youth, services; Higher education; Human services; Jewish agencies & temples; Jewish federated giving programs; Museums; Youth development
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in the New Orleans, LA, area
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   Steeg Family Foundation (formerly Barmarob Foundation) 201 St. Charles Ave., Ste. 3201 New Orleans, LA 70170-1032 Contact: Moise S. Steeg, Jr., Pres

Stone Foundation
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Arts; Children/youth, services; Christian agencies & churches; Health organizations; Higher education; Human services; Secondary school/education
  Eligible Parties:   Contributes only to pre-selected organizations
  Kind of Organization:   Independent; State
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Stone Foundation c/o The Stone Petroleum Corp. 909 Poydras St., Ste. 2650 New Orleans, LA 70112

Stream Foundation
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Public Affairs
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in LA and NY
  Kind of Organization:   Independent;
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   The Stream Foundation P.O. Box 40 Lake Charles, LA 70602 Telephone: (337) 433-1055 Contact: Matilda G. Stream, Tr.

Stuller Family Foundation
  Description:   Giving primarily for Roman Catholic causes
  Types of Programs:   Children/youth, services; Education; Human services; Roman Catholic agencies & churches.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in Lafayette, LA
  Kind of Organization:   Independent; Community
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Stuller Family Foundation 1213 Terrace Hwy. Broussard, LA 70518-7643 Telephone: (337) 394-5432 Contact: Michael Dehart

Surdna Foundation, Inc.
  Description:   The foundation's guidelines focus on five areas: 1) The Environment, specifically transportation and energy, urban and suburban issues, and biological and cultural diversity; 2) Community Revitalization, which takes a comprehensive and holistic approach to restoring communities in America; 3) Building an Effective Citizenry, to advance social and emotional learning, enhance conflict resolution theory, practice and expand opportunities for service and citizenship, and support character development and ethical behavior; 4) The Arts; and 5) The Nonprofit Sector. The foundation is particularly interested in fostering catalytic, entrepreneurial programs that offer solutions to difficult systemic problems.
  Types of Programs:   Arts education; Community development; Disasters, 9/11/01; Dispute resolution; Economic development; Environment; Environment, energy; Environment, natural resources; Housing/shelter, development; Philanthropy/voluntarism; Public affairs, citizen particip
  Eligible Parties:   Giving on a national basis. No support for international projects, or programs addressing toxics, hazardous waste, environmental education, sustainable agriculture, food production and distribution. No grants for endowments or land acquisition. Generally,
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   Surdna Foundation, Inc. 330 Madison Ave., 30th Fl. New York, NY 10017-5001 Telephone: (212) 557-0010 Contact: Edward Skloot, Exec. Dir. FAX: (212) 557-0003 E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.surdna.org

Teekell Family Foundation Trust
  Description:   Giving primarily for religious purposes
  Types of Programs:   Christian agencies & churches
  Eligible Parties:   Contributes only to pre-selected organizations
  Kind of Organization:   Independent; State
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Teekell Family Foundation Trust 401 Edward St., Ste. 1130 Shreveport, LA 71101

Texas Industries Foundation
  Description:   The foundation awards scholarships limited to children of company employees of Texas Industries, Inc.
  Types of Programs:   Employee-related scholarships
  Eligible Parties:   Louisiana; Texas Contributes only through employee-related scholarships
  Kind of Organization:   Company-sponsored foundation
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Texas Industries Foundation c/o Texas Industries Scholarship Coord. 1341 W. Mockingbird Ln., Ste. 700 Dallas, TX 75247-6913

The Gonsoulin Charitable Trust
  Description:   Giving primarily to Christian organizations and churches; funding also for Roman Catholic organizations, and human services.
  Types of Programs:   Christian agencies & churches; Disasters, floods; Human services; Roman Catholic agencies & churches
  Eligible Parties:   Applications not accepted. Giving primarily in LA and TX.
  Kind of Organization:   Independent Foundation
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   P.O. Box 16757 Sugar Land, TX 77479

The Greater New Orleans Foundation
  Description:   The foundation seeks to enhance the quality of life for all citizens of the region, now and for generations to come by building endowments. Grantmaking priorities include arts and culture, education, health, human services, and public/society benefit.
  Types of Programs:   In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina, the foundation has established the Rebuild New Orleans Fund designated for the relief, recovery and betterment of the community and city. This fund will focus on three principles: 1) creating an
  Eligible Parties:   Applications not accepted. Giving limited to southeastern LA, including the greater New Orleans area. No support for religious activities. No grants to individuals, or for annual fund campaigns, capital expenditures, sponsorship of special events, trips,
  Kind of Organization:   Louisiana
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   The Greater New Orleans Foundation 1055 St. Charles Ave., Ste. 100 New Orleans, LA 70130 Telephone: (504) 598-4663 Contact: Gregory Ben Johnson, C.E.O. and Pres.; For grants: Samantha Bickham, Prog. Off. FAX: (504) 598-4676 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail for Donor-Advised fund grant recommendations to the Rebuild New Orleans Fund: [email protected] URL: http://www.gnof.org

The Home Depot, Inc. Corporate Giving Program
  Description:   As a complement to its foundation, Home Depot also makes charitable contributions to nonprofit organizations directly. Support is given on a national basis and in Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico in areas of company operations
  Types of Programs:   Program area(s): The grantmaker has identified the following area(s) of interest: Affordable Housing: Home Depot supports programs designed to build and repair housing for low-income families and help people realize the dream of homeownership. At-Risk You
  Eligible Parties:   Types of support: Donated products, Employee volunteer services, General/operating support. Limitations: Giving on a national basis, including Puerto Rico, and in Canada and Mexico in areas of company operations
  Kind of Organization:   Corporate giving program.
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   The Home Depot, Inc. Corporate Giving Program 2455 Paces Ferry Rd. Atlanta, GA 30339-4089 Telephone: (770) 433-8211, ext. 82688 URL: http://www.homedepot.com/HDUS/EN_US/corporate/corp_respon/hd_community.shtml

The Moody Company Foundation
  Description:   The foundation supports museums, Christian agencies and churches, and organizations involved with education and human services.
  Types of Programs:   Christian agencies & churches; Education; Federated giving programs; Human services; Museums (children's); Youth development, scouting agencies (general). Types of support: General/operating support, Professorships.
  Eligible Parties:   Limitations: Applications not accepted. Giving primarily in LA. No grants to individuals.
  Kind of Organization:   Louisiana
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   The Moody Company Foundation 600 Jefferson St., Ste. 1500 P.O. Box 4033-C Lafayette, LA 70501

The Nalco Foundation
  Description:   The foundation supports organizations involved with arts and culture, education, health, and human services.
  Types of Programs:   Arts; Education; Health care; Human services; Netherlands. Types of support: Annual campaigns, Building/renovation, Capital campaigns, Continuing support, Equipment, General/operating support, Seed money.
  Eligible Parties:   Garyville, LA - California; Illinois; Louisiana; New Jersey; Ohio; Texas
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   The Nalco Foundation Nalco Ctr. 1601 W. Diehl Rd. Naperville, IL 60563-1198 Telephone: (630) 305-1566 Contact: Ellen B. DeLordo, Pres. FAX: (630) 305-2896 E-mail: [email protected]

The New Orleans Saints Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund
  Description:   The New Orleans Saints Hurricane Relief Fund will be used to provide aid and assistance to the people of New Orleans, Louisiana and the Gulf Coast region affected by Hurricane Katrina.
  Types of Programs:   Disasters, Hurricane Katrina.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving for the benefit of New Orleans, LA and the Gulf South Region.
  Kind of Organization:   Louisiana
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   The New Orleans Saints Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund c/o New Orleans Saints 9613 Interline Baton Rouge, LA 70809 URL: http://www.saintshurricanefund.org/

Tides Foundation
  Description:   The foundation gives primarily in the areas of the environment and natural resources, international affairs, economic public policy and enterprise development, social justice, and community affairs.
  Types of Programs:   AIDS; Community development; citizen coalitions; civic centers; Disasters, 9/11/01; Economic development; Economically disadvantaged; Economics; Environment, Natural resources; International affairs; LGBTQ; Media/communications; Minorities; Native America
  Eligible Parties:   The foundation makes grants on the recommendation of donors. No support for organizations with budgets exceeding $2 million.
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Tides Foundation Presidio Main Post, Bldg. No. 37 P.O. Box 29903 San Francisco, CA 94129-0903 Telephone: (415) 561-6400 E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.tidesfoundation.org

Tides Foundation Katrina-Rapid Response Fund
  Description:   Rebuilding efforts of all kinds have received dollars. Midsized grants available.
  Types of Programs:   Healthcare, Housing, Human Services, Environment and others
  Eligible Parties:   Grassroots and Advocacy Orgs.
  Kind of Organization:   Collaboration of the foundations donors.
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Tides Foundation Presidio Main Post, Bldg. No. 37 P.O. Box 29903 San Francisco, CA 94129-0903 Telephone: (415) 561-6400 E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.tidesfoundation.org

Toler Foundation
  Description:   Giving primarily to Christian schools and human services
  Types of Programs:   Education Health care; Human services, Christian agencies & churches;
  Eligible Parties:   Applications not accepted. Giving primarily in Covington and New Orleans; Contributes only to pre-selected organizations
  Kind of Organization:   Independent; Community
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   The Toler Foundation 3838 N. Causeway Blvd., Ste. 2525 Metairie, LA 70002-8317

Turner Foundation
  Description:   The foundation supports organizations involved with arts and culture, education, and science.
  Types of Programs:   Arts; Education; Higher education; Science; Secondary school/education
  Eligible Parties:   Giving limited to LA. No grants to individuals
  Kind of Organization:   Company-sponsored foundation; State
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   The Turner Foundation c/o JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. P.O. Box 1308 Milwaukee, WI 53201 Contact: Mike Robinson Application address: P.O. Box 91210, Baton Rouge, LA 70821

Turner Foundation-Atlanta
  Description:   Committed to preventing damage to the ecosystem
  Types of Programs:   Environment
  Eligible Parties:   Invitation Only
  Kind of Organization:   Independent; National Organization
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Turner Foundation, Inc. 133 Luckie Street NW 2nd Floor Atlanta, GA 30303 Tel: 404-681-9900 Fax: 404-681-0172 Website: www.turnerfoundation.org

TWL Foundation
  Description:   Giving primarily to Christian agencies and churches and for higher education
  Types of Programs:   Higher education; Christian agencies and churches
  Eligible Parties:   Giving on an national basis; with some emphasis on Searcy, AR.
  Kind of Organization:   Independent Foundation
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   W. Harrell Freeman, Pres. 1100 Poydras St., Ste 2200 New Orleans, LA 70163

Union Carbide Foundation
  Description:   The Union Carbide Foundation is a $20 million charitable trust established to enhance the corporation’s commitment to be an involved citizen in the communities where its employees work and live.
  Types of Programs:   The Foundation makes grants in three primary areas: education, diversity and environmental protection.
  Eligible Parties:   501c3 tax exempt organizations within priority communities that further system education reform, diversity and environmental protection.
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   Deborah J. Surat Administrator Corporate Contributions Union Carbide Corporation 39 Old Ridgebury Road, I-4 Danbury, CT 06817-0001

United Way for South Louisiana
  Description:   United Way for South Louisiana raises funds for its member agencies in the areas of senior services, literacy and education, emergency services, health and day care, youth services, violence prevention, and rehabilitation and training
  Types of Programs:   Adult education--literacy, basic skills & GED; Aging, centers/services; Children, day care; Crime/violence prevention, domestic violence; Education; Employment, services; Health care; Human services, emergency aid; Youth, services
  Eligible Parties:   Giving limited to south LA in the four-parish area of Assumption, Lafourche, St. Mary and Terrebonne.
  Kind of Organization:   Public Charity
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   United Way for South Louisiana 7910 Main St., Ste. 210 Houma, LA 70360 Telephone: (985) 879-2461 FAX: (985) 872-9615 URL: http://www.uwsla.com/

United Way for the Greater New Orleans Area
  Description:   Purpose is to increase the organized capacity of people to be independent and self-sufficient. It is the largest single not-for-profit funding of health and human services in the greater New Orleans area. Current areas of focus include: 1) successful children supported by strong families, 2) providing a safety net for people in need, and 3) the health and independence of the elderly, ill, and disabled
  Types of Programs:   Aging; Children/youth, services; Family services; Health care; Human services; People with disabilities.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving limited to the greater New Orleans, LA, area, including Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, and Plaquemines parishes
  Kind of Organization:   Public Charity
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   United Way for the Greater New Orleans Area 2515 Canal St. New Orleans, LA 70119 Telephone: (504) 822-5540 FAX: (504) 821-4378 URL: http://www.unitedwaynola.org/

United Way of Acadiana
  Description:   The United Way of Acadiana focuses on 1) responding to crisis, 2) strengthening families, 3) creating bright futures for children, 4) fostering senior independence, and 5) improving health and wellness.
  Types of Programs:   Aging; Children/youth, services; Family services; Health care; Human services
  Eligible Parties:   Giving limited to Acadia, Lafayette, St. Martin and Vermilion parishes, LA.
  Kind of Organization:   Public Charity
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   United Way of Acadiana, Inc. 215 E. Pinhook Rd. Lafayette, LA 70501 Telephone: (337) 233-8302 FAX: (337) 233-8380 E-mail: [email protected] Mailing address: P.O. Box 52033, Lafayette, LA 70505-2033 URL: http://www.unitedwayofacadiana.org/

United Way of Central Louisiana
  Description:   The United Way of Central Louisiana is a nonprofit local partnership that links donors and helping agencies with businesses, government, and other key players in central Louisiana to build a stronger community, including working together to help children succeed, to strengthen families, and to help those in crisis.
  Types of Programs:   Children/youth, services; Disasters, Hurricane Katrina; Economically disadvantaged; Family services; Human services
  Eligible Parties:   Children/youth, services; Disasters, Hurricane Katrina; Economically disadvantaged; Family services; Human services
  Kind of Organization:   Public Charity
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   United Way of Central Louisiana, Inc. 1101 Fourth St., Ste. 202 Alexandria, LA 71301 Telephone: (318) 443-7203 FAX: (318) 443-0004 URL: http://www.uwcl.org

United Way of Northwest Louisiana
  Description:   To mobilize the spirit of community to improve people lives through funding in the following focus areas: helping kids succeed, fostering self-reliance, helping people in crisis, supporting our seniors, and promoting health and wellness
  Types of Programs:   Aging, centers/services; Employment; Health care; Human services; Human services, emergency aid; Youth development
  Eligible Parties:   Giving limited to northwest LA, with emphasis on Shreveport
  Kind of Organization:   Public Charity
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   United Way of Northwest Louisiana 402 Edwards St. Shreveport, LA 71101 Telephone: (318) 677-2504 FAX: (318) 677-2544 E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.unitedway-nwla.org/

United Way of Southwest Louisiana
  Description:   The mission of the United Way of Southwest Louisiana, is to unite the community for the assessment of human needs and the delivery of appropriate services.
  Types of Programs:   Aging, centers/services; Children/youth, services; Community development; Family services; Health care; Human services; Youth development
  Eligible Parties:   Giving limited to southwest LA, including the parishes of Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron and Jefferson Davis
  Kind of Organization:   Public Charity
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   United Way of Southwest Louisiana, Inc. 715 Ryan St., Ste. 102 Lake Charles, LA 70601 Telephone: (337) 433-1088 FAX: (337) 433-3679 E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.unitedwayswla.org/

United Way of St. Charles
  Description:   The United Way of St. Charles will distribute funding to approximately 36 agencies and programs in St. Charles Parish in the areas of promoting health, wellness and independence, strengthening the community and supporting families, assisting with basic and emergency needs, and helping kids succeed
  Types of Programs:   Aging, centers/services; Children/youth, services; Community development; Family services; Health care; Human services; Youth development
  Eligible Parties:   Giving limited to St. Charles parish, LA.
  Kind of Organization:   Public Charity
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   United Way of St. Charles 13207 River Rd. P.O. Box 157 Luling, LA 70070 Telephone: (985) 331-9063 FAX: (985) 331-9069 E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.unitedwaystcharles.org/

Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) & Hurricane Katrina Universal Service Fund
  Description:   USAC is the designated administrator appointed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of all Universal Service Fund support programs - High Cost, Low Income, Rural Health Care, and Schools and Libraries. The fund is maintained through contributions made by telecommunications providers across the country and is disbursed based on four primary support programs
  Types of Programs:   USAC administers Universal Service Fund programs for high cost companies serving rural areas, low-income consumers, rural health care providers, and schools and libraries. The Universal Service Fund helps provide communities across the country with afford
  Eligible Parties:   To participate in a Universal Service Fund program, a recipient (whether it is a telecommunications provider, Internet access provider, or provider of internal connections or other eligible services) must meet the eligibility requirements
  Kind of Organization:   USAC is an independent, not-for-profit corp designated as the administrator of the Universal Service Fund by the FCC
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Universal Service Administrative Company 2000 L Street, N.W. Suite 200 Washington, D.C. 20036 Phone: 888-641-8722 Phone: (202) 776-0200 Website: http://www.universalservice.org http://www.universalservice.org/fund-administration/ or http://www.katrina-usf.org/katrina/

UPS Foundation
  Description:   The foundation supports organizations involved with education, hunger, nutrition, human services, economically disadvantaged people, and homeless people
  Types of Programs:   Adult education--literacy, basic skills & GED; Adult/continuing education; Canada; Economically disadvantaged; Education; Education, reading; Family services; Family services, parent education; Food services; Homeless; Human services; Mexico; Nutrition; V
  Eligible Parties:   Giving on a national basis. Also giving to statewide, regional, and national organizations. No support for religious organizations or theological functions or church-sponsored programs limited to church members. No grants to individuals, or for endowment
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   The UPS Foundation 55 Glenlake Pkwy., N.E. Atlanta, GA 30328 Telephone: (404) 828-6374 Contact: Evern D. Cooper Epps, Pres. FAX: (404) 828-7435 URL: http://www.community.ups.com/philanthropy/main.html

Usdin-Weil Foundation
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Arts; Education; Federated giving programs; Health care; Jewish agencies & temples
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in New Orleans, LA. No loans or program-related investments
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Usdin-Weil Foundation (formerly Weil-Usdin Foundation) 3 Newcomb Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70118-5527 Contact: Gene L. Usdin, Pres.

VA/Louisiana Methodist Orphanage
  Description:   Support only for the Louisiana Methodist Orphanage, Ruston
  Types of Programs:   Residential/custodial care
  Eligible Parties:   Contributes only to a pre-selected organization; Giving limited to Ruston, LA
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   VA/Louisiana Methodist Orphanage c/o Wachovia Bank, N.A. 100 N. Main St., 13th Fl. Winston-Salem, NC 27150

Verizon Foundation
  Description:   To help move America to a more literate society, Verizon uses a combination of corporate philanthropy, employee participation, celebrity volunteers, partnerships with literacy organizations and contributions from our customers
  Types of Programs:   Improving basic literacy and technology skills and creating an improved workforce
  Eligible Parties:   Citizens served by literacy, technology, domestic violence providers
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Contact the Local Verizon Community Relations Manager

Viola Winninghoff Aucoin Trust No. 2
  Description:   Roman Catholic agencies & churches.
  Types of Programs:   General/operating support.
  Eligible Parties:   Support only for the Diocese of Alexandria, LA.
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   P.O. Box 1308, Milwaukee, WI 53201

Virginia Rosanne Amato Foundation
  Description:   General/operating support.
  Types of Programs:   General/operating support.
  Eligible Parties:   Louisiana
  Kind of Organization:   Louisiana
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   1615 Poydras St., 22nd Fl, No. 2274 New Orleans, LA 70112-1254 Telephone: (504) 529-4966 Contact: John G. Amato, Pres.

Vivian & Bill M. Teague Charitable Foundation
  Description:   Giving primarily for religious purposes
  Types of Programs:   Federated giving programs; Human services; religion
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in LA. No grants to individuals
  Kind of Organization:   Operating foundation
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   Vivian & Bill M. Teague Charitable Foundation 24202 Lowe Davis Rd. Covington, LA 70435-6518

W. K. Kellogg Foundation
  Description:   Improve the health of people in communities through public health, prevention, and primary health care. Fund food production and food-related business systems are economically viable, environmentally sensitive, sustainable long-term, and socially responsible. The rural development work supports comprehensive, collaborative, and integrative efforts of people, organizations, and institutions that, together, create social and economic opportunities that lead to healthy rural communities and improvement in the lives of rural residents.
  Types of Programs:   Comprehensive Health Care Systems, Work Force Development, Information Technology, Leadership Development, Informing Public Policy
  Eligible Parties:   The organization or institution, as well as the purpose of the proposed project, must qualify under regulations of the United States Internal Revenue Service as a 501c3 organization.
  Kind of Organization:   National Foundation
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   W. K. Kellogg Foundation 1 Michigan Ave. E. Battle Creek, MI 49017-4058 Telephone: (269) 968-1611 Contact: Debbie Rey, Supervisor of Proposal Processing FAX: (269) 968-0413 URL: http://www.wkkf.org

Wal Mart Foundation
  Description:   The foundation supports organizations involved with education, the environment, health, substance abuse, hunger, safety, children and youth, community development, senior citizens, and minorities and awards college scholarships.
  Types of Programs:   Community grants; Education; Military support; Disaster relief; Medicine; Child safety and missing children
  Eligible Parties:   501(c)3 organizations; schools (public, parochial and private); Religious Organizations; Government Agencies; Civic and Veterans Groups
  Kind of Organization:   National Organization
  Deadlines:   Feb. 1 for Associate Scholarship and Walton Foundation Scholarship; Mar. 2 for Competitive Edge Scholarship Fund; May 1 for Distribution Center Scholarship; contact high school counselor for deadline for Sam Walton Community Scholarship Program
  Contact:   Wal-Mart Foundation 702 S.W. 8th St. Bentonville, AR 72716 URL: http://www.walmartfoundation.org

Wallace Foundation
  Description:   The foundation's mission is to enable institutions to expand learning and enrichment opportunities for all people.
  Types of Programs:   Arts Participation; Education leadership; Culture; Student achievement
  Eligible Parties:   Giving on a national basis. No support for religious, fraternal, or veterans' organizations; government and public policy organizations, environmental or conservation programs, health, medical or social service programs, international programs, or for pri
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   The Wallace Foundation (formerly Wallace-Reader's Digest Funds) 5 Penn Plz., 7th Fl. New York, NY 10001 Telephone: (212) 251-9700 Contact: Genl. Mgmt. FAX: (212) 679-6990 E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.wallacefoundation.org

Wal-Mart Foundation
  Description:   The foundation supports organizations involved with education, the environment, health, substance abuse, hunger, safety, children and youth, community development, senior citizens, and minorities and awards college scholarships
  Types of Programs:   Adult education--literacy, basic skills & GED; Aging; Alcoholism; Children/youth, services; Community development; Economic development; Education; Education, reading; Environment; Federated giving programs; Food services; Health care; Higher education; M
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in areas of company operations. No support for faith-based organizations not of direct benefit to the entire community. No grants for research, endowments, annual meetings, capital campaigns, conferences, travel, fundraising dinners or ga
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   Feb. 1 for Associate Scholarship and Walton Foundation Scholarship; Mar. 2 for Competitive Edge Scholarship Fund; May 1 for Distribution Center Scholarship; contact high school counselor for deadline for Sam Walton Community Scholarship Program
  Contact:   Wal-Mart Foundation 702 S.W. 8th St. Bentonville, AR 72716 URL: http://www.walmartfoundation.org

Wamstad-Keating Charitable Foundation
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   A religious, educational, charitable, scientific or literary organization.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in New Orleans, LA. No grants to individuals
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   Wamstad-Keating Charitable Foundation 14307 Hughes Ln. Dallas, TX 75240-8501 Contact: Colleen A. Keating Wamstad, V.P.

Wells Fargo Foundation
  Description:   The foundation supports organizations involved with job creation and job training, housing, human services, and economic development.
  Types of Programs:   Economic development; Education; Elementary/secondary education; Employment, services; Federated giving programs; Housing/shelter; Human services
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in areas of company operations; giving on a national basis for the Wells Fargo Housing Foundation. No support for religious organizations not of direct benefit to the entire community or fraternal organizations. No grants to individuals,
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   Feb. 1, May 1, Aug. 1, and Nov. 1 for Wells Fargo Housing Foundation
  Contact:   The Wells Fargo Foundation (formerly Norwest Foundation) 550 California St., 7th Fl. San Francisco, CA 94104 Telephone: (415) 396-5947 URL: http://www.wellsfargo.com/donations

West Foundation
  Description:   Giving primarily for higher education; some support also for Baptist churches
  Types of Programs:   Higher education; Protestant agencies & churches
  Eligible Parties:   Contributes only to a pre-selected organization; Giving primarily to Louisiana
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   West Foundation, Inc. 282 Cir. W. Ranch Rd. Minden, LA 71055-6427

Wheless Foundation
  Description:   Giving primarily for health and human services and to Christian churches
  Types of Programs:   Children/youth, services; Christian agencies & churches; Community development; Federated giving programs; Health organizations; Higher education
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in northwest LA
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   The Wheless Foundation c/o AmSouth Bank 333 Texas St., SH 2069 Shreveport, LA 71101

Whitney National Bank Corporate Giving Program
  Description:   The Whitney National Bank is part of the Taft Foundations and Corporate Giving Database which provides nearly 10,000 profiles of private and corporate foundations and giving programs. Makes charitable contributions to nonprofit organizations on a case by case basis.
  Types of Programs:   General/operating support, Sponsorships
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in the New Orleans, LA, area
  Kind of Organization:   Corporate giving Program
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Whitney National Bank Corporate Giving Program 228 St. Charles Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 Telephone: (504) 586-7270 Contact: Cleland Powell, Sr. V.P. FAX: (504) 599-3073 Temporary address: 1716 Mangum Rd., Houston, TX 77092

Wiener Weiss Wiener Foundation
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Human services, Environmental quality, protection, civil rights, civil liberty, health, rehabilitation, public affairs, volunteerism
  Eligible Parties:   Contributes only to a pre-selected organization; Giving primarily to Louisiana and Maryland. Applications not accepted.
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Wiener Weiss Wiener Foundation 333 Texas St., Ste. 2375 Shreveport, LA 71101 Telephone: (318) 424-3661

William B. Wiener, Jr. Foundation
  Description:   Giving primarily for the environment
  Types of Programs:   Animals/wildlife; Environment; Health organizations; Human services; Israel
  Eligible Parties:   Contributes only to a pre-selected organization; Giving primarily to Louisiana
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   William B. Wiener, Jr. Foundation 333 Texas St., Ste. 2375 Shreveport, LA 71101

William C. Woolf Foundation
  Description:   Giving primarily for education, health and human services, and to Christian churches
  Types of Programs:   Higher education; Medical research Human services; Children/youth services; Christian agencies and churches
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in Shreveport, LA. No grants to individuals
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   William C. Woolf Foundation 333 Texas St., SE 2069 Shreveport, LA 71101 Contact: Barbara York

William Randolph Hearst Foundation
  Description:   Assisting institutions to provide access and opportunity to underrepresented, low-income, and minority populations. The foundation's primary focus is on undergraduate education with support also for professional study at the undergraduate and graduate level. Giving also in the areas of health, social services, and culture
  Types of Programs:   Adult education--literacy, basic skills & GED; Arts; Arts education; Arts, cultural/ethnic awareness; Children/youth, services; Employment, services; Family services; Graduate/professional education; Higher education; Homeless, human services; Hospitals (
  Eligible Parties:   Giving limited to the U.S. and its territories. No support for public policy, public schools, advocacy, or foreign countries. No grants to individuals, or for media projects, conferences, workshops, seminars, multi-year grants, publishing projects, specia
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   William Randolph Hearst Foundation 888 7th Ave., 45th Fl. New York, NY 10106-0057 (415) 543-0400 URL: http://www.hearstfdn.org

William Robert Baird Charitable Trust
  Description:   Giving primarily for human services.
  Types of Programs:   Children/youth, services; Economically disadvantaged; Food services; Human services.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving limited to LA and MS. No grants to individuals.
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   William Robert Baird Charitable Trust c/o Citizens National Bank P.O. Box 911, 512 22nd Ave. Meridian, MS 39302 Telephone: (601) 693-1026 Contact: Sherry S. Turbyfill, V.P. and Trust Off. E-mail: [email protected]

William T. and Ethel Lewis Burton Foundation
  Description:   Giving for scholarships restricted to southwest Louisiana high school seniors and McNeese State University football team.
  Types of Programs:   Human services; Protestant agencies & churches.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving limited to southwest LA, with emphasis on Lake Charles. No grants for endowment funds or matching gifts; no loans.
  Kind of Organization:   Louisiana
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   641 W. Prien Lake Rd. Lake Charles, LA 70601 Contact: William B. Lawton, Chair.

Wisdom-Benjamin Foundation
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Arts; Education; Federated giving programs; Human services
  Eligible Parties:   Contributes only to a pre-selected organization; Giving limited to New Orleans, La
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Wisdom-Benjamin Foundation c/o Edward B. Benjamin, Jr. 201 St. Charles Ave., 51st Fl. New Orleans, LA 70170

Woldenberg Foundation
  Description:   Giving primarily for education, and to Jewish organizations
  Types of Programs:   Museums; Arts; Zoos/zoological societies; Human services; Federated giving programs
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in FL and LA
  Kind of Organization:   Independent; State organization
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   William Goldring, Pres. 301 Magazine St., 2nd Fl. New Orleans, LA 70130

Wooldridge Family Foundation, Inc.
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Recreation; Youth development, centers/clubs
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in New Orleans, LA. No grants to individuals
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   Wooldridge Family Foundation, Inc. 2007 Flightway Dr. Atlanta, GA 30341 Contact: Winnie Beaucaire, Secy.

Woolworth Foundation
  Description:   Established in 1968; supporting organization of Louisiana Conference of the Methodist Church and Centenary College of Louisiana
  Types of Programs:   Higher education, college; Protestant agencies & churches
  Eligible Parties:   Contributes only to a pre-selected organization; Giving primarily to Shreveport, Louisiana
  Kind of Organization:   Public charity
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Woolworth Foundation 333 Texas St., Ste. 2100 Shreveport, LA 71101-5302

World Witness Evangelism Association, Inc.
  Description:   A religious, educational, charitable, scientific or literary organization.
  Types of Programs:   Religious, educational, scientific or literary programs
  Eligible Parties:   Giving limited to LA
  Kind of Organization:   Operating foundation
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   World Witness Evangelism Association, Inc. 441 Dew Ln. and Johnson Rd. West Monroe, LA 71291-8664

Worldwide Foundation
  Description:   The foundation promotes and encourages the spreading of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
  Types of Programs:   Christian agencies & churches; Education; Religion
  Eligible Parties:  
  Kind of Organization:   Public Charity
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Worldwide Foundation P.O. Drawer 377 West Monroe, LA 71294-0377 Telephone: (318) 396-1752 Contact: A. Jonathan Howard, Pres.

Wurtele Foundation, Inc.
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Christian agencies & churches
  Eligible Parties:   Contributes only to a pre-selected organization; Giving primarily to Louisiana and New York
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Wurtele Foundation, Inc. 1 W. Church St. Elmira, NY 14901

York-Orleans Foundation, Inc.
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Adult education--literacy, basic skills & GED; Performing arts, orchestra (symphony); YM/YWCAs & YM/YWHAs
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily for education and Jewish organizations. Contributes only to a pre-selected organization; Giving limited to New Orleans, La
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   York-Orleans Foundation P.O. Box 50458 New Orleans, LA 70150-0458

Youth Venture Foundation
  Description:   Provides grants up $1,000 for new youth created, youth-led, sustainable ventures that benefit the community
  Types of Programs:   Environmental; Youth education
  Eligible Parties:   Young leaders between the ages of 12 and 20 who want to launch a venture-an organization, club, or business that will aid those affected by hurricane Katrina
  Kind of Organization:   National Organization
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Youth Venture Susan Hamilton Attn: Hope Venture Grants 434 W. 33rd St., 12th Floor New York, NY 10001 www.youthventure.org

Yvonne & Red Adams Foundation
  Description:   Giving primarily for religion, particularly Roman Catholic churches, organizations, and schools; funding also for the human services
  Types of Programs:   Secondary school/education; Higher education; Human services; Roman Catholic agencies and churches
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in LA
  Kind of Organization:   Independent; State organization
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Brad A. Adams 228 St. Charles Ave., Ste. 707 New Orleans, LA 70130

Zadeck Family Foundation
  Description:   A religious, educational, charitable, scientific or literary organization.
  Types of Programs:   Education
  Eligible Parties:   Contributes only to a pre-selected organization; Giving primarily to Louisiana
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Zadeck Family Foundation c/o Donald J. Zadeck 401 Edwards St., Ste. 900 Shreveport, LA 71101

Zemurray Foundation
  Description:   Grants primarily for education, particularly higher education, cultural programs, civic affairs, hospitals, and medical research
  Types of Programs:   Arts; Education; Government/public administration; Higher education; Hospitals (general); Medical research.
  Eligible Parties:   Contributes only to a pre-selected organization; Giving limited to New Orleans, La and Cambridge, MA
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Zemurray Foundation 228 St. Charles Ave., Ste. 1024 New Orleans, LA 70130 Contact: Kimberley M. Quintana, Treas

Zuschlag Family Foundation
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Christian agencies & churches; Federated giving programs
  Eligible Parties:   Contributes only to a pre-selected organization; Giving primarily to Louisiana
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   N/a
  Contact:   Zuschlag Family Foundation c/o Richard E. Zuschlag 108 Astoria Loop Lafayette, LA 70508

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