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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: cfkleven@mmm.com
http://www.3Mgiving.com

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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: desantar@aptea.com URL: http://www.apsupermarket.com/in_your_community.asp Additional URL: http://www.aptea.com/community.asp

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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

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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: info@adfbr.org URL: http://www.adfbr.org

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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: info@aidmatrix.org URL: http://www.aidmatrix.org

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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/

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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: webmail@aecf.org E-mail: jnittoli@aecf.org URL: http://www.aecf.org

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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: jfisher@artsandhumanitiesswla.org URL: http://www.artsandhumanitiesswla.org

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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: acgbr@aol.com URL: http://www.acgbr.com

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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

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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

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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

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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: info@avichaina.org URL: http://www.avichai.org

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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

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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 banrock@conservationfund.org Ph: (703) 525-6300 http://www.conservationfund.org/?article=2831

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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: info@bcm.org

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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

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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/

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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/

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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: grants.manager@bellsouth.com URL: http://www.bellsouthfoundation.org

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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 www.bp-conservation-programme@birdlife.org.uk

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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

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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: daa_admin@bms.com URL: http://www.bms.com/aboutbms/founda/data

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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

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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

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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: scofoundation@shellus.com

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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: rcampbell@bwfund.org URL: http://www.bwfund.org

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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

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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/

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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

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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/

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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: tarynm@turnerfoundation.org URL: http://www.captainplanetfdn.org

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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:moranch@aol.com

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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.

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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

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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

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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]: info@mott.org

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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: citigroupfoundation@citi.com URL: http://www.citigroup.com/citigroup/corporate/foundation/index.htm

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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: cmwf@cmwf.org URL: http://www.cmwf.org

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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 info@cfacadiana.org http://66.193.23.4/sites_cfa/1831/images/CFA_Hurricane_Relief_Grant_Application.doc

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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/

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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.

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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

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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: info@cottonwoodfdn.org URL: http://www.cottonwoodfdn.org/

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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

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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: pkscott@whitneybank.com

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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

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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 inquiries@packard.org

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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: info@emcf.org Additional E-mail (for Albert Chung): achung@emcf.org URL: http://www.emcf.org

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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

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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

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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 info@ellawest.org

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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

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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

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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: mail@enterprisefoundation.org URL: http://www.enterprisefoundation.org

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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

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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 general@envsc.org

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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: info@farmaid.org Additional tel.: (800) FARM-AID URL: http://www.farmaid.org

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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): mhk@fish4thefuturefoundation.org Hope Shea (Program Manager): hope.shea@fish4thefuturefoundation.org

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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 jshedloc@naco.org www.naco.org/fivestar

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 fwn@fundwildnature.org

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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: gefoundation@ge.com URL: http://www.gefoundation.com

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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/

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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

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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

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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

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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 gpoafoundation@aol.com

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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: info@moore.org URL: http://www.moore.org/

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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

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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

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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: info@gnof.org

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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: pkuhl@guidant.com URL: http://www.guidant.com/foundation/

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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 vthorburn@lff.org URL: http://www.lff.org/give/gulfcoastfund.html

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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: hlf@hluce.org

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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: hd_foundation@homedepot.com Additional tel.: (866) 593-7019 URL: http://www.homedepotfoundation.org

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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: info@heinz.org URL: http://www.heinz.org

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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: wilsonfoundation@hwilson.org

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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

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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.

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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

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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/

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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: mhk@fish4thefuturefoundation.org

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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

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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

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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/

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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; jkc@jackkentcookefoundation.org

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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: mail@jhartfound.org www.Jhartfound.org

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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: 4answers@macfound.org TDD: (312) 920-6285 URL: http://www.macfound.org

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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: jpmorgan.chase.grants@jpmchase.com URL: http://www.jpmorganchase.com/grants

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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

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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

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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 doniele.c.kane@kcsr.com or http://www.kcsi.com/employee/emp_giving.html

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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: fdns@woodruff.org URL: http://www.lpwhitehead.org

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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

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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

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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: info@lindberghfoundation.org Website: http://www.lindberghfoundation.org

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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

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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/

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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: leh@leh.org

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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: 4answers@macfound.org TDD: (312) 920-6285 URL: http://www.macfound.org

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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: info@marincf.org URL: http://www.marincf.org

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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: mayfoundation@may-co.com URL: http://www2.mayco.com/common/com_index.jsp

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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

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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/

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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/

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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

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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

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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/

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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

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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 scdlite@microsoft.com for application information. Access info at www.universalservice.org

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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: jcrigler@mcglinchey.com

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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 musser@visi.com

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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

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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

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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

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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: sdelvillar@fs.fed.us

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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

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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: stark@starkadmin.org Address for physical delivery: 601 W. Green Ave. Orange, TX 77630-5718 URL: http://www.starkfoundation.org

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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/

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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

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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 info@normanfdn.org

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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: pgfund.im@pg.com Tel. for inf.: (513) 945-8454 URL: http://www.pg.com/company/our_commitment/community.jhtml

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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: reviewcommittee@publicwelfare.org http://www.publicwelfare.org

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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 reviewcommittee@publicwelfare.org

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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

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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

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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: eddiekennisonfoundation@yahoo.com URL: http://www.eddiekennisonfoundation.com

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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.

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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: info@rapidesfoundation.org URL: http://www.rapidesfoundation.org

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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: mail@rwjf.org www.rwjf.org

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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: sbcfdn@txmail.sbc.com Additional tel.: (800) 591-9663 URL: http://www.sbc.com/gen/corporate-citizenship?pid=2560

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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

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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

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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

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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: Deborah.Kotch@christushealth.org URL: http://www.christusschumpert.org/about_foundmain.htm

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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: scofoundation@shellus.com

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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.

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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: saf@southarts.org URL: http://www.southarts.org

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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

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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

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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

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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: info@starksfoundation.org URL: http://www.starksfoundation.org

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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/

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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: kristy.funk.cm3n@statefarm.com Additional E-mail: home.sf-foundation.494b00@statefarm.com URL: http://www.statefarm.com/foundati/foundati.htm

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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: request@surdna.org URL: http://www.surdna.org

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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

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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

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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

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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: benj@gnof.org E-mail for Donor-Advised fund grant recommendations to the Rebuild New Orleans Fund: GNOFgrants@gnof.org URL: http://www.gnof.org

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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

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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

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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: foundation@nalco.com

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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/

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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: info@tides.org URL: http://www.tidesfoundation.org

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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: info@tides.org URL: http://www.tidesfoundation.org

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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/

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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/

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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: info@unitedwayofacadiana.org Mailing address: P.O. Box 52033, Lafayette, LA 70505-2033 URL: http://www.unitedwayofacadiana.org/

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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

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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: uwnwla@softdisk.com URL: http://www.unitedway-nwla.org/

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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: give@unitedwayswla.org URL: http://www.unitedwayswla.org/

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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: uwsc-pk@ix.netcom.com URL: http://www.unitedwaystcharles.org/

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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/

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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: info@wallacefoundation.org URL: http://www.wallacefoundation.org

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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: sturbyfi@ecitizensnationalbank.com

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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