Arlene and Joseph Meraux Charitable Foundation — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

Arlene and Joseph Meraux Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Violet, Louisiana with $96.9M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$96.9Mtotal assets

1999IRS ruling year

Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 25% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants Arlene and Joseph Meraux Charitable Foundation has awarded

40 grantees · $2.4M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

St Bernard Parish Government $1.5M
Wyes-tv - Greater New Orleans Education Television Foundation $125K
Community Center Of St Bernard $90K
St Bernard Parish Dept Of Community Development $80K
Goat In The Road Productions $57K
Casa New Orleans $50K
Educational Broadcasting Foundation Inc $50K
Louisiana State University $42K
Interlochen Center For The Arts $40K
Hamline University $40K
Ducks Unlimited Inc $36K
Flyspace Performing Arts Academy Inc $30K
Nunez Community College Foundation $28K
University Of New Orleans Foundation Inc $25K
Greater New Orleans Foundation $23K
St Bernard Economic Development Foundation $20K
St Bernard Council On Aging $17K
Nola Tree Project $12K
Los Islenos Heritage & Cultural Society $11K
Stem Library Lab $10K
Friends Of The Battle Of New Orleans $10K
Knights Of The Nemesis Social Club $10K
The Company A St Bernard Community Theatre $10K
St Bernard School Board $7K
Chalmette High School $7K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

FY2018$974K
FY2019$1.2M
FY2020$2.8M
FY2021$3.6M
FY2022$1.2M
FY2023$2.6M

About Arlene and Joseph Meraux Charitable Foundation

TypePrivate foundation
Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
HeadquartersViolet, Louisiana
EIN721400981
IRS ruling1999

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

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Frequently asked questions

What is Arlene and Joseph Meraux Charitable Foundation?

Arlene and Joseph Meraux Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Violet, Louisiana with $96.9M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Arlene and Joseph Meraux Charitable Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Arlene and Joseph Meraux Charitable Foundation?

Arlene and Joseph Meraux Charitable Foundation's EIN is 721400981. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Arlene and Joseph Meraux Charitable Foundation?

Private foundations like Arlene and Joseph Meraux Charitable Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Arlene and Joseph Meraux Charitable Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.