Contemporary Arts Center

Everett D and Geneva V Sugarbaker

Saint Louis, MO

The Saint Louis-based foundation previously gave to preselected charitable organizations in Missouri, typically awarding about $12,000–$13,000 per grant in 2022 and 2023; its much larger 2024 grants established two foundations. It does not accept unsolicited requests, and its 2024 filing was marked final, with all assets distributed to the two foundations.

Shearer-Owen Music Foundation

Sherman Oaks, CA

610 Stompers Inc

New Orleans, LA

To promote the artistic traditions and culture of new orleans, Louisiana, including the art of dance, by building cultural awareness through education and dance performances. 610 Stompers may also provide financial support to other worthy charitable and non-profit organizations located in the new orleans, la area.to promote the artistic traditions and culture of new orleans, Louisiana, including the art of dance, by building cultural awareness through education and dance performances. 610 Stompers may also provide financial support to other worthy charitable and non-profit organizations located in the new orleans, la area

Clean Energy Group Inc

Montpelier, VT

Clean energy research and advocacy. Clean Energy Group promotes effective clean energy policies, develops low carbon technology innovation strategies and promotes new financial tools to strengthen the economy and stabilize climate change.

Jack and Marilyn Macallister

Gunnison, CO

The Andrew and Barbara Bangser Charitable

Wilmington, DE

Heron Oaks Foundation

Cincinnati, OH

Heron Oaks Foundation’s 2025 final filing says it has wound down, made final distributions to public charities, and reported no grants. In 2024 it gave $607,240 across 17 grants, with listed recipients in Washington, Michigan, and Illinois; the information does not establish a broader geographic focus. It gave only to preselected organizations and did not accept unsolicited requests.

Marcel J Damiens Family Foundation

Metairie, LA

The foundation supports children’s cancer research and care, education, food access, and other community services, with 90% of its 2024 grant dollars going to Louisiana organizations. Its 25 grants ranged from $500 to $60,000, with a median of $2,500. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited funding requests.

The Highfield Foundation Fifth Third Bank

Cincinnati, OH

The Highfield Foundation Fifth Third Bank funds organizations working in areas including education, youth services, behavioral health, land conservation, and animal welfare. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $35,000, with a median of $5,000, and supported organizations across several states, especially California, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Oregon. It gives only to preselected charities and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Gannett Foundation Inc

New York, NY

Gannett Foundation’s 2025 grants supported a range of organizations, with listed awards generally between $1,500 and $2,500, though the available figures do not establish a typical grant size or geographic focus. The foundation has wound down: its 2026 filing reports no grants or assets, and no current application process or acceptance of unsolicited requests is stated.

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation Inc

New Orleans, LA

It funds arts education, cultural events, and the creation or documentation of work reflecting Louisiana’s music, culture, and heritage, primarily in Louisiana. Community Partnership Grants are up to $7,500; across its reported grants, the median award was $10,000, and the funder directs applicants to apply through its grant portal.

Bentson Foundation

Wayzata, MN

The Bentson Foundation funds higher education, public health, arts and humanities, and mental health, primarily in Minneapolis/St. Paul and Santa Barbara, California. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,000 to $7.1 million, with a median of $50,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests.