Donald Palmer Charitable Foundation
The Donald Palmer Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Its 2024 filing lists grants to Louisiana organizations including schools, churches, a university, and a children’s museum.
Donald Palmer Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Donald Palmer Charitable Foundation gave $1.9M across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $175K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,925,000
- +450.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +450.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $175,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $29,527,454
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Donald Palmer Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- Contact
Application contact: Donald Palmer
Mailing address: 1100 Poydras Street Ste 2775, New Orleans, LA 70163
Phone: (504) 482-6661
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Donald Palmer Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Holy Cross High School ($1.1M). Together the top 10 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 20 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Louisiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Donald Palmer Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 12733% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 82% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2021) to $1.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross High School New Orleans, LA | Support Research Programs | $1,075,000 |
| Mater Dolorosa Church New Orleans, LA | Support Research Programs | $500,000 |
| Loyola University New Orleans, LA | Support Research Programs | $90,000 |
| St Rita Catholic Church New Orleans, LA | Support Research Programs | $50,000 |
| Stuart Hall School for Boys New Orleans, LA | Support Research Programs | $50,000 |
| St Francis Xavier Catholic Metairie, LA | Support Research Programs | $50,000 |
| Carrollton Boosters Club New Orleans, LA | Support Research Programs | $25,000 |
| St Michael Special School New Orleans, LA | Support Research Programs | $25,000 |
| Louisiana Childrens Museum New Orleans, LA | Support Research Programs | $25,000 |
| CYO Youth and Young Adult New Orleans, LA | Support Research Programs | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $29,527,454 | $2,137,055 | $2,126,595 | $1,925,000 | 11 | $1,925,000 | $1,982,163 | $2,339,273 |
| 2023 | $29,516,994 | $24,994,058 | $470,265 | $350,000 | 2 | $350,000 | $1,305,821 | $2,172,142 |
| 2022 | $4,993,201 | $1,235,396 | $89,628 | $35,000 | 2 | $35,000 | $184,285 | $234,397 |
| 2021 | $3,847,433 | $307,574 | $42,686 | $15,000 | 1 | $15,000 | $279,888 | $229,687 |
| 2020 | $3,582,545 | $454,076 | $345,268 | $325,000 | 4 | — | $438,387 | $198,372 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Donald Palmer Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including educational, religious, youth, and cultural organizations. Loyola University describes itself as a Jesuit and Catholic institution of higher education preparing students to lead meaningful lives and work for a more just world. The Louisiana Children’s Museum says it engages children’s potential through play, shared explorations, and dialogue with adults.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $1,925,000 through 11 grants. Grants ranged from $15,000 to $1,075,000, with a median grant of $50,000. The largest awards were $1,075,000 to Holy Cross High School and $500,000 to Mater Dolorosa Church, both in New Orleans. Other notable grants included $90,000 to Loyola University, $50,000 each to St. Rita Catholic Church, Stuart Hall School for Boys, and St. Francis Xavier Catholic, and $25,000 each to Carrollton Boosters Club, St. Michael Special School, and Louisiana Children’s Museum.
The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It accepts unsolicited requests. Applications should be made by letter to Donald Palmer. The filing lists no deadline and no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Donald Palmer as president.
Donald Palmer Charitable Foundation is led by Donald Palmer, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Donald Palmer
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Donald Palmer Charitable Foundation
How much does Donald Palmer Charitable Foundation give each year?
Donald Palmer Charitable Foundation gave $1.9M across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $350K across 2 grants.
What is Donald Palmer Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Donald Palmer Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $175,000, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Donald Palmer Charitable Foundation give grants?
Donald Palmer Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Louisiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New Orleans, LA (10 grants).
Does Donald Palmer Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Donald Palmer Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Research Programs" (11 grants).
Who are Donald Palmer Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Donald Palmer Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Holy Cross High School ($1,075,000), Mater Dolorosa Church ($500,000) and Loyola University ($90,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Donald Palmer Charitable Foundation?
Donald Palmer Charitable Foundation reported $29.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Donald Palmer Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including educational, religious, youth, and cultural organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Donald Palmer Charitable Foundation?
Donald Palmer Charitable Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Donald Palmer Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Donald Palmer Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-1329780. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Donald Palmer Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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