Francis X Bride Testamentary Trust
Francis X Bride Testamentary Trust is a private foundation, based in Lake Charles, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. Net investment income was $48K.
Francis X Bride Testamentary Trust at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,659,521
- -0.6% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $47,644
- +25.7% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $47,644
- +25.7% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $58,227
- -94.6% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Francis X Bride Testamentary Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 6 grants of 12 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Francis X Bride Testamentary Trust gives
- Giving fell 67% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2024) to $3.0M (2021). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| McNeese State Lake Charles, LA | Charitable Contribution | $600,000 |
| LSU Health Foundation New Orleans New Orleans, LA | Charitable Contribution | $150,000 |
| Saint Louis Cathedral High School Lake Charles, LA | Charitable Contribution | $150,000 |
| Immaculate Conception Cathedral School Lake Charles, LA | Charitable Contribution | $100,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,659,521 | $47,644 | $58,227 | — | — | — | $47,644 | $41,994 |
| 2024 | $1,670,104 | $37,900 | $1,069,389 | $1,000,000 | 4 | $1,000,000 | $37,900 | $70,274 |
| 2023 | $2,701,824 | $85,708 | $1,554,216 | $1,500,000 | 4 | $1,500,000 | $85,708 | $14,213 |
| 2021 | $6,045,187 | $1,524,091 | $3,037,666 | $3,037,609 | 4 | $3,037,609 | $154,622 | $11,962 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Francis X Bride Testamentary Trust reported a distributable amount of $42K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Francis X Bride Testamentary Trust is led by Graham Portus, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Graham Portus
Trustee
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
$44K (2023) → $38K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $38K, to Graham Portus (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Francis X Bride Testamentary Trust
How large is Francis X Bride Testamentary Trust?
Francis X Bride Testamentary Trust reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $48K.
Where does Francis X Bride Testamentary Trust operate?
Francis X Bride Testamentary Trust has awarded grants in Louisiana.
How much is Francis X Bride Testamentary Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Francis X Bride Testamentary Trust reported a distributable amount of $42K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Francis X Bride Testamentary Trust's EIN?
Francis X Bride Testamentary Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-6698389. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work Francis X Bride Testamentary Trust funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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