Gretna Historical Society
Operate historic museum for the public. Conduct events that are of historic significance for public edification. Carry on programs of historic education. Involvement in and support of local community preservation works.
Gretna Historical Society at a glance
In short: Gretna Historical Society reported $8K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $8,300 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +80.4% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $478,387
- -4.8% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $194,156
- +8.0% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $26,991
- +215.2% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $218,404
- +0.7% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Gretna Historical Society funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2023) to $36K (2020). In 2024 it reported $8K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salem Lutheran Church Gretna, LA | Historic Preservation of Church facilities | $26,000 |
| St Joseph Church Gretna, LA | Restoration Preservation of Church facilities | $600 |
| City of Gretna Gretna, LA | Community spirited contribution | $150 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $478,387 | $194,156 | $218,404 | $8,300 | Total only | $26,991 |
| 2023 | $502,635 | $179,802 | $216,951 | $4,600 | Total only | $8,563 |
| 2022 | $539,884 | $229,931 | $240,185 | $26,750 | 3 | $-2,482 |
| 2020 | $456,076 | $202,179 | $188,689 | $36,000 | Total only | $7,442 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Gretna Historical Society
Based on IRS filings
Gretna Historical Society is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Gretna, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $478K in total assets. In 2024, it reported $8K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $27K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gretna Historical Society is led by Lisa LaFrance, President on every filing since 2023; 3 of 14 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lisa LaFrance
President
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judy LeBlanc
Director of Facilities
Membership Chairman → Director of Facilities, 2022
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$28K (2022) → $30K (2024)
Janet Parker
Caretaker Assistant
Assistant Caretaker → Caretaker Assistant, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $8K (2024)
Sarah Daigle
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $6K (2024)
M Helen Williams
Publicity & Communcations
Corresponding Secretary → Board Member at Large, 2022
Board Member at Large → Publicity & Communcations, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Monica Naquin
Board Member at Large
Archivist → Board Member at Large, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ray Markase
Vice President
Program Chairman → Board Member at Large, 2022
Board Member at Large → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Dieterich
Archivist & Historian
Historian → Historian & Archivist, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sylvia Schwarz
Recording Secretary
President → Recording Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Amacker
Board Member at Large
Recording Secretary → Board Member at Large, 2023
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Blaine Daigle
Sergeant at Arms
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Holly Lawson
Corresponding Secretary
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Coles
Board Member at Large
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Val Coles
Parliamentarian
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Chris Ziifle (2020–2022) — Board Member at Large
- Former: Holly Williams (2020–2022) — Sergeant at Arms
- Former: James Rolf (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Sue McLetchie (2020–2022) — Parliamentarian
- Former: Allison Livingston (2020) — Recording Secretary
- Former: B J LeBlanc (2020) — Building Chairman Caretaker
- Former: Garland Gaspard (2020) — Board Member at Large
- Former: Paulette Murphy (2020) — Assistant Caretaker
- Former: Terry Lacoste (2020) — Board Member at Large
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $30K, to Judy LeBlanc (Director of Facilities). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Gretna Historical Society
How much does Gretna Historical Society give each year?
Gretna Historical Society reported $8K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it reported $5K in grants paid.
How large is Gretna Historical Society?
Gretna Historical Society reported $478K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $194K.
What is Gretna Historical Society?
Gretna Historical Society is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Gretna, LA. It holds $478K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Gretna Historical Society operate?
Gretna Historical Society has awarded grants in Louisiana.
What is Gretna Historical Society's EIN?
Gretna Historical Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-0795358. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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