J B Levert Foundation
J B Levert Foundation is a private foundation located in Metairie, Louisiana. Its 2026 filing reports 65 grants totaling $50,000, all to recipients in Louisiana. The foundation states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
J B Levert Foundation at a glance
In short: J B Levert Foundation gave $50K across 65 grants in 2026 (avg $769.231), mostly in Louisiana. 0% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $50,000
- -1.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 65
- -7.1% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $769
- +6.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $1,350,209
- +15.6% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 65, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to J B Levert Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: P O Box 518, Metairie, LA 70004
Phone: (504) 828-2950
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who J B Levert Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Becket Breaux Community Foundation ($7K). Together the top 10 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
341 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 341 grants of 341 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2026 went to recipients in Louisiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 65 itemized grants.
Cities
Is J B Levert Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 0 of 65 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 100% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−19%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 78% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2019) to $70K (2022). In 2026 it made 65 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Becket Breaux Community Foundation Beaux Bridge, LA | For General Operating Support | $7,200 |
| City of Thibodaux Thibodaux, LA | For General Operating Support | $7,000 |
| St Theresa Center for the Works of Mercy St Martinville, LA | For General Operating Support | $3,000 |
| LSU Rural Life Museum Baton Rouge, LA | For General Operating Support | $1,250 |
| Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Baton Rouge, LA | For General Operating Support | $1,250 |
| Olol Foundation Baton Rouge, LA | For General Operating Support | $1,250 |
| Pennington Biomedical Research Foundation Development Department Baton Rouge, LA | For General Operating Support | $1,250 |
| Ed White Catholic High School Thibodaux, LA | For General Operating Support | $1,100 |
| A Safe Space of St Charles AMA, LA | General Support | $1,000 |
| Nicholls State University Foundation Thibodaux, LA | For General Operating Support | $1,000 |
Ready to take the next step with J B Levert Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,350,209 | $97,393 | $64,748 | $50,000 | 65 | $50,000 | $83,546 | $63,762 |
| 2025 | $1,167,925 | $107,638 | $63,070 | $50,500 | 70 | $50,515 | $90,603 | $61,593 |
| 2024 | $1,080,159 | $35,183 | $62,004 | $50,000 | 67 | $50,000 | $24,435 | $50,226 |
| 2023 | $923,011 | $7,365 | $72,168 | $62,000 | 66 | $62,000 | $2,488 | $46,246 |
| 2022 | $1,026,077 | $131,268 | $81,516 | $69,725 | 73 | $69,725 | $120,780 | $59,598 |
| 2021 | $1,244,761 | $114,729 | $50,772 | $40,000 | 68 | — | $104,009 | $50,613 |
| 2020 | $809,071 | $35,300 | $48,298 | $41,000 | 77 | — | $23,226 | $44,596 |
| 2019 | $814,685 | $27,836 | $47,907 | $35,000 | 72 | — | $19,592 | $37,776 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J B Levert Foundation reported a distributable amount of $64K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center describes its mission as improving survivorship and lessening the burden of cancer through treatment, care, early detection, research, and education. The Arc of St. Charles describes its mission as providing care training to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Other supported organizations describe work in domestic-violence services, education, community health and human services, and the arts.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation made 65 grants totaling $50,000. Grants ranged from $160 to $7,200, with a median of $500. Most of the listed largest grants were designated for general operating support.
The largest listed grants were $7,200 to Becket Breaux Community Foundation and $7,000 to the City of Thibodaux. Other grants included $3,000 to St Theresa Center for the Works of Mercy; $1,250 each to LSU Rural Life Museum, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, OLOL Foundation, and Pennington Biomedical Research Foundation Development Department; and $1,100 to Ed White Catholic High School. A Safe Space of St Charles, Nicholls State University Foundation, Southeast Louisiana Council Boy Scouts of America, and St Charles Soc Concerns Committee each received $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Julie Kahle Domingue as president and Carl Yoder as secretary. Directors listed are Gabrielle Lamar Pearce, Elizabeth R Loe, Katherine S Emery, Elizabeth C Dober, Edward C Levert, Winston Levert Goulas, and Stephanie Marie Levert.
J B Levert Foundation is led by Julie Kahle Domingue, President since 2026 (on filings since 2022); none of the 9 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Julie Kahle Domingue
President
Director → President, 2026
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward C. Levert
Director
Vice President Farming Ope → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth C. Dober
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine S. Emery
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Marie Levert
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Winston Levert Goulas
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth R. Loe
Director
President → Director, 2026
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gabrielle Lamar Pearce
Director
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carl Yoder
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Gabrielle Lamar Brown (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Pamela S. Tapie (2019–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Elizabeth R. Schott (2019–2022) — President
- Former: Anne Lee Levert (2019–2021) — President
- Former: Jane C. Legier (2019–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2026. "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 J B Levert Foundation
How much does J B Levert Foundation give each year?
J B Levert Foundation gave $50K across 65 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $51K across 70 grants.
What is J B Levert Foundation's typical grant size?
J B Levert Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $500, and its average grant was $769, across 65 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does J B Levert Foundation give grants?
J B Levert Foundation gives mostly in Louisiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Thibodaux, LA (17 grants), St Martinville, LA (9 grants), Covington, LA (7 grants) and New Orleans, LA (5 grants).
Does J B Levert Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of J B Levert Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (65 of 65) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are J B Levert Foundation's largest grantees?
J B Levert Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Becket Breaux Community Foundation ($7,200), City of Thibodaux ($7,000) and St Theresa Center for the Works of Mercy ($3,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is J B Levert Foundation?
J B Levert Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $50K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $64K (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 J B Levert Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from J B Levert Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is J B Levert Foundation's EIN?
J B Levert Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7450682. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2026.
Does J B Levert Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 12, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in J B Levert Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Saint Louis, MO
The Enterprise Holdings Foundation supports charitable and educational nonprofits in communities where Enterprise Mobility operates, focusing on health, education, arts, and disaster relief; applicants must be actively supported by an Enterprise Mobility team member, spouse, or domestic partner. Giving varies widely: it reported 9,499 grants in 2024, but its 2025 filing showed one grant of $101.4 million, so that amount is not a typical award. Applications are accepted at any time through eligible Enterprise-affiliated applicants; the Foundation does not limit giving to preselected organizations.
Assets
$594.3M
Grants
1
Total Given
$101.4M
The Greater New Orleans Foundation
New Orleans, LA
The Greater New Orleans Foundation funds arts and culture, education, youth development, health, social services, and other regional priorities across the 13 parishes of Southeast Louisiana. Its stated average grant is about $20,000; its IMPACT grants are invitation-only, while the Foundation encourages nonprofits to share information about their work through a form.
Assets
$513.0M
Grants
623
Total Given
$34.6M
Blue Cross & Blue Shield
Baton Rouge, LA
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation funds nonprofit health- and education-related programs, including community health initiatives, innovative pilots, and crisis or disaster response, primarily in Louisiana. In 2024, grants ranged from $1,000 to $360,000, with a median of $33,333. It uses a letter-of-intent process for its programs; crisis and disaster requests are accepted on an ongoing basis while funds and need allow.
Assets
$35.2M
Grants
62
Total Given
$3.0M
Catholic Foundation of South Louisiana
Schriever, LA
The Catholic Foundation of South Louisiana funds Catholic parishes, schools, diocesan ministries, and local nonprofits, including projects supporting women, children, families, education, and community needs. Its 2025 grants had a median of about $15,600 and ranged from about $5,000 to $687,000, primarily serving organizations in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux; applications are submitted through its online portal for specific opportunities, but unsolicited requests are not addressed.
Assets
$29.7M
Grants
41
Total Given
$1.7M
United Way of Southeast Louisiana
New Orleans, LA
United Way of Southeast Louisiana funds collaborative efforts to reduce poverty, including workforce training, housing, health care, youth development, education, and food access. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,575 to $303,517, with a median of $37,368, and it primarily serves seven Southeast Louisiana parishes. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$25.1M
Grants
160
Total Given
$8.4M
Ochsner Clinic Foundation
New Orleans, LA
Ochsner Clinic Foundation supports medical care, education, research, and community health, with 2024 grants also going to organizations working in areas such as education, workforce development, culture, and the arts; its stated funding priorities are not specified. In 2024, grants ranged from $5,250 to $815,660, with a median of $15,000, and 91% of grant dollars went to Louisiana recipients. The Foundation directs non-research project inquiries to its philanthropy office, but does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$6.6B
Grants
124
Total Given
$6.7M
More similar funders
More Funders in Louisiana
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). J B Levert Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/j-b-levert-foundation-morg_7ac64913507f43c399501fe385844d53
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_237450682_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{J B Levert Foundation funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/j-b-levert-foundation-morg_7ac64913507f43c399501fe385844d53},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-15. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from J B Levert Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
J B Levert Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?