J Edgar Monroe Foundation
The J Edgar Monroe Foundation is a private foundation established in 1976 and based in Metairie, Louisiana. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with a focus on charitable giving across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$10.8M
-4.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.0M
-3.6% YoY
Grant Count
76
-6.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
+2.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving priorities include:
- Arts
- Education
- Children and youth services
- Social services
- Philanthropy and voluntarism
- Human services
The foundation primarily funds general charitable purposes and has demonstrated particular interest in education-related initiatives, including support for science teachers and STEM education.
Grantmaking
The foundation distributes grants across multiple recipients annually, with a significant portion of funding directed toward educational institutions.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking extends primarily to:
- Louisiana
- Texas
- Rhode Island
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2023:
- Total Assets: $11,365,945
- Total Revenues: $522,804
- Total Expenses: $1,216,489
- Total Liabilities: $61
Revenue Composition (2023):
- Investment income and dividends: $433,050
- Net rental income: $47,918
- Grants and contributions: $26,000
The foundation maintains a substantial asset base and generates revenue primarily through investment returns and rental income.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10,830,874 | $11,365,945 | $12,059,630 |
| Revenue | $699,319 | $522,804 | $556,273 |
| Expenses | $1,234,390 | $1,216,489 | $1,181,509 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,082,276 | $1,130,974 | $1,073,126 |
| Net Investment Income | $447,205 | $414,032 | $407,890 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,033,195 | $974,860 | $876,166 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- William F Finegan – President
- P Kevin Colomb – Vice President
- Blair Monroe – Treasurer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blair Monroe | Treasurer | — | $17,200 |
| William F Finegan | President | 4 | $31,200 |
| P Kevin Colomb | Vice President | — | $21,800 |
Contact Information
Address: 111 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Suite 407, Metairie, LA 70005-3024
Phone: 504-529-3539
EIN: 72-0784059
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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