James D Moncus Family Foundation
The James D Moncus Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Lafayette, Louisiana. In 2024, it gave $1,083,500 through 11 grants, all to organizations in Louisiana, supporting purposes that included health and sciences, community needs, medical care, historic preservation, and education.
James D Moncus Family Foundation at a glance
In short: James D Moncus Family Foundation gave $1.1M across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $99K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,083,500
- +19.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $98,500
- -2.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $14,656,853
- -8.6% 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 James D Moncus Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4400-A Ambassador Caffery Parkway, Lafayette, LA 70508
Phone: (337) 984-7010
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James D Moncus Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Louisiana at Lafayette Foundation ($520K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 34 (62%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 11 grants listed for 2024 went to recipients in Louisiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How James D Moncus Family Foundation gives
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 301% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 153% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $80K (2020) to $1.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette Foundation Lafayette, LA | Supports the Health and Sciences Field | $500,000 |
| Lafayette Central Park Inc Lafayette, LA | Supports the Civic Needs of the Community | $250,000 |
| Hospice of Acadiana Inc Lafayette, LA | Provide Unreimbursed Medical Care for Terminal Patients | $100,000 |
| Cathedral of St John Lafayette, LA | Support the Historic Preservation Effor Phase II | $100,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Acadiana Lafayette, LA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Lourdes Foundation Inc Lafayette, LA | Supports the Medical Field | $40,000 |
| St Patrick Catholic Church Lafayette, LA | Support Improvements to Recotory | $20,000 |
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette Foundation Lafayette, LA | Endowed Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Day One Foundation Lafayette, LA | General Support | $2,000 |
| Ladies & Gents Booster Club Crowley, LA | Supports High School Education | $1,000 |
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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 | $14,656,853 | $345,469 | $1,726,366 | $1,083,500 | 11 | $1,083,500 | $473,845 | $708,255 |
| 2023 | $16,033,141 | $-287,548 | $993,898 | $906,250 | 9 | $906,250 | $399,625 | $707,586 |
| 2022 | $17,312,293 | $2,248,616 | $1,102,184 | $877,000 | 9 | $877,000 | $455,435 | $712,804 |
| 2021 | $16,163,881 | $15,405,776 | $272,633 | $270,500 | 3 | $270,500 | $23,267 | $165,237 |
| 2020 | $1,025,414 | $-68,995 | $83,869 | $79,705 | 2 | — | $26,887 | $51,802 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James D Moncus Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $708K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for the health and sciences field, community needs, care for terminally ill patients, historic preservation, youth services, healthcare, and education.
Among its grantees, Lafayette Central Park Inc says its mission is to plan, design, build, and maintain a community park for Lafayette and the surrounding area. Hospice of Acadiana describes its work as providing individualized medical and other support to people facing advanced or terminal illness, regardless of their financial means. Boys & Girls Club of Acadiana says it seeks to help young people reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Lourdes Foundation says it facilitates gifts for charitable healthcare programs and services supporting Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $1,083,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $500,000, with a median grant of $40,000.
Notable 2024 grants included:
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Doris R Moncus, Debbie P Spallino, and Marla Frederick as trustees.
James D Moncus Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Debbie P. Spallino
Trustee
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$350K (2024)
Doris R. Moncus
Trustee
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
$50K (2024)
Marla Frederick
Trustee
On filings since 2023
15 hrs/week
$50K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Ellen Stutes (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: James D. Moncus (2020) — Trustee
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 $350K, to Debbie P Spallino (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about James D Moncus Family Foundation
How much does James D Moncus Family Foundation give each year?
James D Moncus Family Foundation gave $1.1M across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $906K across 9 grants.
What is James D Moncus Family Foundation's typical grant size?
James D Moncus Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $40,000, and its average grant was $98,500, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does James D Moncus Family Foundation give grants?
James D Moncus Family 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 Lafayette, LA (9 grants) and Crowley, LA (2 grants).
Does James D Moncus Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 18% of James D Moncus Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are James D Moncus Family Foundation's largest grantees?
James D Moncus Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Louisiana at Lafayette Foundation ($520,000 across 2 grants), Lafayette Central Park Inc ($250,000) and Hospice of Acadiana Inc ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is James D Moncus Family Foundation?
James D Moncus Family Foundation reported $14.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $708K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does James D Moncus Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for the health and sciences field, community needs, care for terminally ill patients, historic preservation, youth services, healthcare, and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James D Moncus Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 James D Moncus Family Foundation's EIN?
James D Moncus Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0182020. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does James D Moncus Family 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 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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