James J Buquet Jr Family Foundation
The James J Buquet Jr Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Houma, Louisiana. Its 2024 filing describes grants and donations for education and community projects, including support for teachers and schools and for local civic, religious, and government organizations.
James J Buquet Jr Family Foundation at a glance
In short: James J Buquet Jr Family Foundation gave $100K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $100,000
- +106.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,545
- +124.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,578,549
- -1.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to James J Buquet Jr Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 7053, Houma, LA 70361
Phone: (985) 851-3638
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James J Buquet Jr Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Catholic Foundation of South Louisiana ($27K). Together the top 10 received $85K.
Grant Size Distribution
136 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 136 grants of 136 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing shows that 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Louisiana, 4% to Virginia, and 4% to Georgia. The largest listed recipients were in Louisiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
How James J Buquet Jr Family Foundation gives
- 91% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 53% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2023) to $212K (2022). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Foundation of South Louisiana Schriever, LA | General Support | $27,000 |
| Vandebilt Catholic High School Houma, LA | General Support | $23,000 |
| Bayou Community Foundation Houma, LA | General Support | $6,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank New Orleans, LA | General Support | $6,000 |
| Holy Trinity Academy Schriever, LA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Nicholls Foundation Thibodaux, LA | General Support | $5,000 |
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette Foundation Lafayette, LA | General Support | $4,000 |
| American Legion Post 233 Loganville, GA | General Support | $4,000 |
| MAX Charter School Thibodaux, LA | General Support | $2,500 |
| Randolph College Lynchburg, VA | General Support | $2,000 |
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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 | $1,578,549 | $94,540 | $117,683 | $100,000 | 22 | $100,000 | $76,857 | $93,086 |
| 2024 | $1,609,492 | $230,757 | $67,131 | $48,500 | 24 | $48,500 | $212,126 | $83,166 |
| 2023 | $1,458,405 | $-23,025 | $25,911 | $6,500 | 4 | $6,500 | $44,505 | $82,122 |
| 2022 | $1,507,340 | $166,778 | $232,649 | $211,942 | 46 | $211,942 | $139,896 | $91,978 |
| 2021 | $1,573,211 | $83,921 | $103,943 | $82,800 | 40 | — | $62,778 | $90,044 |
| 2020 | $1,593,234 | $56,085 | $102,536 | $80,050 | 40 | — | $34,627 | $86,274 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James J Buquet Jr Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $93K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes grants to teachers and schools for educational supplies, classroom equipment upgrades, scholarships, and endowments. It also describes grants and donations for community projects run by local civic organizations, religious organizations, and local government, including work to benefit the community and people affected by natural disasters.
Its 2025 grants included organizations whose own stated missions span several areas. The Catholic Foundation of South Louisiana says it enhances Catholic churches, parishes, schools, and services in South Louisiana communities. Bayou Community Foundation says it works to strengthen Lafourche Parish, Terrebonne Parish, and Grand Isle through philanthropic leadership. Holy Trinity Academy describes itself as a private K–12 independent school committed to classical education. American Legion Post 233 says it assists families and veterans in need with services including housing, food, and clothing. Other 2025 recipients included a community theater, a foundation supporting financial aid and programs for older adults, and a foundation supporting a community college.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $100,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $27,000, with a median of $2,000. The largest grants included $27,000 to Catholic Foundation of South Louisiana, $23,000 to Vandebilt Catholic High School, $6,000 each to Bayou Community Foundation and Second Harvest Food Bank, and $5,000 each to Holy Trinity Academy and Nicholls Foundation. The listed grants were for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2025 filing lists Glenny Lee C Buquet as president; James J Buquet III as secretary-treasurer; and Andree B Casey, Carleton A Casey, Sinclair M Buquet, and Michelle E Buquet as directors.
James J Buquet Jr Family Foundation is led by Glenny Lee C Buquet, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Glenny Lee C Buquet
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andree B Casey
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carleton A Casey
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sinclair M Buquet
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle E Buquet
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James J Buquet III
Secty-Treas
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Michelle B Golding (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 James J Buquet Jr Family Foundation
How much does James J Buquet Jr Family Foundation give each year?
James J Buquet Jr Family Foundation gave $100K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $49K across 24 grants.
What is James J Buquet Jr Family Foundation's typical grant size?
James J Buquet Jr Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $4,545, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does James J Buquet Jr Family Foundation give grants?
James J Buquet Jr Family Foundation gives mostly in Louisiana: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houma, LA (9 grants), Schriever, LA (3 grants), Thibodaux, LA (3 grants) and Lynchburg, VA (3 grants).
Does James J Buquet Jr Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of James J Buquet Jr Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are James J Buquet Jr Family Foundation's largest grantees?
James J Buquet Jr Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Catholic Foundation of South Louisiana ($27,000), Vandebilt Catholic High School ($23,000) and Bayou Community Foundation ($6,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is James J Buquet Jr Family Foundation?
James J Buquet Jr Family Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $100K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $93K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does James J Buquet Jr Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes grants to teachers and schools for educational supplies, classroom equipment upgrades, scholarships, and endowments. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James J Buquet Jr Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is James J Buquet Jr Family Foundation's EIN?
James J Buquet Jr Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-1373371. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does James J Buquet Jr 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 2020–2025
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