Joyce S Mudd Foundation
The Joyce S Mudd Foundation is a private foundation based in Shreveport, Louisiana. In filing year 2026, it gave $242,428 through 10 grants to charitable organizations, including for accessibility improvements, medical research and care, community assistance, and other projects.
Joyce S Mudd Foundation at a glance
In short: Joyce S Mudd Foundation gave $242K across 10 grants in 2026 (avg $24K), mostly in Louisiana. 60% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $242,428
- +48.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 10
- +25.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $24,243
- +18.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $7,125
- Total assets
- $608,088
- +3.1% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 60% first-time grantees (6 of 10, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (86% 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 Joyce S Mudd Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states in its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10003 Cristincoats Ct, Shreveport, LA 71118-4503
Phone: (318) 909-7470
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Joyce S Mudd Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was the Centenary College of Louisiana ($112K). Together the top 10 received $242K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 37 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2026, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Louisiana, 11% to recipients in Maryland, and 3% to recipients in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Joyce S Mudd Foundation open to new grantees?
60%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 6 of 10 grantees (60%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $47K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $35K repeat.
- 10% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 76% 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 (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $97K (2022) to $242K (2026). In 2026 it made 10 grants totaling $242K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| the Centenary College of Louisiana Shreveport, LA | for funding the construction of a handicap accessible elevator to be built in the Hurley School of Music building | $112,428 |
| Centenary College Shreveport, LA | to provide funding for the construction of a handicap accessible elevator to be built in the Hurley School of Music building | $43,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Bethesda, MD | for funding research to develop gene editing therapies for patients with cystic fibrosis | $27,000 |
| FeistWeiller Cancer Center Shreveport, LA | provided funds for the McDade Hospice House | $25,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Durham NC Durham, NC | Provided funds for its mobile dental clinic | $7,500 |
| The Minden Foundation Minden, LA | Provide charitable assistance within the Minden LA area for those needs not specifically met by other charities | $6,750 |
| Haughton Police Department Haughton, LA | provided funds for the purchase of police body cameras | $5,750 |
| Humane Society of NW Louisiana Shreveport, LA | provided funds for renovating all of its kennels | $5,600 |
| the First Baptist Church School Shreveport, LA | for funding the construction of Sports Complex for the schools students | $5,000 |
| Christus FoundationICU Shreveport, LA | Provided funds for an ICU unit for babies born prematurely | $4,400 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $608,088 | $68,151 | $245,272 | $242,428 | 10 | $242,428 | $63,151 | $316,907 |
| 2025 | $589,525 | $63,111 | $165,050 | $163,170 | 8 | $163,170 | $180,883 | $242,018 |
| 2024 | $578,062 | $61,374 | $221,984 | $219,090 | 12 | $219,091 | $64,628 | $190,768 |
| 2023 | $738,673 | $118,935 | $1,574 | — | — | $159,000 | $118,723 | $157,721 |
| 2022 | $780,302 | $82,010 | $593 | $96,880 | 7 | $96,880 | $72,752 | $158,312 |
| 2021 | $810,133 | $59,615 | $142,811 | $141,000 | 6 | — | $74,102 | $146,599 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joyce S Mudd Foundation reported a distributable amount of $317K for 2026 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants supported projects including construction of an accessible elevator at Centenary College’s Hurley School of Music, cystic fibrosis gene-editing research, hospice and premature-infant intensive care, a mobile dental clinic, police body cameras, kennel renovations, and a school sports complex.
One recipient, The Minden Foundation, describes its own mission as providing emergency financial assistance to individuals or families facing hardship from uninsured casualty losses, sickness, injuries, accidents, physical handicaps, or illness.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation gave $242,428 through 10 grants. The median grant was $7,125; grants ranged from $4,400 to $112,428.
Notable 2026 grants included:
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists these co-directors:
- Linda M Turley
- John S Mudd
- Susan M Holland
- Carlene J Mudd
Joyce S Mudd Foundation's 2026 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Carlene J. Mudd
Co-Director
Director → Co-Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John S. Mudd
Co-Director
Director & Registered Agent → Co-Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda M. Turley
Co-Director
Director → Co-Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan M. Holland
Co-Director
Director → Co-Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Christian Mudd (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Emilie Mudd Guy (2024) — Director
- Former: Emilie Mudd (2021–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Joyce S Mudd Foundation
How much does Joyce S Mudd Foundation give each year?
Joyce S Mudd Foundation gave $242K across 10 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $163K across 8 grants.
What is Joyce S Mudd Foundation's typical grant size?
Joyce S Mudd Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $7,125, and its average grant was $24,243, across 10 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Joyce S Mudd Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does Joyce S Mudd Foundation give grants?
Joyce S Mudd Foundation gives mostly in Louisiana: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Shreveport, LA (6 grants).
Does Joyce S Mudd Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Joyce S Mudd Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Joyce S Mudd Foundation's largest grantees?
Joyce S Mudd Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include the Centenary College of Louisiana ($112,428), Centenary College ($43,000) and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation ($27,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Joyce S Mudd Foundation?
Joyce S Mudd Foundation reported $608K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $242K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $317K (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 Joyce S Mudd Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Joyce S Mudd Foundation?
The foundation states in its 2025 filing 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 Joyce S Mudd Foundation's EIN?
Joyce S Mudd Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-1485643. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Joyce S Mudd 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.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 1, 2022)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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