Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities
THE LOUISIANA ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO PARTNER WITH COMMUNITIES, INSTITUTIONS, AND INDIVIDUALS TO EXPLORE LOUISIANA'S PAST, REFLECT ON OUR PRESENT, AND IMAGINE OUR FUTURE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11.5M
+9.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$445K
-33.3% YoY
Grant Count
41
-14.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
-21.9% YoY
About Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities
Based on IRS filings
Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in NEW ORLEANS, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $11.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 41 grants totaling $445K. Net investment income was $216K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,488,310 | $10,473,367 | $9,063,576 |
| Revenue | $6,488,147 | $6,782,095 | $5,589,510 |
| Expenses | $5,955,139 | $5,847,481 | $4,762,109 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $216,155 | $89,482 | $195,645 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
139 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
8 open opportunities from Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities
Constitution Day Grants
LOUISIANA ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Constitution Day Grants - Mini Grants
LOUISIANA ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES
Amount
Up to US $1,400
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Emergency Mitigation & Preparedness Grants
LOUISIANA ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include South Louisiana Wetlands Discovery Center ($25,000), East Carroll Parish Library ($20,000), Lafourche Parish Public Library ($15,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE LAFAYETTE, LA | PROGRAM SERVICE | $6,300 |
| HARK RODESSA, LA | PROGRAM SERVICE | $8,000 |
| LOUISIANA FOLKLORE SOCIETY LAFAYETTE, LA | PROGRAM SERVICE | $8,000 |
| LOUISIANA LIBRARY AND BOOK FESTIVAL FOUNDATION BATON ROUGE, LA | PROGRAM SERVICE | $8,000 |
| NEW ORLEANS BOOK FESTIVAL AT TULANE UNIVERSITY NEW ORLEANS, LA | PROGRAM SERVICE | $8,000 |
| NORTHWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA NATCHITOCHES, LA | PROGRAM SERVICE | $8,000 |
| SOUTHERN FOREST HERITAGE MUSEUM AND RESEARCH CENTER LONG LEAF, LA | PROGRAM SERVICE | $8,000 |
| TENNESSEE WILLIAMS FESTIVAL NEW ORLEANS, LA | PROGRAM SERVICE | $8,000 |
| LAFAYETTE MUSEUM ASSOCIATION LAFAYETTE, LA | PROGRAM SERVICE | $8,300 |
| ACADIAN HERITAGE & CULTURE FOUNDATION INC LAFAYETTE, LA | PROGRAM SERVICE | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TY BROMELL | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| CHRIS CENAC SR MD | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| REBECCA COLLINS | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| STEWART EWING | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| FAYE FLANAGAN | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| MARK GREMILLION | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| SHERRY GUARISCO | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| RANDY HAYNIE | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| LINDA HOLYFIELD | VICE-CHAIR | 2 | — |
| LIZ MANGHAM | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| KELLEN MATHEWS | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| MELINDA MINTZ | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR | 2 | — |
| JODY MONTELARO | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| DAVID ROCKETT JR | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| ARMAN SADEGHPOUR | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| MARIE MOYSE SCHLESINGER | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| AMAL SHAMIEH | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| SHARLENE SINEGAL-DECUIR | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| KATHY VICTORIAN | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| SHARONDA WILLIAMS | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| PHEBE HAYES | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| NATHAN PONDER | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| WENDELL RILEY | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| HOLLY WILSON | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| JOHN BARBRY | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| LAURA PRISCO | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| CHANLER HOLDEN MITTENDORF | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| WILLIE LANDRY MOUNT | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| CLELAND POWELL | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 1 | — |
| MIRANDA RESTOVIC | PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECT | 40 | $262,174 |
| PATRICK CARRIER | COO | 40 | $156,168 |
| ERIN GREENWALD | VICE PRESIDENT OF PUBLIC P | 40 | $118,939 |
| SHANTRELL AUSTIN | CHIEF OF STAFF | 40 | $150,676 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities?
Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in NEW ORLEANS, LA. It holds $11.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities?
As of 2024, Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities holds $11.5M in total assets with $6.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 41 grants totaling $445K in 2024.
Where does Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities operate?
Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Georgia, Louisiana, Montana, New York.
What size grants does Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities award?
In 2024, Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities awarded 41 grants totaling $445K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities's EIN?
Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-0795568. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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