Marcel J Damiens Family Foundation

METAIRIE, LA EIN: 26-2204320

Marcel J Damiens Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in METAIRIE, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $402K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 25 grants totaling $162K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$402K

+182.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$162K

+112.6% YoY

Grant Count

25

+8.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$6K

+95.6% YoY

About Marcel J Damiens Family Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Marcel J Damiens Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in METAIRIE, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $402K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 25 grants totaling $162K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

14states
+6 more states

Cities

Baton RougeBurkevilleChicagoCovingtonDallasDavenportDelanoEclecticHoustonKennerKerrvilleMandevilleMauriceMemphisMetairieNew OrleansNew YorkNoviOcean SpringsOpelousas

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$120K$239K$359K$478K20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$401,966$142,285$97,189
Revenue$434,603$121,705$43,000
Expenses$174,922$76,609$29,730
Qualifying Distributions$162,000$76,200$29,500
Net Investment Income
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$41K$81K$122K$162K8 grants202015 grants202110 grants202223 grants202325 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

TRIUMPH OVER KID CANCER …$60KTHE GOOD SHEPHERD SCHOOL$25KFRIENDS OF DISCOVERY$10KLADY OF THE LAKE TASTE O…$10KARCHBISHOP HANNAN HIGH S…$10KFEEDING AMERICA$5KLCGICARE FOUNDATION$5KST ANGELA MERICI$5KBASKET OF HOPE$5KAMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY$3K

Grant Size Distribution

81 grants across all recorded years

80<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Triumph Over Kid Cancer Foundation ($60,000), The Good Shepherd School ($25,000), Friends of Discovery ($10,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
BROTHER MARTIN NEW ORLEANS, LACHARITY - TO SUPPORT CLASS OF '76 ENDOWMENT$2,000
SUNSHINE KIDS FOUNDATION HOUSTON, TXCHARITY - TO SUPPORT ACTIVITIES TO YOUNG CANCER PATIENTS$1,000
ST ANN MENS CLUB METAIRIE, LACHARITY - TO SUPPORT ACTIVITIES PROVIDING VARIOUS SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY$500
FEEDING AMERICA CHICAGO, LACHARITY - TO SUPPORT IMPROVING ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOODS$5,000
FRIENDS OF CHILDRENS HARBOR ECLECTIC, ALCHARITY - TO STENGTHEN FAMILIES OF SERIOUSLY ILL CHILDREN THROUGH REFUGE, RESPITE AND RESOURCES$2,500
FRIENDS OF DISCOVERY KENNER, LACHARITY - TO SUPPORT THE GROWTH OF THE SCHOOL IN ORDER TO REMAIN ON THE CUTTING EDGE OF EDUCTION$10,000
GREATER NEW ORLEANS COUNCIL OF NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES METAIRIE, LACHARITY - EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT FOR US SEA SERVICES$2,500
HAMS FOR FAMS METAIRIE, LACHARITY - TO DISTRIBUTE HAMS TO NEEDY FAMILIES FOR CHRISTMAS$1,000
JEFFERSON COUNCIL ON AGING METAIRIE, LACHARITY - TO SUPPORT ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY$1,000
LADY OF THE LAKE TASTE OF TAMMANY MANDEVILLE, LACHARITY - SUPPORT OF OUR LADY OF THE LAKE CATHOLIC SCHOOL$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
TAB J DAMIENSPRESIDENT
MICHELLE D HENNESSEYVICE PRESIDENT / SECRETARY TREASURER

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marcel J Damiens Family Foundation?

Marcel J Damiens Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in METAIRIE, LA. It holds $402K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Marcel J Damiens Family Foundation?

As of 2024, Marcel J Damiens Family Foundation holds $402K in total assets with $435K in annual revenue. It awarded 25 grants totaling $162K in 2024.

Where does Marcel J Damiens Family Foundation operate?

Marcel J Damiens Family Foundation has awarded grants in Alabama, Florida, Iowa, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, New York, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont.

What size grants does Marcel J Damiens Family Foundation award?

In 2024, Marcel J Damiens Family Foundation awarded 25 grants totaling $162K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Marcel J Damiens Family Foundation's EIN?

Marcel J Damiens Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2204320. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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