Marcel J Damiens Family Foundation
The Marcel J Damiens Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Metairie, Louisiana. Its 2024 grants supported charitable organizations working in areas including children’s cancer research and care, education, food access, and community services.
Marcel J Damiens Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Marcel J Damiens Family Foundation gave $162K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Louisiana. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $162,000
- +112.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +8.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,480
- +95.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $401,966
- +182.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (10 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Marcel J Damiens 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: 3625 Clifford Drive, Metairie, LA 70002
Phone: (504) 831-6651
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Marcel J Damiens Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Triumph Over Kid Cancer Foundation ($60K). Together the top 10 received $138K.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 81 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Louisiana. The remaining grant dollars went to organizations in Michigan (3%), Missouri (3%), Alabama (2%), and New York (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Marcel J Damiens Family Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 25 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $30K (2022) to $162K (2024). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $162K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Triumph Over Kid Cancer Foundation New Orleans, LA | Charity - Support for Research on Children's Cancer | $60,000 |
| The Good Shepherd School New Orleans, LA | Charity - to support educating low-income, urban youth with quality education, integrated with personal, moral and spiritual development, and continued guidance during the students' further education | $25,000 |
| Friends of Discovery Kenner, LA | Charity - to support the growth of the school in order to remain on the cutting edge of eduction | $10,000 |
| Lady of the Lake Taste of Tammany Mandeville, LA | Charity - support of our lady of the lake catholic school | $10,000 |
| Archbishop Hannan High School Covington, LA | Charity - Support for Archbishop Hannan High School | $10,000 |
| Feeding America Chicago, LA | Charity - to support improving access to healthy foods | $5,000 |
| Lcgicare Foundation Novi, MI | Charity - to assist learning care group childcare providers in times of need | $5,000 |
| St Angela Merici Metairie, LA | Charity - to Support Catholic Elementary Education | $5,000 |
| Basket of Hope St. Louis, MO | Charity - to Support Services to Hospitalized Children | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society New Orleans, LA | Charity - Support for Cancer Research | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $401,966 | $434,603 | $174,922 | $162,000 | 25 | $162,000 |
| 2023 | $142,285 | $121,705 | $76,609 | $76,200 | 23 | $76,200 |
| 2022 | $97,189 | $43,000 | $29,730 | $29,500 | 10 | $29,500 |
| 2021 | $83,919 | $63,950 | $39,095 | $38,901 | 15 | $38,901 |
| 2020 | $59,064 | $89,000 | $52,665 | $52,500 | 8 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for education, cancer research, hospitalized children and their families, food access, and other charitable services. For example, Basket of Hope describes its mission as giving hope to hospitalized children and their families through baskets for children and parents. Northshore Food Bank says it provides access to basic needs, while the LSU Foundation describes its work as cultivating and investing in philanthropic partnerships to advance LSU’s academic priorities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave 25 grants totaling $162,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $60,000, with a median of $2,500. Notable grants included $60,000 to Triumph Over Kid Cancer Foundation for research on children’s cancer; $25,000 to The Good Shepherd School for educating low-income urban youth; and $10,000 each to Friends of Discovery, Lady of the Lake Taste of Tammany, and Archbishop Hannan High School.
Other 2024 grants included $5,000 to Basket of Hope, whose mission is to support hospitalized children and their families, and $2,500 to Northshore Food Bank, which says it provides access to basic needs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists TAB J DAMIENS as president and MICHELLE D HENNESSEY as vice president/secretary treasurer.
Marcel J Damiens Family Foundation is led by Tab J. Damiens, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tab J. Damiens
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michelle D. Hennessey
Vice President & Secretary Treasurer
Vice President-Secty → Vice President & Secretary Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Marcel J Damiens Family Foundation
How much does Marcel J Damiens Family Foundation give each year?
Marcel J Damiens Family Foundation gave $162K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $76K across 23 grants.
What is Marcel J Damiens Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Marcel J Damiens Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $6,480, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Marcel J Damiens Family Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Marcel J Damiens Family Foundation give grants?
Marcel J Damiens Family Foundation gives mostly in Louisiana: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Metairie, LA (7 grants), New Orleans, LA (5 grants) and Covington, LA (3 grants).
Does Marcel J Damiens Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Marcel J Damiens Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Marcel J Damiens Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Marcel J Damiens Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Triumph Over Kid Cancer Foundation ($60,000), The Good Shepherd School ($25,000) and Friends of Discovery ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Marcel J Damiens Family Foundation?
Marcel J Damiens Family Foundation reported $402K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $435K.
What does Marcel J Damiens Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for education, cancer research, hospitalized children and their families, food access, and other charitable services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Marcel J Damiens 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 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.
Does Marcel J Damiens 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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