Martial F Billeaud Sr Foundation
The Martial F Billeaud Sr Foundation is a private foundation based in Broussard, Louisiana. It awarded 18 grants totaling $48,700 in 2024 to organizations in Louisiana, including religious, educational, civic, arts, and community-service organizations.
Martial F Billeaud Sr Foundation at a glance
In short: Martial F Billeaud Sr Foundation gave $49K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Louisiana. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $48,700
- +0.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,706
- +0.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $471,807
- +31.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (4 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (100% 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 Martial F Billeaud Sr Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It accepts unsolicited requests. The filing instructs applicants to submit a letter stating how funds are to be used. No award restrictions are listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Patrick Kennedy
Mailing address: 3074 Eastland Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Phone: (225) 892-3057
Email: patrick@billeaudcompanies.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Martial F Billeaud Sr Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Joseph Church ($13K). Together the top 10 received $42K.
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 82 grants of 82 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Louisiana. Listed recipients were located in Broussard, Lafayette, and Youngsville.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Martial F Billeaud Sr Foundation open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 18 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 72% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 62% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 141% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
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 (2021) to $49K (2024). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $49K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Church Broussard, LA | Religious | $12,500 |
| City of Broussard Broussard, LA | CIVIC | $5,000 |
| University of Louisiana at Lafayett Lafayette, LA | Educational | $5,000 |
| Childrens Museum of Acadiana Lafayette, LA | Education | $4,000 |
| My Brother Rocks Spectrum Broussard, LA | CIVIC | $3,000 |
| Broussard Chamber Foundation Broussard, LA | CIVIC | $2,500 |
| Miles Perret Cancer Services Lafayette, LA | CIVIC | $2,500 |
| St Cecilia School Broussard, LA | Educational | $2,500 |
| Gifting Grace Project Lafayette, LA | CIVIC | $2,500 |
| Cathedral of St John the Evangelist Lafayette, LA | Religious | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $471,807 | $174,606 | $62,895 | $48,700 | 18 | $48,700 | $138,961 | $34,604 |
| 2023 | $360,096 | $51,344 | $59,588 | $48,260 | 18 | $48,260 | $19,616 | $28,676 |
| 2022 | $368,340 | $-562 | $44,545 | $32,050 | 17 | $32,050 | $451 | $27,577 |
| 2021 | $413,447 | $57,336 | $44,736 | $30,000 | 15 | $30,000 | $39,061 | $31,040 |
| 2020 | $400,847 | $78,938 | $57,977 | $44,150 | 14 | — | $54,363 | $27,474 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Martial F Billeaud Sr Foundation reported a distributable amount of $35K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants included support for churches and schools, a university, the City of Broussard, and nonprofit organizations serving community needs.
Among its grantees, Gifting Grace Project describes its mission as supporting homeless and indigent children. Miles Perret Cancer Services says it provides information, advocacy, support, services, and supplies to cancer patients, families, and oncology professionals. Acadiana Center for the Arts says it fosters art and culture in Acadiana through education, outreach, nonprofit assistance, exhibits, and performances. 232-HELP says it assists people in crisis through referrals, direct services, collaboration, education, and new programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 18 grants totaling $48,700. Grants ranged from $500 to $12,500, with a median grant of $2,500.
The largest listed awards were $12,500 to St. Joseph Church in Broussard; $5,000 each to the City of Broussard and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette; and $4,000 to the Children’s Museum of Acadiana. Other listed recipients included My Brother Rocks Spectrum ($3,000), Broussard Chamber Foundation ($2,500), Miles Perret Cancer Services ($2,500), Gifting Grace Project ($2,500), and St. Cecilia School ($2,500). The foundation also gave $500 each to Acadiana Center for the Arts and 232-HELP.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Patrick Kennedy Jr. as chairman; Peggy Voorhies as treasurer; and Jeannine McCloskey, Kenneth Comeaux, Susie Heroman, George DeGravelle, Charlene C. Kennedy, Peg Clark, Patrice Ellis, and Steven Hebert as directors.
Martial F Billeaud Sr Foundation is led by Patrick Kennedy Jr., Chairman since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 13 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patrick Kennedy Jr.
Chairman
Director → Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Arleen Orgeron
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Charlene C. Kennedy
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
George Degravelle
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeannine McCloskey
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kenneth Comeaux
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patrice Ellis
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Peg Clark
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susie Heroman
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Paulette Reed
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Steven Hebert
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Tanya E. Miles
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Peggy Voorhies
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Paul Eason (2020–2021) — Chairman
- Former: Jennifer Whitmore (2020) — Director
- Former: Lucile Maroney (2020) — Director
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 Martial F Billeaud Sr Foundation
How much does Martial F Billeaud Sr Foundation give each year?
Martial F Billeaud Sr Foundation gave $49K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $48K across 18 grants.
What is Martial F Billeaud Sr Foundation's typical grant size?
Martial F Billeaud Sr Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,706, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Martial F Billeaud Sr Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Martial F Billeaud Sr Foundation give grants?
Martial F Billeaud Sr Foundation gives mostly in Louisiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lafayette, LA (9 grants) and Broussard, LA (7 grants).
Does Martial F Billeaud Sr Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Martial F Billeaud Sr Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Civic" (10 grants), "Educational" (3 grants) and "Religious" (3 grants).
Who are Martial F Billeaud Sr Foundation's largest grantees?
Martial F Billeaud Sr Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St Joseph Church ($12,500), City of Broussard ($5,000) and University of Louisiana at Lafayett ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Martial F Billeaud Sr Foundation?
Martial F Billeaud Sr Foundation reported $472K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $49K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $35K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Martial F Billeaud Sr Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for churches and schools, a university, the City of Broussard, and nonprofit organizations serving community needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Martial F Billeaud Sr Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Martial F Billeaud Sr Foundation's EIN?
Martial F Billeaud Sr Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1695387. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Martial F Billeaud Sr Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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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