New Orleans Scottish Rite Foundation Inc
NEW ORLEANS SCOTTISH RITE FOUNDATIO is a private foundation based in Metairie, Louisiana. It makes grants to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
New Orleans Scottish Rite Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: New Orleans Scottish Rite Foundation Inc gave $190K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $190,000
- +5.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +30.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,615
- -18.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,863,479
- +2.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (68% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to New Orleans Scottish Rite Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 433 Metairie Road Ste 206, Metairie, LA 70005
Phone: (504) 835-3780
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who New Orleans Scottish Rite Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Shriners Childrens-Shreveport ($50K). Together the top 10 received $175K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 42 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Louisiana recipients received 68% of grant dollars. Other listed shares were Iowa 11%, and Washington, DC, Texas, and Kentucky 5% each. The 2024 recipient list also includes an organization in Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How New Orleans Scottish Rite Foundation Inc gives
- 69% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−12%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% 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 (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 $180K (2023) to $215K (2021). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $190K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shriners Childrens-Shreveport Shreveport, LA | Grant to Support 501C3 Purpose of Organization | $50,000 |
| Louisiana Scottish Rite Foundation Shreveport, LA | Grant to Support 501C3 Purpose of Organization | $25,000 |
| Masonic Service Assoc of NA Cedar Rapids, IA | Grant to Support 501C3 Purpose of Organization | $20,000 |
| La Methodist Children Family Serv Ruston, LA | Grant to Support 501C3 Purpose of Organization | $20,000 |
| Masonic Librarymuseum Fnd of LA Alexandria, LA | Grant to Support 501C3 Purpose of Organization | $10,000 |
| Temple Historic Preservation Fund Washington, DC | Grant to Support 501C3 Purpose of Organization | $10,000 |
| Masonic Learning Center of Louisian Alexandria, LA | Grant to Support 501C3 Purpose of Organization | $10,000 |
| Knights Templar Eye Foundation Flower Mound, TX | Grant to Support 501C3 Purpose of Organization | $10,000 |
| Royal Arch Research Assistance Bardstown, KY | Grant to Support 501C3 Purpose of Organization | $10,000 |
| Cryptic Masons Medical Research Fnd Brownsburg, IN | Grant to Support 501C3 Purpose of Organization | $10,000 |
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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 | $3,863,479 | $183,571 | $234,752 | $190,000 | 13 | $190,000 | $138,075 | $190,524 |
| 2023 | $3,784,240 | $204,517 | $232,651 | $180,000 | 10 | $180,000 | $150,370 | $180,247 |
| 2022 | $3,523,469 | $156,511 | $254,498 | $210,000 | 9 | $210,000 | $110,604 | $188,972 |
| 2021 | $4,406,730 | $214,449 | $270,364 | $215,000 | 9 | $215,000 | $157,640 | $217,502 |
| 2020 | $4,356,369 | $133,062 | $250,829 | $200,000 | 1 | — | $81,953 | $206,266 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, New Orleans Scottish Rite Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $191K 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 went to organizations including children’s and family services, Masonic organizations, and organizations focused on eye care, research, and military support.
The Louisiana Scottish Rite Foundation, which received $25,000, describes its mission as providing funding for student scholarships and speech pathology clinics. The Knights Templar Eye Foundation, which received $10,000, describes its mission as improving vision through research, education, and support for access to care. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave 13 grants totaling $190,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The filing states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations.
Notable 2024 grants included $50,000 to Shriners Childrens-Shreveport, $25,000 to Louisiana Scottish Rite Foundation, and $20,000 each to Masonic Service Association of North America and Louisiana Methodist Children Family Services. Each grant’s stated purpose was to support the recipient’s 501(c)(3) purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Martin Reinschmidt as president; J. Ronald Atchley as vice president; Thomas H. Doussan Jr. as treasurer; and Klaus J. Kueck as secretary. Directors listed were Nelson Ardoin, Jay Owensby, Anthony Radosti, Kenneth Bell Jr., Clayton J. Borne III, and John Miller.
New Orleans Scottish Rite Foundation Inc is led by Martin Reinschmidt, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Martin Reinschmidt
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jay Owensby
Director
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nelson Ardoin
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Anthony Radosti
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Clayton J. Borne III
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
John Miller
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Kenneth Bell Jr.
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
THOMAS H DOUSSAN Jr.
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
J. Ronald Atchley
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Klaus J. Kueck
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Tony Radosti (2020–2023) — Secretary
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 New Orleans Scottish Rite Foundation Inc
How much does New Orleans Scottish Rite Foundation Inc give each year?
New Orleans Scottish Rite Foundation Inc gave $190K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $180K across 10 grants.
What is New Orleans Scottish Rite Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
New Orleans Scottish Rite Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,615, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does New Orleans Scottish Rite Foundation Inc give grants?
New Orleans Scottish Rite Foundation Inc gives mostly in Louisiana: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Iowa (11%) and District of Columbia (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Shreveport, LA (2 grants) and Alexandria, LA (2 grants).
Does New Orleans Scottish Rite Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on New Orleans Scottish Rite Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Grant to Support 501C3 Purpose of Organization" (13 grants).
Who are New Orleans Scottish Rite Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
New Orleans Scottish Rite Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Shriners Childrens-Shreveport ($50,000), Louisiana Scottish Rite Foundation ($25,000) and Masonic Service Assoc of NA ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is New Orleans Scottish Rite Foundation Inc?
New Orleans Scottish Rite Foundation Inc reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $190K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $191K (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 New Orleans Scottish Rite Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including children’s and family services, Masonic organizations, and organizations focused on eye care, research, and military support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from New Orleans Scottish Rite Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is New Orleans Scottish Rite Foundation Inc's EIN?
New Orleans Scottish Rite Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-1330815. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does New Orleans Scottish Rite Foundation Inc 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). New Orleans Scottish Rite Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/new-orleans-scottish-rite-foundation-inc-morg_1cf50772884746988bd5cdbee9550ace
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