Pelican Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in LAKE CHARLES, LA. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 1 grants totaling $91K. Net investment income was $68K.
Financial Overview
From 2020 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$91K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$91K
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pelican Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Pelican Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Pelican Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in LAKE CHARLES, LA. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 1 grants totaling $91K. Net investment income was $68K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | — |
| Revenue | $68,352 |
| Expenses | $90,690 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — |
| Net Investment Income | $68,352 |
| Distributable Amount | $3,039 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2020
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2020 grants, the largest include Community Foundation of Swla ($90,690).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SWLA LAKE CHARLES, LA | EDUCATION, AWARENESS & SUPPORT PROGRAMS | $90,690 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
From 2020 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN W ARABIE | Trustee | 1 | — |
| WILLIE LANDRY MOUNT | Trustee | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pelican Foundation?
Pelican Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in LAKE CHARLES, LA. It holds — in total assets as of 2020.
Where does Pelican Foundation operate?
Pelican Foundation has awarded grants in Louisiana.
What size grants does Pelican Foundation award?
In 2020, Pelican Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $91K — an average of about $91K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Pelican Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Pelican Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Pelican Foundation's EIN?
Pelican Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-6189757. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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