Robert Charles Guidry Sr Charitable Trst
Robert Charles Guidry Sr Charitable Trst is a private foundation based in Abbeville, Louisiana. Its 2025 grants supported organizations working in areas including higher education, religious services and education, health care, pediatric cancer research, wetland conservation, and assistance to people in need.
Robert Charles Guidry Sr Charitable Trst at a glance
In short: Robert Charles Guidry Sr Charitable Trst gave $73K across 36 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Louisiana. 19% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $73,025
- -12.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 36
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,028
- -19.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,373,569
- +1.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (7 of 36, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (74% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Robert Charles Guidry Sr Charitable Trst
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Two South Magdalen Square, Abbeville, LA 70510
Phone: (337) 344-5929
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert Charles Guidry Sr Charitable Trst funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ul Foundation ($25K). Together the top 10 received $54K.
Grant Size Distribution
170 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 170 grants of 170 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 74% of grant dollars went to recipients in Louisiana, 13% to Tennessee, 4% to West Virginia, 3% to New York, and 3% to Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Robert Charles Guidry Sr Charitable Trst open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 36 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $665; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 81% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 42% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $48K (2023) to $83K (2024). In 2025 it made 36 grants totaling $73K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ul Foundation Lafayette, LA | Foster Private Support for Ull | $25,000 |
| St Jude Children Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Pediatric Cancer Treatment | $6,000 |
| St Landry Catholic Church Opelousas, LA | Provide Religious Education Svcs | $5,000 |
| Ducks Unliminted Memphis, TN | Conserve & Restore Wetlands | $3,270 |
| Ochsner Foundation Baton Rouge, LA | Support Non-University Teaching Hospital | $3,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children Ranson, WV | Medical Care for Poor Children | $3,000 |
| St Mary Magdalen Church Abbeville, LA | Religious Services | $3,000 |
| Vermilion Catholic School Abbeville, LA | Religious Eduction | $2,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | Empower/Educate Based on 9/11 | $2,000 |
| Sky High for Kids Houston, TX | Fund Research Pediatric Cancer | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,373,569 | $163,396 | $124,638 | $73,025 | 36 | $73,025 | $111,783 | $70,039 |
| 2024 | $1,357,754 | $131,437 | $124,684 | $83,080 | 33 | $83,080 | $89,833 | $68,363 |
| 2023 | $1,344,131 | $109,442 | $87,896 | $48,125 | 39 | $48,125 | $73,781 | $66,225 |
| 2022 | $1,322,502 | $94,667 | $71,870 | $51,550 | 31 | $51,550 | $76,297 | $68,173 |
| 2021 | $1,305,902 | $149,425 | $97,627 | $73,220 | 31 | $73,220 | $130,824 | $66,452 |
| 2020 | $1,250,094 | $138,771 | $92,090 | $66,010 | 33 | — | $118,079 | $61,933 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert Charles Guidry Sr Charitable Trst reported a distributable amount of $70K for 2025 — 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 grants show support for charitable organizations with varied activities. For example, Sky High for Kids describes its mission as bringing communities together to provide comfort, fund research, and save lives of people fighting pediatric cancer and other life-threatening conditions. Family Missions Company describes its work as supporting worldwide Catholic missions through evangelism and support to local Catholic priests. Christian Service Center describes its mission as providing food and emergency aid, including assistance with rent and utilities, to low-income families and individuals.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 36 grants totaling $73,025. Grant amounts ranged from $55 to $25,000, with a median of $1,000. Among the largest grants were $25,000 to UL Foundation to foster private support for ULL; $6,000 to St Jude Children Research Hospital for pediatric cancer treatment; and $5,000 to St Landry Catholic Church for religious education services. Other grants included $3,270 to Ducks Unlimited for wetland conservation and restoration, and $3,000 each to Ochsner Foundation and Shriners Hospital for Children.
Other 2025 grants included $2,000 each to Sky High for Kids, Family Missions Company, and Christian Service Center; $1,000 to Wounded Warrior Project; and $250 each to Judicial Watch and The Heritage Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Charles Sonnier as trustee.
Robert Charles Guidry Sr Charitable Trst is led by Charles Sonnier, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charles Sonnier
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Robert Charles Guidry Sr Charitable Trst
How much does Robert Charles Guidry Sr Charitable Trst give each year?
Robert Charles Guidry Sr Charitable Trst gave $73K across 36 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $83K across 33 grants.
What is Robert Charles Guidry Sr Charitable Trst's typical grant size?
Robert Charles Guidry Sr Charitable Trst's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,028, across 36 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert Charles Guidry Sr Charitable Trst that year got $665 on average.
Where does Robert Charles Guidry Sr Charitable Trst give grants?
Robert Charles Guidry Sr Charitable Trst gives mostly in Louisiana: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Abbeville, LA (8 grants), Lafayette, LA (5 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Memphis, TN (2 grants).
Does Robert Charles Guidry Sr Charitable Trst give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 36 grants with a stated purpose on Robert Charles Guidry Sr Charitable Trst's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Robert Charles Guidry Sr Charitable Trst's largest grantees?
Robert Charles Guidry Sr Charitable Trst's largest 2025 grantees include Ul Foundation ($25,000), St Jude Children Research Hospital ($6,000) and St Landry Catholic Church ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Robert Charles Guidry Sr Charitable Trst?
Robert Charles Guidry Sr Charitable Trst reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $73K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $70K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robert Charles Guidry Sr Charitable Trst fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for charitable organizations with varied activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert Charles Guidry Sr Charitable Trst?
The foundation 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 Robert Charles Guidry Sr Charitable Trst's EIN?
Robert Charles Guidry Sr Charitable Trst's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-6691759. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Robert Charles Guidry Sr Charitable Trst accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 10, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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