SMH Foundation
The SMH Foundation was created to support the st tammany hospital services district no 2 (slidell memorial hospital) and its efforts to improve the quality of life in our community.
SMH Foundation at a glance
In short: SMH Foundation gave $390K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $390K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $390,019
- +121.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $390,019
- +121.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $390,019
- Total assets
- $684,156
- -22.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who SMH Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Slidell Memorial Hospital ($390K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How SMH Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−11%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $111K (2022) to $438K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $390K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Slidell Memorial Hospital Slidell, LA | Capital Projects | $390,019 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $684,156 | $374,390 | $591,078 | $390,019 | 1 | $31,085 |
| 2023 | $885,609 | $415,642 | $369,921 | $176,367 | 1 | $19,263 |
| 2022 | $821,674 | $422,279 | $310,268 | $111,486 | 1 | $-25,312 |
| 2021 | $939,928 | $328,333 | $607,565 | $438,273 | 1 | $1,842 |
| 2020 | $1,013,091 | $486,224 | $374,597 | $198,045 | 1 | $3,860 |
About SMH Foundation
Based on IRS filings
SMH Foundation is a public charity focused on Health, based in Slidell, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $684K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $390K. Net investment income was $31K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
SMH Foundation is led by Laurie L. Panzeca, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 15 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Laurie L. Panzeca
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$85K (2020) → $86K (2024)
James E. Tonglet
Chairman
Treasurer → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Culpepper II
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Brignac
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew McElveen MD
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vera Obrien
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Black
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Georgia Johnson
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenny Amaraneni
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Navarre
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Torres
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Al Thonn Jr.
Past President
Past Chairman → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward M. Mannina MD
Vice Chairman
Trustee → Vice Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Henry Deharde
Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Noto
Tru'
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Linda Larkin (2020–2023) — Chairman
- Former: Shawn Paretti (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Bruce Anzalone (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Devin Ladner (2020) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Joel J. Bruno Jr. (2020) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $86K, to Laurie L Panzeca (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about SMH Foundation
How much does SMH Foundation give each year?
SMH Foundation gave $390K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $176K across 1 grant.
How large is SMH Foundation?
SMH Foundation reported $684K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $374K.
What is SMH Foundation?
SMH Foundation is a public charity focused on Health, based in Slidell, LA. It holds $684K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does SMH Foundation operate?
SMH Foundation has awarded grants in Louisiana.
What is SMH Foundation's EIN?
SMH Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1077464. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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