The Almar Foundationdba The Alden and Margaret Laborde Foundation
The Almar Foundation, also known as The Alden and Margaret Laborde Foundation, is a private foundation based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Established in 1997, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with no paid staff. The foundation maintains a significant asset base and distributes grants to organizations across multiple states, with particular focus on Louisiana, Texas, and New York.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$16.9M
-1.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.0M
+15.1% YoY
Grant Count
122
+5.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
+9.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's grantmaking priorities include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
The foundation demonstrates a particular interest in supporting educational initiatives, including science education and STEM-related programs.
Grantmaking
The Almar Foundation is an active grantmaker with substantial annual distribution activity. In 2024, the foundation made 110 grants totaling $1,043,439 in distributions. Grant sizes typically range from $250 to $102,500, with a median grant amount of $4,100.
Grant Range
s typically range from $250 to $102,500, with a median grant amount of $4,100.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking extends across multiple states, with primary focus areas in Louisiana, Texas, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $16,852,148
- Total Revenues: $939,936
- Total Expenses: $1,210,007
- Total Giving: $1,043,439
The foundation maintains a healthy asset base and distributes grants at a level that exceeds annual revenues, drawing on accumulated assets to support its grantmaking activities.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $16,852,148 | $17,122,219 | $17,395,597 |
| Revenue | $939,936 | $765,119 | $249,412 |
| Expenses | $1,210,007 | $1,038,612 | $1,089,278 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,106,328 | $970,949 | $999,146 |
| Net Investment Income | $828,547 | $678,738 | $156,750 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,046,766 | $954,347 | $983,578 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is governed by a board of trustees:
- Susan Couvillon (Trustee)
- John Laborde (Trustee)
- James Laborde (Trustee)
- Stephanie Laborde (Trustee)
- Jane Roussel (Trustee, Administration)
- Brooke Johnson (Trustee)
- Blayne Bonham (Trustee)
- Morgan Volion (Trustee)
- Sarah Ehrensing (Foundation Manager, Trustee)
- Ainslie C Phillips (Trustee)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Couvillon | trustee | 0.25 | $2,000 |
| John Laborde | trustee | 0.25 | $2,000 |
| James Laborde | trustee | 0.25 | $2,000 |
| Stephanie Laborde | trustee | 0.25 | $2,000 |
| Jane Roussel | trustee,Administration | 10 | $21,000 |
| Brooke Johnson | trustee | 0.25 | $2,000 |
| Blayne Bonham | trustee | 0.25 | $2,417 |
| Morgan Volion | trustee | 0.25 | $2,000 |
| Sarah Ehrensing | Fdn Manager,trustee | 10 | $36,000 |
| Tucker Couvillon | trustee | 0.25 | $2,000 |
| Everett Justin Laborde | trustee | 0.25 | $2,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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