The Almar Foundationdba The Alden and Margaret Laborde Foundation
The Almar Foundationdba The Alden and Margaret Laborde Foundation is a private foundation based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Its 2025 filing records grants to organizations including schools, a university, disaster-response organizations, health organizations, and service providers.
The Almar Foundationdba The Alden and Margaret Laborde Foundation at a glance
In short: The Almar Foundationdba The Alden and Margaret Laborde Foundation gave $1.0M across 121 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Louisiana. 29% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,010,795
- -3.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 121
- -0.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,354
- -2.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $17,041,364
- +1.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (35 of 119, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (75% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Almar Foundationdba The Alden and Margaret Laborde Foundation
- How to Apply
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Call foundation manager Sarah Ehrensing to request the form and information needed. Awards require board approval.
- Contact
Application contact: Sarah Ehrensing
Mailing address: PO Box 840099, New Orleans, LA 70184-0099
Phone: (713) 208-5931
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Almar Foundationdba The Alden and Margaret Laborde Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jesuit High School ($91K). Together the top 10 received $406K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
583 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 566 grants of 583 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Louisiana recipients received 75% of grant dollars. California received 6%, Texas 5%, Missouri 4%, and New York 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 121 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Almar Foundationdba The Alden and Margaret Laborde Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 35 of 119 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 60% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+7%). Method
- In 2025 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 (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $808K (2021) to $1.0M (2024). In 2025 it made 121 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jesuit High School New Orleans, LA | Chapel Renovation | $90,500 |
| University of Holy Cross New Orleans, LA | Operations | $70,000 |
| Team Rubicon Los Angeles, CA | Operations-Texas Flood | $50,000 |
| Riverside Academy Reserve, LA | Capital Improvements | $38,000 |
| Jesuits USA Central & Southern Province St. Louis, MO | Operations | $30,000 |
| St Pius X Church St Vincent de Paul New Orleans, LA | Operations | $30,000 |
| Raintree Services New Orleans, LA | Operations | $27,950 |
| Ochsner Clinic Foundation New Orleans, LA | Childrens Capital Campaign | $25,000 |
| San Antonio Area Fd Camp La Junta San Antonia, TX | Camp Flood Disaster | $25,000 |
| International Petroleum Museum & Expo Morgan City, LA | Operations | $20,000 |
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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 | $17,041,364 | $1,354,358 | $1,165,181 | $1,010,795 | 121 | $1,074,788 | $1,255,078 | $1,079,173 |
| 2024 | $16,852,148 | $939,936 | $1,210,007 | $1,043,439 | 122 | $1,106,328 | $828,547 | $1,046,766 |
| 2023 | $17,122,219 | $765,119 | $1,038,612 | $906,500 | 116 | $970,949 | $678,738 | $954,347 |
| 2022 | $17,395,597 | $249,412 | $1,089,278 | $947,950 | 113 | $999,146 | $156,750 | $983,578 |
| 2021 | $18,235,463 | $975,780 | $981,560 | $807,733 | 111 | $859,795 | $893,008 | $1,075,625 |
| 2020 | $18,241,244 | $4,048,999 | $1,018,038 | $836,425 | 110 | — | $3,957,325 | $875,282 |
| 2019 | $15,210,283 | $783,757 | $1,040,799 | $883,490 | 122 | — | $699,169 | $920,331 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Almar Foundationdba The Alden and Margaret Laborde Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for educational institutions such as Jesuit High School, University of Holy Cross, and Riverside Academy, as well as organizations providing services in areas such as disaster response and assistance to people experiencing homelessness.
The University of Holy Cross describes itself as a Catholic institution focused on academic excellence and innovative teaching. Team Rubicon describes itself as a veteran-led humanitarian organization serving communities before, during, and after disasters and crises. Ozanam Inn says it provides refuge, housing, clothing, meals, and counseling for homeless, transient, and indigent people.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 121 grants totaling $1,010,795. Grants ranged from $250 to $90,500, with a median grant of $5,000.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $90,500 to Jesuit High School for chapel renovation; $70,000 to University of Holy Cross for operations; $50,000 to Team Rubicon for Texas flood operations; $38,000 to Riverside Academy for capital improvements; and $30,000 to Jesuits USA Central & Southern Province for operations. Other grants included $27,950 to Raintree Services for operations, $25,000 to Ochsner Clinic Foundation for a children’s capital campaign, and $20,000 each to Ozanam Inn and SBP for operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists these trustees: Susan Couvillon, John Laborde, James Laborde, Stephanie Laborde, Jane Roussel, Brooke Johnson, Blayne Bonham, Morgan Volion, Sarah Ehrensing, and Tucker Couvillon. Jane Roussel is listed as trustee, Administration; Sarah Ehrensing is listed as foundation manager and trustee.
The Almar Foundationdba The Alden and Margaret Laborde Foundation's 2025 filing lists 11 officers; all 11 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brooke Johnson
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
$8K (2019) → $2K (2025)
James Laborde
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
$8K (2019) → $2K (2025)
Jane Roussel
Trustee & Administration
Trustee → Trustee & Administration, 2020
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
$21K (2019) → $2K (2025)
John Laborde
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
$8K (2019) → $2K (2025)
Sarah Ehrensing
Fdn Manager & Trustee
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
$29K (2019) → $36K (2025)
Stephanie Laborde
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
$8K (2019) → $2K (2025)
Susan Couvillon
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
$8K (2019) → $2K (2025)
Blayne Bonham
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
$2K (2022) → $2K (2025)
Morgan Volion
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
$2K (2022) → $2K (2025)
Everett Justin Laborde
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
$2K (2024) → $2K (2025)
Tucker Couvillon
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
$2K (2024) → $2K (2025)
Former officers (4)
- Former: Ainslie C Phillips (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Eric Laborde (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Ryan Roussel (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Stacey Spoto (2019–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $36K, to Sarah Ehrensing (Fdn Manager,trustee). 11 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Almar Foundationdba The Alden and Margaret Laborde Foundation
How much does The Almar Foundationdba The Alden and Margaret Laborde Foundation give each year?
The Almar Foundationdba The Alden and Margaret Laborde Foundation gave $1.0M across 121 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.0M across 122 grants.
What is The Almar Foundationdba The Alden and Margaret Laborde Foundation's typical grant size?
The Almar Foundationdba The Alden and Margaret Laborde Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,354, across 121 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Almar Foundationdba The Alden and Margaret Laborde Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does The Almar Foundationdba The Alden and Margaret Laborde Foundation give grants?
The Almar Foundationdba The Alden and Margaret Laborde Foundation gives mostly in Louisiana: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (6%) and Texas (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Orleans, LA (63 grants), Baton Rouge, LA (11 grants), Nashville, TN (4 grants) and Metairie, LA (4 grants).
Does The Almar Foundationdba The Alden and Margaret Laborde Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 121 grants with a stated purpose on The Almar Foundationdba The Alden and Margaret Laborde Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (103 grants).
Who are The Almar Foundationdba The Alden and Margaret Laborde Foundation's largest grantees?
The Almar Foundationdba The Alden and Margaret Laborde Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Jesuit High School ($90,500), University of Holy Cross ($70,000) and Team Rubicon ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Almar Foundationdba The Alden and Margaret Laborde Foundation?
The Almar Foundationdba The Alden and Margaret Laborde Foundation reported $17.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (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 The Almar Foundationdba The Alden and Margaret Laborde Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Almar Foundationdba The Alden and Margaret Laborde Foundation?
Call foundation manager Sarah Ehrensing to request the form and information needed. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Almar Foundationdba The Alden and Margaret Laborde Foundation's EIN?
The Almar Foundationdba The Alden and Margaret Laborde Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-1371702. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 8, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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