The Azby Fund
The Azby Fund is an independent private foundation based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Established in 1969, the foundation supports community development and cultural initiatives primarily in the greater New Orleans area and throughout Louisiana.
Key facts about The Azby Fund
- EIN
- 72-6049781
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,157,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 45
- Average grant
- $25,722
- Median grant
- $9,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (10 of 45, 2024)
- Total assets
- $25,835,607
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- Applicants must contact the foundation directly for application procedures. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Azby Fund funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Azby Fund's 45 itemized 2024 grants were Louisiana (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Orleans, LA (29 grants), Metairie, LA (5 grants), Covington, LA (4 grants) and Mandeville, LA (2 grants). 7% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (8 grants), "Education" (7 grants) and "Arts" (4 grants).
Is The Azby Fund open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 45 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $33K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 129% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$25.8M
+1.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
+61.9% YoY
Grant Count
45
-18.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$26K
+97.9% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Azby Fund reported a distributable amount of $1.0M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation gives primarily for:
- Education
- Community development
- Botanical gardens
- Youth services
- Roman Catholic churches and organizations
- Arts and culture
- Historic preservation
Recent grant distribution shows 35% of giving directed to Arts & Culture, 24% to Education, and 22% to Community Development.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
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Review Cycle
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How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Approximately 95% of grants remain in Louisiana, with primary focus on the greater New Orleans area.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 45 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $25,835,607 (as of 2024)
- Total Annual Giving: $1,157,500 (2024); $715,000 (prior year)
- EIN: 72-6049781
- Tax-exempt Status: Since December 1970
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $25,835,607 | $25,573,711 | $25,686,973 |
| Revenue | $2,199,279 | $1,525,363 | $6,888,629 |
| Expenses | $1,937,383 | $1,640,179 | $1,876,818 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,333,303 | $885,983 | $1,194,144 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,594,826 | $1,006,539 | $6,275,897 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,035,856 | $962,238 | $882,274 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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
265 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Tulane University ($261,000), St Tammany Parish Humane Society ($250,000), River Road Historical Society ($125,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| TULANE UNIVERSITY New Orleans, LA | EDUCATIONAL | $261,000 |
| ST TAMMANY PARISH HUMANE SOCIETY Covington, LA | CIVIC - UNRESTRICTED | $250,000 |
| RIVER ROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY Destrehan, LA | HISTORICAL | $125,000 |
| RECREATIONAL FISHERIES INSTITUTE Covington, LA | ENVIRONMENT | $104,000 |
| ST MARY'S DOMINICAN HIGH SCHOOL New Orleans, LA | EDUCATION | $60,000 |
| NEW ORLEANS CULINARY AND HOSPITALITY INSTITUTE New Orleans, LA | EDUCATIONAL | $41,000 |
| THE FRIENDS OF WEST END New Orleans, LA | CIVIC - DARLINGTON FOUNTAIN | $40,000 |
| MOUNT CARMEL ACADEMY New Orleans, LA | EDUCATION | $30,000 |
| COMMUNITY SAILING NEW ORLEANS New Orleans, LA | SAILING AND CIVIC | $25,000 |
| ARCHBISHOP HANNAN HIGH SCHOOL Covington, LA | EDUCATIONAL | $20,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Founder: Herbert Harvey Jr.
- President: Ann Fitzmorris
- Director: Aimee' F Siegel
- Secretary Treasurer: James R Morton
- Executive Director: Michael S Liebaert
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Fitzmorris | President | 1 | — |
| Aimee' F Siegel | Director | 0.5 | — |
| James R Morton | Secretary Treasurer | 0.5 | — |
| Michael S Liebaert | Executive Director Retired | 0.5 | — |
| Michael S Liebaert | Secretary Treasurer | 35 | $97,779 |
| Patrick W Fitzmorris | Executive Director | 35 | $179,081 |
| Samuel S Farnet Jr | Vice President | 0.5 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 650 Poydras Street, Suite 2521 New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
Phone: 504-581-2549
Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Azby Fund fund?
The foundation gives primarily for: • Education • Community development • Botanical gardens • Youth services • Roman Catholic churches and organizations • Arts and culture • Historic preservation Recent grant distribution shows 35% of giving directed to Arts & Culture, 24% to Education, and 22% to Community Development.
How do I apply for a grant from The Azby Fund?
Applicants must contact the foundation directly for application procedures. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does The Azby Fund make grants?
Approximately 95% of grants remain in Louisiana, with primary focus on the greater New Orleans area.
What size grants does The Azby Fund award?
In 2024, The Azby Fund awarded 45 grants totaling $1.2M — an average of about $26K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is The Azby Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Azby Fund reported a distributable amount of $1.0M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Azby Fund's EIN?
The Azby Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-6049781. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.