The Azby Fund
The Azby Fund is a private foundation based in New Orleans, Louisiana. In 2025, it awarded 47 grants totaling $1,136,500, with 97% of grant dollars going to recipients in Louisiana and 3% to recipients in Virginia.
The Azby Fund at a glance
In short: The Azby Fund gave $1.1M across 47 grants in 2025 (avg $24K), mostly in Louisiana. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,136,500
- -1.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 47
- +4.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $24,181
- -6.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $26,146,091
- +1.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (7 of 47, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (97% 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 Azby Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 650 Poydras Street 2521, New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 581-2549
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Azby Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Tammany Parish Humane Society ($250K). Together the top 10 received $899K.
Grant Size Distribution
258 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 234 grants of 258 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Louisiana and 3% went to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Azby Fund open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 47 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $27K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 79% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 121% 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 $525K (2020) to $1.2M (2021). In 2025 it made 47 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Tammany Parish Humane Society Covington, LA | Civic - Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| River Road Historical Society Destrehan, LA | Historical | $130,000 |
| Recreational Fisheries Institute Covington, LA | Environment | $104,500 |
| The Friends of West End New Orleans, LA | Civic - Darlington Fountain | $99,000 |
| Tulane University New Orleans, LA | Educational | $85,000 |
| Mount Carmel Academy New Orleans, LA | Education | $55,000 |
| Historic New Orleans Collection New Orleans, LA | ARTS | $50,000 |
| St Mary's Dominican High School New Orleans, LA | Education | $50,000 |
| New Orleans Culinary and Hospitality Institute New Orleans, LA | Educational | $40,000 |
| Uncommon Contruction Inc New Orleans, LA | Empower Youth with the Skills, Network, Resources | $35,000 |
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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 | $26,146,091 | $2,291,316 | $1,980,832 | $1,136,500 | 47 | $1,304,071 | $1,615,651 | $1,075,905 |
| 2024 | $25,835,607 | $2,199,279 | $1,937,383 | $1,157,500 | 45 | $1,333,303 | $1,594,826 | $1,035,856 |
| 2023 | $25,573,711 | $1,525,363 | $1,640,179 | $715,000 | 55 | $885,983 | $1,006,539 | $962,238 |
| 2022 | $25,686,973 | $6,888,629 | $1,876,818 | $1,025,820 | 54 | $1,194,144 | $6,275,897 | $882,274 |
| 2021 | $20,674,216 | $3,909,950 | $1,959,884 | $1,225,000 | 57 | $1,381,814 | $3,354,601 | $1,147,708 |
| 2020 | $18,784,150 | $1,143,408 | $1,460,460 | $525,100 | 54 | — | $308,746 | $1,076,976 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Azby Fund 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 October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for civic, historical, environmental, educational, and arts purposes. The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported: New Orleans Culinary & says it works to advance workforce and economic development in the New Orleans region through culinary and hospitality facilities, programs, and research. City Park Conservancy says it works to preserve and improve park spaces for recreational, educational, cultural, and beautification purposes. Ladies Leukemia League says it raises funds for Gulf South leukemia research.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the fund awarded 47 grants totaling $1,136,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $250,000, with a median of $5,000.
The largest 2025 awards included $250,000 to St. Tammany Parish Humane Society for an unrestricted civic purpose; $130,000 to River Road Historical Society for a historical purpose; $104,500 to Recreational Fisheries Institute for an environmental purpose; $99,000 to The Friends of West End for the Darlington Fountain; and $85,000 to Tulane University for an educational purpose. Other notable awards included $55,000 to Mount Carmel Academy, $50,000 each to Historic New Orleans Collection and St. Mary’s Dominican High School, and $40,000 to New Orleans Culinary &.
Additional 2025 grantees included Ainsley’s Angels of America, which received $30,000. The organization says it promotes inclusion in endurance events and advocates for America’s special needs community. Other awards included $16,000 to ForeKids Foundations Inc. dba Zurich Classic of New Orleans, $12,500 to Longue Vue House & Gardens, $10,000 to Loyola University, $8,000 to City Park Conservancy, and $5,000 each to Rivers Institute and Ladies Leukemia League.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ann Fitzmorris as president; Aimee’ F Siegel as director; James R Morton as secretary treasurer; Michael S Liebaert as executive director retired and as secretary treasurer; Patrick W Fitzmorris as executive director; and Samuel S Farnet Jr as vice president.
The Azby Fund is led by Michael S. Liebaert, Executive Director Retired & Secretary Treasurer since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael S. Liebaert
Executive Director Retired & Secretary Treasurer
Executive Director Retired & Assistant Secretary Treasurer → Executive Director Retired & Secretary Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$181K (2020) → $100K (2025)
Patrick W. Fitzmorris
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$149K (2020) → $192K (2025)
Ann Fitzmorris
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aimee' F. Siegel
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samuel S. Farnet Jr.
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James R. Morton
Secretary Treasurer
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Thomas B Lemann (2020–2021) — Secretary Treasurer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $192K, to Patrick W Fitzmorris (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Azby Fund
How much does The Azby Fund give each year?
The Azby Fund gave $1.1M across 47 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.2M across 45 grants.
What is The Azby Fund's typical grant size?
The Azby Fund's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $24,181, across 47 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Azby Fund that year got $8K on average.
Where does The Azby Fund give grants?
The Azby Fund gives mostly in Louisiana: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New Orleans, LA (31 grants), Covington, LA (5 grants), Metairie, LA (3 grants) and Baton Rouge, LA (2 grants).
Does The Azby Fund give general operating support?
Occasionally: 4% of The Azby Fund's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 47) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Education" (9 grants), "Educational" (8 grants) and "Civic" (6 grants).
Who are The Azby Fund's largest grantees?
The Azby Fund's largest 2025 grantees include St Tammany Parish Humane Society ($250,000), River Road Historical Society ($130,000) and Recreational Fisheries Institute ($104,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Azby Fund?
The Azby Fund reported $26.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Azby Fund fund?
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for civic, historical, environmental, educational, and arts purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Azby Fund?
The foundation states that it 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 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 2020–2025.
Does The Azby Fund accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Azby Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-azby-fund-morg_7a3f9f0ecde3406f879aa1264da5e6e7
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