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.
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
Applicants must contact the foundation directly for application procedures. There are no application deadlines.
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
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 |
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
245 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Tulane University ($261,000), St Tammany Parish Humane Society ($250,000), River Road Historical Society ($125,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 30 X NINETY THEATRE INC MANDEVILLE, LA | ARTS THEATER | $2,500 |
| ARCHBISHOP HANNAN HIGH SCHOOL COVINGTON, LA | EDUCATIONAL | $20,000 |
| BROTHER MARTIN HIGH SCHOOL NEW ORLEANS, LA | EDUCATIONAL | $2,500 |
| CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL BATON ROUGE, LA | EDUCATIONAL | $5,000 |
| CITY PARK CONSERVANCY NEW ORLEANS, LA | CONSERVATION | $10,000 |
| COMMUNITY SAILING NEW ORLEANS NEW ORLEANS, LA | SAILING AND CIVIC | $25,000 |
| EDWARD HYNES CHARTER SCHOOL NEW ORLEANS, LA | COUNSELING | $1,500 |
| ELLIS MARSALIS CENTER FOR MUSIC NEW ORLEANS, LA | EDUCATION CIVIC ARTS | $2,500 |
| FORE KID'S FOUNDATION AVONDALE, LA | CIVIC | $12,000 |
| GREATER NEW ORLEANS SPORTS FOUNDATION METAIRIE, LA | RECREATION AND CIVIC | $5,000 |
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 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?
**Grant Sizes & Activity:** • Typical grant awards range from $820 to $310,500 • Recent grants include: $260,000 to Tulane University; $64,000 to St. Mary's Dominican High School; $31,000 to River Road Historical Society; $22,000 to University of New Orleans; $20,000 to New Orleans Culinary and Hospitality Institute; $10,000 to Arts Council of New Orleans; $8,000 to Uncommon Construction; $5,000 to Louisiana Landmark Society; and $1,500 to Northshore Community Foundation **Application Process:**
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 June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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