The Fifth District Community Foundation
The Fifth District Community Foundation is a private foundation based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Its 2025 filing reports 56 grants totaling $80,230, all to recipients in Louisiana.
The Fifth District Community Foundation at a glance
In short: The Fifth District Community Foundation gave $80K across 56 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $80,230
- +597.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 56
- +600.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,433
- -0.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $1,655,093
- +10.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Fifth District Community Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4000 General Degaulle Dr, New Orleans, LA 70114
Phone: (504) 362-7544
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Fifth District Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jesuit High School Foundation ($10K). Together the top 10 received $51K.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 64 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Louisiana. The filing lists grants to organizations in New Orleans and other Louisiana communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 56 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Fifth District Community Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2024) to $80K (2025). In 2025 it made 56 grants totaling $80K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jesuit High School Foundation New Orleans, LA | General Operational Support | $10,000 |
| Forekids Foundation Avondale, LA | General Operational Support | $7,900 |
| Archbishop Shaw High School Marrero, LA | General Operational Support | $6,050 |
| Eastbank Little League Metairie, LA | General Operational Support | $6,000 |
| Academy of Our Lady Marrero, LA | General Operational Support | $5,000 |
| Algiers Economic Development Foundation New Orleans, LA | General Operational Support | $5,000 |
| Breakthrough Nola New Orleans, LA | General Operational Support | $3,000 |
| American Heart Association Metairie, LA | General Operational Support | $2,500 |
| Junior Achievement New Orleans, LA | General Operational Support | $2,500 |
| Notre Dame Seminary New Orleans, LA | General Operational Support | $2,500 |
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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 | $1,655,093 | $40 | $83,214 | $80,230 | 56 | $83,214 | $40 | $74,007 |
| 2024 | $1,500,267 | $1,250,017 | $11,750 | $11,500 | 8 | $11,750 | $17 | $28,384 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Fifth District Community Foundation reported a distributable amount of $74K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for schools, youth programs, community and economic development organizations, health-related organizations, and cultural and charitable groups.
Among its grantees, the Algiers Economic Development Foundation describes its mission as building a sustainable, business-friendly environment that grows investment and jobs in Westbank New Orleans. Junior Achievement of North Louisiana says it helps young people understand economics through classroom experiences and aims to give every child in North Louisiana a fundamental understanding of the free enterprise system. Other supported organizations describe missions involving higher education, Croatian and Italian heritage, Catholic charitable and fraternal activities, and advocacy for children in foster care.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 56 grants totaling $80,230. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $10,000, with a median of $500.
Among its largest reported grants were $10,000 to Jesuit High School Foundation, $7,900 to ForeKids Foundation, $6,050 to Archbishop Shaw High School, and $6,000 to Eastbank Little League. Other notable grants included $5,000 each to Academy of Our Lady and Algiers Economic Development Foundation; $3,000 to Breakthrough NOLA; and $2,500 each to American Heart Association, Junior Achievement, Notre Dame Seminary, and St. Elizabeth Guild.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Amie Lyons as president, Michael Nolan as treasurer, and Brandi Roe as secretary.
The Fifth District Community Foundation is led by Amie Lyons, President on the 2025 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amie Lyons
President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brandi Roe
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Nolan
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Brian North (2024) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Fifth District Community Foundation
How much does The Fifth District Community Foundation give each year?
The Fifth District Community Foundation gave $80K across 56 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $12K across 8 grants.
What is The Fifth District Community Foundation's typical grant size?
The Fifth District Community Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $1,433, across 56 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Fifth District Community Foundation give grants?
The Fifth District Community Foundation gives mostly in Louisiana: 100% 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 (25 grants), Metairie, LA (8 grants), Marrero, LA (6 grants) and Gretna, LA (5 grants).
Does The Fifth District Community Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 98% of The Fifth District Community Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (55 of 56) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Fifth District Community Foundation's largest grantees?
The Fifth District Community Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Jesuit High School Foundation ($10,000), Forekids Foundation ($7,900) and Archbishop Shaw High School ($6,050), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Fifth District Community Foundation?
The Fifth District Community Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $83K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $74K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Fifth District Community Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for schools, youth programs, community and economic development organizations, health-related organizations, and cultural and charitable groups. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Fifth District Community Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Fifth District Community Foundation's EIN?
The Fifth District Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-3989097. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Does The Fifth District Community Foundation 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 23, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). The Fifth District Community Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-fifth-district-community-foundation-morg_0c8d4ce907db44adafcc3b4d5a585be1
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