The Leger Family Foundation
The Leger Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in New Orleans, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 2 grants totaling $208K. Net investment income was $44K.
The Leger Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Leger Family Foundation gave $208K across 2 grants in 2021 (avg $104K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $207,736
- +2344.0% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 2
- -50.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $103,868
- +4787.9% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $103,868
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The Leger Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Greater New Orleans Foundation ($207K). Together the top 2 received $208K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2020) to $208K (2021). In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $208K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater New Orleans Foundation New Orleans, LA | Unrestricted Donation | $206,736 |
| Louisiana Children's Museum New Orleans, LA | Unrestricted Donationunrestricted Donation | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $45,826 | $209,558 | $207,736 | 2 | $207,736 | $44,004 |
| 2020 | $166,179 | $-10,489 | $10,192 | $8,500 | 4 | — | $4,432 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Leger Family Foundation is led by Walter J. Leger Jr., President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Walter J. Leger Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Leger Family Foundation
How much does The Leger Family Foundation give each year?
The Leger Family Foundation gave $208K across 2 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $9K across 4 grants.
Where does The Leger Family Foundation operate?
The Leger Family Foundation has awarded grants in Louisiana.
What is The Leger Family Foundation's EIN?
The Leger Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0921352. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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