The Vincent Saia Foundation
The Vincent Saia Foundation is a private foundation based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Established in 1986, it operates as a family foundation with a focus on charitable giving in the Gulf South region and beyond.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.3M
+5.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$124K
+33.9% YoY
Grant Count
41
+5.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
+27.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not maintain a publicly stated mission statement. However, its funding priorities include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Support of nuns and priesthood
- Catholic charities
- Aid to people with disabilities
- Mental health causes
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Grantmaking is by invitation only.
Grant Range
$1,000–$15,000
Average Grant
varies by year
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Florida, with a particular emphasis on the New Orleans area.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2023:
- Total assets: $1,220,205
- Total revenues: $86,437
- Total expenses: $95,673
- Giving rate: 7.2% of assets
- Number of employees: 0
Historical Comparison (2022):
- Total assets: $1.2 million
- Total giving: $80,000
- Number of grants: 24
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,282,938 | $1,220,205 | $1,229,441 |
| Revenue | $189,682 | $86,437 | $109,661 |
| Expenses | $126,949 | $95,673 | $90,543 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $124,225 | $92,750 | $87,550 |
| Net Investment Income | $47,120 | $40,560 | $38,518 |
| Distributable Amount | $114,667 | $92,907 | $89,308 |
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
198 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Vincent P. Saia serves as Trustee of the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vincent P Saia | Trustee | — | — |
| Catherine M Saia | Trustee | — | — |
| Susan M Saia | Trustee | — | — |
Contact Information
Address: PO Box 10588 New Orleans, LA 70181-0588
Telephone: 504-841-9040
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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