The William and Mary Louise Christovich
The William and Mary Louise Christovich is a private foundation based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Its 2025 filing reports 14 grants totaling $40,000, with listed awards supporting charitable organizations in several states.
The William and Mary Louise Christovich at a glance
In short: The William and Mary Louise Christovich gave $40K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state Louisiana. 50% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $40,000
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,857
- +42.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $644,935
- +19.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (7 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (45% 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 William and Mary Louise Christovich
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 601 Poydras Street 2300, New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 593-4214
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The William and Mary Louise Christovich funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St John's Presbyterian Church of Rancho Park ($10K). Together the top 10 received $36K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 53 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Louisiana (45%), California (25%), Mississippi (12%), Texas (9%), and Virginia (6%). The named 2025 grantees also include Children’s Cancer Research Fund in Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The William and Mary Louise Christovich open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 14 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 43% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 25% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 119% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2020) to $40K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St John's Presbyterian Church of Rancho Park Los Angeles, CA | Operating Expense | $10,000 |
| Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans New Orleans, LA | Operating Expense | $7,500 |
| Humane Society of South Mississippi Gulfport, MS | Operating Expense | $5,000 |
| EDS Friends Inc Plano Texas Plano, TX | Operating Expense | $3,500 |
| Washington & Lee University Lexington, VA | Operating Expense | $2,500 |
| Tulane Law School New Orleans, LA | Operating Expense | $2,500 |
| St Joseph's Abbey St Benedict, LA | Operating Expense | $1,500 |
| Covenant House New Orleans, LA | Operating Expense | $1,500 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank New Orleans, LA | Operating Expense | $1,000 |
| Pontchartrain Conservancy New Orleans, LA | Operating Expense | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $644,935 | $161,438 | $56,560 | $40,000 | 14 | $40,000 | $145,368 | $33,738 |
| 2024 | $540,057 | $67,992 | $34,052 | $24,000 | 12 | $24,000 | $59,550 | $30,653 |
| 2023 | $506,117 | $122,883 | $44,059 | $32,500 | 13 | $32,500 | $113,214 | $25,728 |
| 2022 | $427,293 | $-4,480 | $41,841 | $32,000 | 8 | $32,000 | — | $30,473 |
| 2021 | $473,614 | $37,599 | $35,811 | $27,000 | 6 | $27,000 | $28,788 | $32,914 |
| 2020 | $471,826 | $8,631 | $34,550 | $23,543 | 6 | — | — | $26,574 |
| 2019 | $497,745 | $6,016 | $25,424 | $24,063 | 7 | — | $13,349 | $24,632 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The William and Mary Louise Christovich reported a distributable amount of $34K 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 2025 grants include operating-expense support for organizations such as churches, schools, universities, and nonprofits. Among the recipients, the Humane Society of South Mississippi describes its mission as saving and enhancing pets’ lives through adoption, spay/neuter, sheltering, and community engagement. Pontchartrain Conservancy says it works to advance environmental sustainability and stewardship through scientific research, education, and advocacy. Children’s Cancer Research Fund says it fuels research toward better treatments and cures for children with cancer.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $40,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median of $1,500.
Notable 2025 grants included $10,000 to St John’s Presbyterian Church of Rancho Park, $7,500 to Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans, $5,000 to Humane Society of South Mississippi, and $3,500 to EDS Friends Inc Plano Texas. Other reported grants included $2,500 each to Washington & Lee University and Tulane Law School. Children’s Cancer Research Fund and Pontchartrain Conservancy each received $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Marie Elise Grote as vice-president; Michael Mossy Christovich as vice-president and president; Terry Christovich Gay as treasurer; and Jeffrey James Christovich as secretary.
The William and Mary Louise Christovich is led by Michael Mossy Christovich, Vice President & President since 2020 (on filings since 2019); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Mossy Christovich
Vice President & President
Vice President → Vice President & President, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey James Christovich
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marie Elise Grote
Vice President
President → Vice President, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terry Christovich Gay
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 William and Mary Louise Christovich
How much does The William and Mary Louise Christovich give each year?
The William and Mary Louise Christovich gave $40K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $24K across 12 grants.
What is The William and Mary Louise Christovich's typical grant size?
The William and Mary Louise Christovich's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,857, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The William and Mary Louise Christovich that year got $3K on average.
Where does The William and Mary Louise Christovich give grants?
The William and Mary Louise Christovich's top state is Louisiana, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (25%) and Mississippi (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Orleans, LA (8 grants).
Does The William and Mary Louise Christovich give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The William and Mary Louise Christovich's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The William and Mary Louise Christovich's largest grantees?
The William and Mary Louise Christovich's largest 2025 grantees include St John's Presbyterian Church of Rancho Park ($10,000), Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans ($7,500) and Humane Society of South Mississippi ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The William and Mary Louise Christovich?
The William and Mary Louise Christovich reported $645K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $40K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $34K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The William and Mary Louise Christovich fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include operating-expense support for organizations such as churches, schools, universities, and nonprofits. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The William and Mary Louise Christovich?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; 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 William and Mary Louise Christovich's EIN?
The William and Mary Louise Christovich's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4337517. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The William and Mary Louise Christovich 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 28, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 7, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 3, 2024)
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