The Zeringue Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker THIBODAUX, LA EIN: 81-1767126

The Zeringue Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in THIBODAUX, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $18K. Net investment income was $164.

Key facts about The Zeringue Foundation

EIN: 81-1767126
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $18,447
Grants made (2024): 9
Average grant: $2,050
Median grant: $1,000
Total assets: $3,713
Primary geography: Louisiana (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated April 2026.

Who The Zeringue Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Zeringue Foundation's 9 itemized 2024 grants were Louisiana (99%). The most frequent recipient cities were Thibodaux, LA (5 grants). None of its 9 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (9 grants).

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$4K

-85.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$18K

-23.4% YoY

Grant Count

-47.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$2K

+44.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Zeringue Foundation reported a distributable amount of $345 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About The Zeringue Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Louisiana $18K (99%)

Florida $250 (1%)

Share of all 9 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Arizona California Colorado District of Columbia Florida Louisiana Michigan Mississippi Ohio Tennessee Texas Virginia

Cities

ThibodauxSchrieverColorado SpringsDenverLos AltosWashingtonGrand IsleHoumaMemphisNew OrleansTupeloBryanCincinnatiDowagiacGrande IsleMesaOrlandoPonchatoulaRacelandTerrytown

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$3,713	$25,006	$9,880
Revenue	$-2,556	$40,336	$29,200
Expenses	$18,737	$25,210	$21,975
Qualifying Distributions	$18,447	$24,069	—
Net Investment Income	$164	$64	—
Distributable Amount	$345	$82	$144

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 8 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

64 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Holy Trinity Academy ($9,000), St Genevieve Church ($4,000), Ed White Catholic High School ($2,797 across 2 grants).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
HOLY TRINITY ACADEMY SCHRIEVER, LA	CHARITY	$9,000
ST GENEVIEVE CHURCH THIBODAUX, LA	CHARITY	$4,000
ED WHITE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL THIBODAUX, LA	CHARITY	$1,797
ED WHITE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL THIBODAUX, LA	CHARITY	$1,000
OUR LADY OF THE ISLE CATHOLIC CHURCH GRANDE ISLE, LA	CHARITY	$1,000
LAFOURCHE CROSSING 308 VOL FIRE DEPT THIBODAUX, LA	CHARITY	$600
KIWANIS CLUB OF THIBODAUX PONCHATOULA, LA	CHARITY	$500
CHRIST THE REDEEMER THIBODAUX, LA	CHARITY	$300
CAMPUS CRUSADE ORLANDO, FL	CHARITY	$250

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
GUY ZERINGUE III	PRESIDENT	—	—
MYRA ZERINGUE	VICE PRESIDENT	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Zeringue Foundation?

The Zeringue Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in THIBODAUX, LA. It holds $4K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is The Zeringue Foundation?

As of 2024, The Zeringue Foundation holds $4K in total assets with $-2,556 in annual revenue. It awarded 9 grants totaling $18K in 2024.

Where does The Zeringue Foundation operate?

The Zeringue Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia.

What size grants does The Zeringue Foundation award?

In 2024, The Zeringue Foundation awarded 9 grants totaling $18K — an average of about $2K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Zeringue Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Zeringue Foundation reported a distributable amount of $345 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.