Wallace Landry Family Foundation
The Wallace Landry Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New Orleans, Louisiana (EIN 27-6982577). Its 2024 filing reports 37 grants totaling $460,350, mostly to organizations in Louisiana.
Wallace Landry Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Wallace Landry Family Foundation gave $460K across 37 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Louisiana. 49% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $460,350
- -5.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 37
- +60.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,442
- -41.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,300
- Total assets
- $9,790,878
- +0.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 49% first-time grantees (18 of 37, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Wallace Landry Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing says to submit a letter stating the amount requested and purpose. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None; the filing states that requests are accepted year-round.
- Deadline
- None; the filing states that requests are accepted year-round.
- Contact
Application contact: Clare Landry
Mailing address: 6501 Canal Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70125
Phone: (504) 458-3064
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wallace Landry Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mount Carmel Academy ($300K). Together the top 10 received $395K.
Grant Size Distribution
148 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 137 grants of 148 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that grant dollars went primarily to Louisiana recipients (93%), followed by Florida (6%), Georgia (1%), Kentucky (1%), and Texas (0%). These reported percentages may not total 100% because of rounding.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Wallace Landry Family Foundation open to new grantees?
49%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 18 of 37 grantees (49%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 43% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $346K (2020) to $485K (2023). In 2024 it made 37 grants totaling $460K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Carmel Academy New Orleans, LA | Contribution | $300,000 |
| BGC-Sela New Orleans, LA | Contribution | $25,000 |
| Seaside School Foundation Santa Rosa Beach, FL | Contribution | $20,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope New Orleans, LA | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Immaculate Conception Jesuit Church New Orleans, LA | Contribution | $10,000 |
| St Micahel Special School New Orleans, LA | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Team Gleason New Orleans, LA | Contribution | $5,000 |
| St Andrew's Village New Orleans, LA | Contribution | $5,000 |
| National MS Metairie, LA | Contribution | $5,000 |
| St Dominic CYO New Orleans, LA | Contribution | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,790,878 | $497,896 | $513,915 | $460,350 | 37 | $460,350 | $586,867 | $499,297 |
| 2023 | $9,785,562 | $366,846 | $533,159 | $485,200 | 23 | $533,159 | $318,887 | $485,041 |
| 2022 | $10,615,622 | $1,121,051 | $443,895 | $374,400 | 21 | $374,400 | $541,710 | $473,127 |
| 2021 | $9,360,567 | $653,799 | $498,477 | $428,600 | 35 | $428,600 | $479,217 | $499,277 |
| 2020 | $8,977,429 | $1,095,132 | $402,833 | $345,500 | 32 | — | $546,639 | $413,378 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wallace Landry Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $499K for 2024 — 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. Examples of organizations it supported include Hope Ignites New Orleans, which says Boys Hope Girls Hope nurtures and guides young people in need through long-term residential and academy programming and provides program support and college scholarships. St. Andrew’s Village says it provides a community for adults with developmental disabilities, supporting independence, meaningful employment, and opportunities to live, work, worship, and socialize. NOLA Tree Project says it works to sustain New Orleans’ urban canopy through tree planting, education, and community projects.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 37 grants totaling $460,350 in 2024, 23 grants totaling $485,200 in 2023, and 21 grants totaling $374,400 in 2022. For 2024, the smallest reported grant was $100, the largest was $300,000, and the median was $3,300.
Among its 2024 grants, Mount Carmel Academy in New Orleans received $300,000; BGC-SELA in New Orleans received $25,000; and Seaside School Foundation in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, received $20,000. Other listed grants included $10,000 each to Boys Hope Girls Hope, Immaculate Conception Jesuit Church, and St. Michael Special School, all in the New Orleans area. The filing also lists a $5,000 grant to St. Andrew’s Village. Separately, Hope Ignites New Orleans reports receiving $10,000 in 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lynn Lynn Brooks and Clare Landry as trustees.
Wallace Landry Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Clare Landry
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Lynn Brooks
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Wallace Landry Family Foundation
How much does Wallace Landry Family Foundation give each year?
Wallace Landry Family Foundation gave $460K across 37 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $485K across 23 grants.
What is Wallace Landry Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Wallace Landry Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,300, and its average grant was $12,442, across 37 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Wallace Landry Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Wallace Landry Family Foundation give grants?
Wallace Landry Family Foundation gives mostly in Louisiana: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Orleans, LA (19 grants), Metairie, LA (4 grants) and Miramar Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does Wallace Landry Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 37 grants with a stated purpose on Wallace Landry Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (35 grants).
Who are Wallace Landry Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Wallace Landry Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Mount Carmel Academy ($300,000), BGC-Sela ($25,000) and Seaside School Foundation ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Wallace Landry Family Foundation?
Wallace Landry Family Foundation reported $9.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $460K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $499K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Wallace Landry Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wallace Landry Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Wallace Landry Family Foundation's EIN?
Wallace Landry Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-6982577. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Wallace Landry Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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