Zita Charitable Trust

Community Foundation of Southwest

Lake Charles, LA

The Community Foundation of Southwest Louisiana supports arts and culture, education and scholarships, community services, health, and other civic improvements, with a focus on Southwest Louisiana. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,100 to $640,079, with a median of $15,125. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Ark La Tex Ambassadors Inc

Shreveport, LA

The ark-la-tex ambassadors, inc. Promotes the cultural activities in the shreveport-bossier city area.

Mutual of America Foundation

New York, NY

The Keeter Foundation

Longview, TX

Noel Foundation Inc

Shreveport, LA

The NOEL FOUNDATION INC supports Louisiana education, arts and culture, youth services, and community organizations, with 2024 grants ranging from $5,000 to $117,680 and a median of $30,000. Its 2024 grants all went to Louisiana recipients; it accepts requests with a project narrative and rationale and does not require a particular application form.

American Electric Power Foundation

Wilmington, DE

The American Electric Power Foundation funds STEM education, basic needs such as hunger and housing, social justice, and environmental protection. Its 2025 grants had a median of $10,000, with awards ranging from $500 to about $1.43 million; funding is concentrated in Ohio, with grants also going to states including Texas, Indiana, Virginia, and West Virginia. It accepts applications only from preselected organizations invited through a local AEP Operating Company and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Community Foundation of North Louisiana

Shreveport, LA

The Community Foundation of North Louisiana funds nonprofit programs in areas including education, health, human services, economic development, arts, the environment, and civic engagement, with programs generally serving Caddo and/or Bossier Parishes. Its 2024 grants had a median of $19,750 and ranged from $5,083 to $745,181; it accepts applications annually through competitive grant programs.

Grayson Foundation Inc

Shreveport, LA

Grayson Foundation Inc supported Louisiana nonprofits in 2025 working in areas including legal assistance, youth and foster care services, food and clothing aid, and education; its specific mission is not stated. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $550,000, with a median of $26,000. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

The Alta and John Franks Foundation

Shreveport, LA

The foundation supports a range of causes, including Alzheimer’s research, history, public policy, journalism, and community services. In 2024, grants ranged from $100 to $1 million, with a median of $50,000; 44% of grant dollars went to Louisiana, with others supporting organizations in New York, Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Illinois. It funds only preselected charities and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund

New Orleans, LA

The Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund supports higher education, research, and public service, with 2025 grants to universities, hospitals, education organizations, and research institutions. Its 891 grants ranged from $5,005 to $643,695, with a median of $16,445; Louisiana received the largest share of grant dollars, though funding also went to organizations in many other states. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

The Greater New Orleans Foundation

New Orleans, LA

The Greater New Orleans Foundation funds arts and culture, education, youth development, health, social services, and selected initiatives such as climate action and nonprofit capacity building, primarily in Southeast Louisiana’s 13-parish region. Its typical grant is around $20,000, though awards vary widely; special funding opportunities average $20,000, and some offer set limits. IMPACT grants are invitation-only; other opportunities have their own application processes.