The Please Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$991K
Foundation funders
17
Grants recorded
58
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds The Please Foundation?
The Please Foundation is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by James P Raymond Jr Foundation ($235K), Oscar J Tolmas Charitable Trust ($195K), Network for Good ($132K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $991K in grants to The Please Foundation between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| James P Raymond Jr Foundation | $235,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Oscar J Tolmas Charitable Trust | $195,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Network for Good | $131,677 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Robert E Zetzmann Family Foundation | $83,318 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| The Greater New Orleans Foundation | $73,402 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Ochsner Clinic Foundation | $70,000 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| RML Foundation | $60,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Leo W Seal Jr Family Foundation | $50,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | $31,650 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Gayle and Tom Benson Charitable Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Pure Good Foundation | $17,711 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Northshore Community Foundation | $11,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Jack and Jill of America Foundation Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Charles E Heidingsfelder Jr | $4,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| W L Lyons Brown Jr Charitable Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Scott Foundation | $1,000 | 2 | 2020–2022 |
| Edward Jones Foundation | $200 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2019) to $219K (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $97K.
What grants has The Please Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Oscar J Tolmas Charitable Trust | TO ASSIST IN THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT MISSION | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Gayle and Tom Benson Charitable Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | $20,000 |
| 2025 | RML Foundation | TO INSPIRE AT-RISK CHILDREN TO A FUTURE OF EXCELLENCE THROUGH EDUCATIONAL, SPIRITUAL, AND SOCIAL RESOURCES. | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Robert E Zetzmann Family Foundation | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT | $12,232 |
| 2024 | James P Raymond Jr Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Oscar J Tolmas Charitable Trust | TO ASSIST IN THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT MISSION | $40,000 |
| 2024 | Network for Good | UNRESTRICTED | $36,093 |
| 2024 | Ochsner Clinic Foundation | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $25,000 |
| 2024 | RML Foundation | TO INSPIRE AT-RISK CHILDREN TO A FUTURE OF EXCELLENCE THROUGH EDUCATIONAL, SPIRITUAL, AND SOCIAL RESOURCES. | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Robert E Zetzmann Family Foundation | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT | $12,920 |
| 2024 | Northshore Community Foundation | SUPPORT STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS | $11,000 |
| 2024 | The Greater New Orleans Foundation | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS | $10,832 |
| 2024 | Leo W Seal Jr Family Foundation | EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Shell USA Company Foundation | 8500 | $8,500 |
| 2024 | Edward Jones Foundation | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $100 |
| 2023 | Oscar J Tolmas Charitable Trust | TO ASSIST IN THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT MISSION | $45,000 |
| 2023 | James P Raymond Jr Foundation | High School tuition Scholarship Fund | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Ochsner Clinic Foundation | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Network for Good | UNRESTRICTED | $17,049 |
| 2023 | Shell USA Company Foundation | MEF | $16,000 |
| 2023 | The Greater New Orleans Foundation | FUND RAISING & FUND DISTRIBUTION | $13,834 |
| 2023 | Robert E Zetzmann Family Foundation | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT | $12,816 |
| 2023 | RML Foundation | TO INSPIRE AT-RISK CHILDREN TO A FUTURE OF EXCELLENCE THROUGH EDUCATIONAL, SPIRITUAL, AND SOCIAL RESOURCES. | $12,500 |
| 2023 | Leo W Seal Jr Family Foundation | EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Charles E Heidingsfelder Jr | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Edward Jones Foundation | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $100 |
| 2022 | James P Raymond Jr Foundation | PLEASE kids Scholarship Fund | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Network for Good | UNRESTRICTED | $30,035 |
| 2022 | Oscar J Tolmas Charitable Trust | TO ASSIST IN THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT MISSION | $30,000 |
| 2022 | The Greater New Orleans Foundation | FUND RAISING & FUND DISTRIBUTION | $14,733 |
Showing 30 most recent of 58 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Please Foundation?
The Please Foundation is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by James P Raymond Jr Foundation ($235K), Oscar J Tolmas Charitable Trust ($195K), Network for Good ($132K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $991K in grants to The Please Foundation between 2019–2025.
Who is The Please Foundation's largest funder?
James P Raymond Jr Foundation is the largest recorded funder of The Please Foundation, with $235K across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has The Please Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $991K in grants to The Please Foundation across 58 grants from 17 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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