United Cajun Navy
Baton Rouge, LA ·EIN 82-5013897 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
Who funds United Cajun Navy?
United Cajun Navy is funded by 53 grantmakers, led by Sharon and Claude B Pennington ($1.3M), Irene W & Cb Pennington Private ($622K), The Garrett Family Ever Forward Foundation ($75K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.3M in grants to United Cajun Navy between 2020–2025.
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What grants has United Cajun Navy received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Little Oak Foundation | For renowned for its swift and selfless responses during natural disasters. Originating from the Cajun region of Louisiana, this volunteer-driven group gained national recognition during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Sharon and Claude B Pennington | 2024 ANNUAL GIFTS | $1,279,437 |
| 2024 | The Garrett Family Ever Forward Foundation | Hurricane Helene Relief | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | DISASTER RELIEF | $41,000 |
| 2024 | Marisa Martini Private Foundation Inc | GENERAL PURPOSE | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Roy and Gwen Steeley Foundation Inc | North Carolina hurricane relief efforts | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Ywca of Greater Baton Rouge | ALL PROVIDERS WILL PROVIDE YOUTH AND ADULT MENTAL HEALTH, EDUCATIONAL, PHYSICAL HEALTH SERVICES AND ELIMINATE BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT SERVICES. | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Erie Community Foundation | VARIOUS PROJECTS | $11,000 |
| 2024 | Greater Houston Community Foundation | HUMAN SERVICES | $11,000 |
| 2024 | Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Carruth J Wagner MD Foundation | General Operations | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Think Happy Thoughts Foundation Inc | Donation to a domesticallyregistered charitable organization. | $7,500 |
| 2024 | The Kgr Foundation Inc | OPERATING SUPPORT | $7,054 |
| 2024 | Greater Horizons | Human Services | $6,100 |
| 2024 | Spilker Family Foundation | General Operations | $6,000 |
| 2024 | Rio Grande Valley Philanthropic | GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,000 |
| 2024 | The Us Charitable Gift Trust | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $5,500 |
| 2024 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Melcher Charitable Trust | NATURAL DISASTER SEARCH AND RESCUE | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Lar Foundation | MILITARY/PATRIOTISM | $3,000 |
| 2024 | Rite-hite Foundation Inc | THE RITE-HITE FOUNDATION MAKES CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE GENERAL CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES OF THE RECIPIENTS LISTED. THE FOUNDATION HAS NOT DESIGNATED THESE CONTRIBUTIONS FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES. | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Brian & Joelle Kelly Family Foundation | Strengthen communities during times of need by organizing search and rescue teams, delivering supplies, and aiding in recovery efforts | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Colquitt Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2024 | The Jensen Family Foundation | SUPPORT HURRICANE AND DISASTER RESPONSE AND RESCUE | $100 |
| 2024 | Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc | Matching gifts | $100 |
| 2024 | Assurant Foundation | Financial Assistance | $25 |
| 2023 | Irene W & Cb Pennington Private | UNITED CAJUN NAVY | $260,000 |
| 2023 | Irene W & Cb Pennington Private | EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT | $93,560 |
| 2023 | Irene W & Cb Pennington Private | EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT | $75,000 |
| 2023 | Irene W & Cb Pennington Private | COMMUNICATION & TECHNOLOGY | $70,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 63 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds United Cajun Navy?
United Cajun Navy is funded by 53 grantmakers, led by Sharon and Claude B Pennington ($1.3M), Irene W & Cb Pennington Private ($622K), The Garrett Family Ever Forward Foundation ($75K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.3M in grants to United Cajun Navy between 2020–2025.
Who is United Cajun Navy's largest funder?
Sharon and Claude B Pennington is the largest recorded funder of United Cajun Navy, with $1.3M across 1 grant (2024).
How much grant funding has United Cajun Navy received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.3M in grants to United Cajun Navy across 63 grants from 53 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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