Arlene & Joseph Meraux Charitable Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyViolet, Louisiana · EIN 72-1400981 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $25,800.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
7% of grants went outside Louisiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| World War II Museum New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | Donated 916-926 magazine st properties in new orleans on 2/6/2025 | $2,655,000 |
| World War II Museum New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | Donated 906-912 magazine st properties in new orleans on 2/6/2025 | $1,065,000 |
| Wyes-Tv - Greater New Orleans Education Television Foundation | New Orleans, LA | Donation | $125,000 |
| Community Center of St Bernard | Chalmette, LA | Donation | $91,000 |
| Goat in the Road Productions | New Orleans, LA | Donation | $70,325 |
| Hamline University | Saint Paul, MN | Donation | $59,800 |
| Nocca Institute | New Orleans, LA | Donation | $50,000 |
| Louisiana State University Agcenter | Jefferson, LA | Donation | $47,619 |
| Interlochen Center for the Arts | Interlochen, MI | Donation | $40,000 |
| Casa New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | Donation | $33,333 |
| University of New Orleans Foundation Inc | New Orleans, LA | Donation | $25,800 |
| The Spirit of St Bernard Foundation | Arabi, LA | Donation | $20,800 |
| Methodist Health System Foundation Inc | Slidell, LA | Donation | $20,000 |
| St Bernard Council on Aging | Chalmette, LA | Donation | $17,455 |
| Nunez Community College Foundation | Chalmette, LA | Donation | $17,000 |
| Nola Tree Project | New Orleans, LA | Donation | $13,000 |
| Chalmette High School | Chalmette, LA | Support the performing arts academy | $10,350 |
| Knights of the Nemesis Social Club | Arabi, LA | Donation | $10,000 |
| Los Islenos Heritage & Cultural Society | St Bernard, LA | Donation | $10,000 |
| Louisiana Crawfish Fest Foundation | Chalmette, LA | Donation | $10,000 |
| St Bernard Chamber of Commerce Foundation | Chalmette, LA | Donation | $8,000 |
| St Bernard Parish Government | Chalmette, LA | Donation | $6,000 |
| St Bernard Sports Hall of Fame | Chalmette, LA | Donation | $6,000 |
| New Orleans Blues Society | New Orleans, LA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Old Arabi Neighborhood Association | Arabi, LA | Donation | $5,000 |
| St Bernard Autism Awareness Krewe | Braithwaite, LA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Keep Saint Bernard Beautiful | Chalmette, LA | Donation | $5,000 |
| The Cool Cooperative Inc | New Orleans, LA | Donation | $5,000 |
| The Company a St Bernard Community Theatre | Chalmette, LA | Donation | $4,000 |
| Chalmette Track Club | Chalmette, LA | Donation | $2,500 |
| Raphael Village | New Orleans, LA | Donation | $2,500 |
| St Bernard Parish Reserve Deputy Fund | Chalmette, LA | Donation | $2,500 |
| Family Violence Program of St Bernard | Chalmette, LA | Donation | $2,200 |
| Children's Hospital | New Orleans, LA | Donation | $1,500 |
| St Bernard Tourist Commission | Arabi, LA | Donation | $1,500 |
| Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana | Baton Rouge, LA | Donation | $975 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc | New York, NY | Donation | $800 |
| St Bernard Business and Professional Women's Club | Chalmette, LA | Donation | $650 |
| Prescription Joy | New Orleans, LA | Donation | $300 |
| Rotary Club of St Bernard | Chalmette, LA | Donation | $300 |
| St Bernard School Board | Chalmette, LA | Donation | $150 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($194,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,650,357 | 42 |
| 2024 | $3,086,632 | 47 |
| 2023 | $2,598,286 | 58 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601809349101310
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 72-1400981
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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