Danos Foundation
Historical FunderGray, Louisiana · EIN 82-1346672 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$508K
Organizations funded84
Typical grant$595
Total assets$506K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $160 and $6,600.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | GARRET H DANOS |
|---|---|
| Address | 3878 WEST MAIN STREET, GRAY LA 70359 |
| Phone | 9852193438 |
| Form and materials | THE DANOS FOUNDATION IS TO RECEIVE AND MAINTAIN PROPERTY EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, SCIENTIFIC, TESTING FOR PUBLIC SAFETY, LITERARY OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, EITHER DIRECTLY OR BY CONTRIBUTIONS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT QUALIFY AS EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS THEY NOW EXIST OR AS THEY MAY HEREAFTER BE AMENDED. ANY PARTY INTERESTED IN SOLICITING FUNDS FROM THE FOUNDATION SHOULD COMPLETE THE ONLINE GRANT APPLICATION AT WWW.DANOS.COM/FOUNDATION. |
| Deadlines | AUGUST 31ST |
| Restrictions | NO CURRENT RESTRICTIONS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
25% of grants went outside Louisiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope's Path | Spring, TX | Tiny homes for independent living. | $50,000 |
| Bless Your Heart Nonprofit Corporation | Larose, LA | South lafourche feed school food pantries | $40,100 |
| Bags of Hope | Houma, LA | End childhood hunger - food bags for local schools. | $40,000 |
| Coastal Conservative Association | Houston, TX | Creation of reef dedicated to former employee. | $31,950 |
| Permian Basin Misson Center | Midland, TX | Emergency food box distribution project. | $30,000 |
| Skillpoint Alliance Permian Basin | Midland, TX | Workforce training and economic growth for underserved permian basin residents. | $30,000 |
| Start Corporation | Houma, LA | Nccer training for 70 youths. | $28,000 |
| Family Promise of Odessa | Odessa, TX | Ultimate transition to independence. | $25,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | New Orleans, LA | To support people in need of food. | $25,000 |
| The Life of a Single Mom | Baton Rouge, LA | To support the lives of single mothers by providing education and resources to mothers in need. | $25,000 |
| Houston Furniture Bank | Houston, TX | No kids on the floor left behind project. | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Acadia | Lafayette, LA | Trust based relational intervention (tbri) training. | $17,500 |
| Casa of Mississippi | Jackson, MS | Casa volunteer recruitment, training, and retention. | $15,000 |
| Casa of Terrebonne | Houma, LA | Recruit, train, and secure office furniture. | $12,000 |
| A Place of Restoration | Gray, LA | Furnishing new dormitory. | $10,000 |
| Baker Youth Center | Baker, LA | Maintenance and improving youth center. | $10,000 |
| Basin Dream Center | Midland, TX | Basic needs support for permian basin youth transitioning out of homelessness. | $10,000 |
| Beyond the Bell | Hope, AK | Kickstarting knowledge - fund education trips for underserved youth. | $10,000 |
| Bynum School | Midland, TX | Transportation costs for the job training program. | $10,000 |
| Hope Extreme | Bourg, LA | Home extreme after school program. | $10,000 |
| The Coffeehouse at Lawler's | Baker, MT | Foster care closest. | $10,000 |
| Firm Foundation of Houma | Houma, LA | New appliances project for homeless day center. | $6,600 |
| First Baptist Church of Lockport | Lockport, LA | Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked. | $4,965 |
| Cut Off Youth Center | Cut Off, LA | Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked. | $4,305 |
| Bill's Backpacks | Levelland, TX | Food boxes for spring break holiday. | $4,000 |
| Lea County Sheriffs Posse | Lovington, NM | Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked. | $2,790 |
| Maria Immacolota Church | Houma, LA | Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked. | $2,730 |
| S Lafourche Youth Baseball Lg | Cut Off, LA | Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked. | $1,775 |
| Bless Your Heart | Larose, LA | Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked. | $1,205 |
| American Cancer Society - Relay for Life | Houma, LA | Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked. | $1,185 |
| Bethany Church | Gray, LA | Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked. | $1,000 |
| Vandebilt Catholic Hs | Houma, LA | Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked. | $920 |
| Junior Auxiliary of Houma | Houma, LA | Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked. | $900 |
| Schriever Lions Club | Schriever, LA | Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked. | $880 |
| Schriever Volunteer Fire Department | Schriever, LA | Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked. | $870 |
| South Lafourche Quarterback Club | Lockport, LA | Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked. | $800 |
| Mulberry Baptist Church | Houma, LA | Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked. | $695 |
| Jennings Methodist Church | Jennings, LA | Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked. | $680 |
| St Edmond Catholic Church | Lafayette, LA | Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked. | $670 |
| Christian Fellowship Church | Houma, LA | Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked. | $665 |
| St Jude Children Research Hospital | Church Point, LA | Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked. | $615 |
| New Hope Fellowship | Eunice, LA | Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked. | $610 |
| Young Life | Midland, TX | Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked. | $595 |
| Mcdonell United Methodist | Houma, LA | Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked. | $565 |
| Living Word Church of Houma | Houma, LA | Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked. | $530 |
| Casa of Lafourche | Thibodaux, LA | Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked. | $525 |
| Bayou Civic Club | Larose, LA | Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked. | $490 |
| St Anthony Catholic Church | Lafayette, LA | Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked. | $480 |
| University Baptist Church | Fayetteville, AR | Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked. | $475 |
| Hope Restored | Houma, LA | Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked. | $465 |
| Fourchon Oilmans Association | Cut Off, LA | Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked. | $400 |
| Beacon Light Baptist Church of Houma | Gray, LA | Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked. | $360 |
| South Louisiana Veteran's Outreach | Houma, LA | Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked. | $355 |
| St Eloi Catholic Church | Schriever, LA | Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked. | $280 |
| Cherish Times Two | Houma, LA | Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked. | $270 |
| Larose Cut Off Middle School | Larose, LA | Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked. | $270 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House - Houston | Houston, TX | Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked. | $260 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | New Orleans, LA | Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked. | $255 |
| South Texas Roughbacks | Sundown, TX | Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked. | $240 |
| Bags of Hope | Houma, LA | End childhood hunger - food bags for local schools. | $225 |
Showing the 60 largest of 84 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $508,180 | 84 |
| 2024 | $291,820 | 77 |
| 2023 | $266,233 | 53 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602609349100715
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-1346672
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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