Entergy Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderNew Orleans, Louisiana · EIN 71-0845366 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$12.1M
Organizations funded1
Typical grant$12,120,365
Total assets$32.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $12,120,365 and $12,120,365.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Entergy Charitable Foundation |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 61000, New Orleans LA 70113 |
| Phone | 5045765974 |
| Form and materials | APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE THE ENTERGY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION GRANT APPLICATION FORM. THE FORM REQUESTS THE NAME, ADDRESS, TELEPHONE NUMBER, AND A PRIMARY CONTACT FOR THE ORGANIZATION APPLYING. INFORMATION REGARDING THE APPLICANTS' TAX STATUS (E.G., 501(C)(3) ) ALSO REQUESTED. THE APPLICATION SHOULD INCLUDE ATTACHMENTS PROVIDING THE FOLLOWING: 1) DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION A) A DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S WORK, MISSION, AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS, INCLUDING DETAILED INFORMATION ON THE COMMUNITIES THAT THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS. B) AN OVERVIEW OF THE ORGANIZATION'S STRUCTURE. 2) DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT A) BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT AND WHAT IT WILL ACCOMPLISH, INCLUDING TIMETABLE FOR THE PROJECT AND THE COMMUNITY IT WILL SERVE. B) DETAILED BUDGET FOR THE PROJECT C) EXPECTED PROJECT RESULTS AND EVALUATION PROCESS D) MEDIA COVERAGE PLAN E) LIST OF OTHER ORGANIZATIONS FROM WHICH FUNDS ARE REQUESTED. |
| Deadlines | APPLICATION DEADLINES ARE FEBRUARY 1 AND AUGUST 1. |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION WILL GRANT FUNDS TO THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF ORGANIZATIONS: NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE TAX-EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OR SIMILAR NONPROFIT STATUS. THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT MAKE GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS OR LOANS OF ANY TYPE. IT WILL NOT FUND POLITICAL CANDIDATES OR GROUPS, GALA EVENTS, TESTIMONIALS OR FUNDRAISING EVENTS. IT WILL NOT FUND THE PURCHASE OF UNIFORMS, EQUIPMENT, OR TRIPS FOR SCHOOL-RELATED ORGANIZATIONS OR AMATEUR SPORTS TEAMS. IT WILL NOT FUND ACTIVITIES WHOSE SOLE PURPOSE IS PROMOTION OR SUPPORT OF A SPECIFIC RELIGION, DENOMINATION, OR RELIGIOUS INSTITUTION. IT WILL NOT FUND PAYMENT OF UTILITIY BILLS OR ORGANIZATIONS OWNED OR OPERATED BY AN EMPLOYEE OF ENTERGY. THE FOUNDATION WILL MAKE GRANTS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS IN COMMUNITIES WHERE ENTERGY CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEES LIVE AND WORK. THE FUNDS WILL BE USED TO HELP FUND PROGRAMS DIRECTED TOWARD EDUCATION/WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, POVERTY SOLUTIONS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Louisiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| See Attached Statement | New Orleans, LA | See Attached Statement | $12,120,365 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,120,365 | 1 |
| 2023 | $11,496,542 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502879349100440
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 71-0845366
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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