George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts Inc
Invitation OnlyNew Orleans, Louisiana · EIN 26-3623732 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
85% of grants went outside Louisiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island School of Design | Providence, RI | Scholarship student id: 3006832 | $4,000 |
| Bowdoin College | Brunswick, ME | Scholarship noa nasoff student id 918389 | $3,000 |
| School of the Art Institue of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Scholarship sherry yang student id: 2453347 | $3,000 |
| Lipscomb University | Nashville, TN | Scholarship caroline tebbs student id: L30136790 | $2,000 |
| University of Virginia | Charlottesville, VA | Scholarship james xu | $2,000 |
| Belmont University | Nashville, TN | Scholarship vada powell student id: B00702025 | $1,000 |
| Louisiana State University | Baton Rouge, LA | Scholarship jacelyn keller student id:xxx-xx-xxxx | $1,000 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($4,250). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20,250 | 13 |
| 2023 | $25,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630999349100438
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3623732
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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