James J Buquet Jr Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouma, Louisiana · EIN 72-1373371 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$100K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$1.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
From the return
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
18% of grants went outside Louisiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Foundation of South Louisiana | Schriever, LA | General Support | $27,000 |
| Vandebilt Catholic High School | Houma, LA | General Support | $23,000 |
| Bayou Community Foundation | Houma, LA | General Support | $6,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | New Orleans, LA | General Support | $6,000 |
| Holy Trinity Academy | Schriever, LA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Nicholls Foundation | Thibodaux, LA | General Support | $5,000 |
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette Foundation | Lafayette, LA | General Support | $4,000 |
| American Legion Post 233 | Loganville, GA | General Support | $4,000 |
| MAX Charter School | Thibodaux, LA | General Support | $2,500 |
| Randolph College | Lynchburg, VA | General Support | $2,000 |
| St Matthews Episcopal Church | Houma, LA | General Support | $2,000 |
| The Firm Foundation of Houma | Houma, LA | General Support | $2,000 |
| Tulane University | New Orleans, LA | General Support | $2,000 |
| Junior Auxillary of Houma | Houma, LA | General Support | $1,500 |
| Terrebonne Foundation for Academic Excellence | Houma, LA | General Support | $1,000 |
| Fletcher Technical Community College Foundation | Schriever, LA | General Support | $1,000 |
| Foundation for Terrebonne General Health System | Houma, LA | General Support | $1,000 |
| Le Petit Theatre de Terrebonne | Houma, LA | General Support | $1,000 |
| Louisiana Center for Women in Government and Business | Thibodaux, LA | General Support | $1,000 |
| MacDonell Children's Services | Houma, LA | General Support | $1,000 |
| Virginia Episcopal School | Lynchburg, VA | General Support | $1,000 |
| Westminster Canterbury Foundation | Lynchburg, VA | General Support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $100,000 | 22 |
| 2023 | $48,500 | 24 |
| 2021 | $211,942 | 46 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543159349102254
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 72-1373371
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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