Joyce S Mudd Foundation
Invitation OnlyShreveport, Louisiana · EIN 72-1485643 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$242K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$6,750
Total assets$7.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,600 and $27,000.
From the return
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
20% of grants went outside Louisiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| the Centenary College of Louisiana | Shreveport, LA | for funding the construction of a handicap accessible elevator to be built in the Hurley School of Music building | $112,428 |
| Centenary College | Shreveport, LA | to provide funding for the construction of a handicap accessible elevator to be built in the Hurley School of Music building | $43,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Bethesda, MD | for funding research to develop gene editing therapies for patients with cystic fibrosis | $27,000 |
| FeistWeiller Cancer Center | Shreveport, LA | provided funds for the McDade Hospice House | $25,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Durham NC | Durham, NC | Provided funds for its mobile dental clinic | $7,500 |
| The Minden Foundation | Minden, LA | Provide charitable assistance within the Minden LA area for those needs not specifically met by other charities | $6,750 |
| Haughton Police Department | Haughton, LA | provided funds for the purchase of police body cameras | $5,750 |
| Humane Society of NW Louisiana | Shreveport, LA | provided funds for renovating all of its kennels | $5,600 |
| the First Baptist Church School | Shreveport, LA | for funding the construction of Sports Complex for the schools students | $5,000 |
| Christus FoundationICU | Shreveport, LA | Provided funds for an ICU unit for babies born prematurely | $4,400 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $242,428 | 10 |
| 2024 | $163,170 | 8 |
| 2023 | $219,090 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641809349100004
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 72-1485643
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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