Louise H Moffett Family Foundation
Historical FunderMetairie, Louisiana · EIN 72-1345770 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1M
Organizations funded111
Typical grant$4,000
Total assets$30K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $8,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | CYNTHIA M MOLYNEUX LOUISE H MOFFETT |
|---|---|
| Address | 3300 W ESPLANADE AVE S 100, METAIRIE LA 700027406 |
| Phone | 5043099342 |
| Form and materials | FORMAL WRITTEN REQUEST OUTLINING SPECIFIC NEEDS AND USE OF FUNDS |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
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
39% of grants went outside Louisiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Seton Foundation | Austin, TX | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Louisiana State University | Baton Rouge, LA | College scholarships | $72,000 |
| Arizona State University | Tempe, AZ | College scholarships | $68,000 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Austin, TX | Promote fine arts education | $55,000 |
| Southeastern Louisiana University | Hammond, LA | College scholarships | $52,000 |
| Ed White Catholic High School | Thibodaux, LA | High school scholarships | $28,000 |
| Northern Arizona University | Flagstaff, AZ | College scholarships | $28,000 |
| University of Louisiana Lafayette | Lafayette, LA | College scholarships | $28,000 |
| Longue Vue House and Gardens | New Orleans, LA | Environmental awareness | $25,000 |
| Nicholls State University | Thibodaux, LA | College scholarships | $24,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country | Kerrvile, TX | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Women's Cancer Research Fund of Bcrf | New York, NY | Medical research (cancer) | $20,000 |
| Archbishop Hannan High School | Covington, LA | High school scholarships | $16,000 |
| Chandler-Gilbert Community College | Chandler, AZ | College scholarships | $16,000 |
| Auburn University | Auburn, AL | College scholarships | $12,000 |
| Holy Cross High School | New Orleans, LA | High school scholarships | $12,000 |
| Mcneese State University | Lake Charles, LA | College scholarships | $12,000 |
| University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL | College scholarships | $12,000 |
| University of New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | College scholarships | $12,000 |
| Audubon Nature Institute Inc | New Orleans, LA | Environmental awareness | $10,000 |
| Isidore Newman | New Orleans, LA | Promote secondary education | $10,000 |
| New Orleans Museum of Art | New Orleans, LA | Cultural development | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | New Orleans, LA | Assistance to indigent families | $10,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Medical research (cancer) | $10,000 |
| Archbishop Rummel High School | Metairie, LA | High school scholarships | $8,000 |
| Avalon Institute | Mesa, AZ | College scholarships | $8,000 |
| Colorado School of Mines | Golden, CO | College scholarships | $8,000 |
| Glendale Community College | Glendale, CA | College scholarships | $8,000 |
| Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine | Baton Rouge, LA | College scholarships | $8,000 |
| Louisiana Tech University | Ruston, LA | College scholarships | $8,000 |
| Monarch Aop | Rock Rapids, IA | College scholarships | $8,000 |
| Montana State University | Bozeman, MT | College scholarships | $8,000 |
| Ottawa University Arizona | Surprise, AZ | College scholarships | $8,000 |
| Phoenix Community College | Phoenix, AZ | College scholarships | $8,000 |
| St Mary's Dominican High School | New Orleans, LA | High school scholarships | $8,000 |
| St Michael the Archangel High School | Baton Rouge, LA | High school scholarships | $8,000 |
| Texas Tech University | Lubbock, TX | College scholarships | $8,000 |
| University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ | College scholarships | $8,000 |
| University of West Florida | Pensacola, FL | College scholarships | $8,000 |
| Weber State University | Ogden, UT | College scholarships | $8,000 |
| Crimestoppers Inc | Metairie, LA | Crime abatement/criminal justice | $7,000 |
| American Red Cross | New Orleans, LA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Austin Humane Society | Austin, TX | General operating support | $5,000 |
| New Orleans Police and Justice Foundation | New Orleans, LA | Crime abatement/criminal justice | $5,000 |
| The National World War II Museum | New Orleans, LA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Wyes-Tv | New Orleans, LA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Academy of the Sacred Heart - Grand Coteau | Grand Coteau, LA | High school scholarships | $4,000 |
| Bayshore Christian School | Fairhope, AL | High school scholarships | $4,000 |
| Cox College | Springfield, MO | College scholarships | $4,000 |
| Culver Stockton College | Canton, MO | College scholarships | $4,000 |
| Delgado Community College | New Orleans, LA | College scholarships | $4,000 |
| Estrella Mountain Community College | Avondale, AZ | College scholarships | $4,000 |
| Florida Institute of Technology | Melbourne, FL | College scholarships | $4,000 |
| Florida State University | Tallahassee, FL | College scholarships | $4,000 |
| Grambling State University | Grambling, LA | College scholarships | $4,000 |
| Grand Canyon University | Phoenix, AZ | College scholarships | $4,000 |
| Gulf Coast State College | Panama City, FL | College scholarships | $4,000 |
| Hampden Sydney College | Hampden Sydney, VA | College scholarships | $4,000 |
| Hardin-Simmons University | Abilene, TX | College scholarships | $4,000 |
| Houma Christian School | Houma, LA | High school scholarships | $4,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 111 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,008,250 | 111 |
| 2023 | $724,250 | 95 |
| 2022 | $650,000 | 91 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601209349102805
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 72-1345770
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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