Marcel J Damiens Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyMetairie, Louisiana · EIN 26-2204320 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$162K
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$402K
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
24% of grants went outside Louisiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triumph Over Kid Cancer Foundation | New Orleans, LA | Charity - support for research on children's cancer | $60,000 |
| The Good Shepherd School | New Orleans, LA | Charity - to support educating low-income, urban youth with quality education, integrated with personal, moral and spiritual development,… | $25,000 |
| Friends of Discovery | Kenner, LA | Charity - to support the growth of the school in order to remain on the cutting edge of eduction | $10,000 |
| Lady of the Lake Taste of Tammany | Mandeville, LA | Charity - support of our lady of the lake catholic school | $10,000 |
| Archbishop Hannan High School | Covington, LA | Charity - support for archbishop hannan high school | $10,000 |
| Feeding America | Chicago, LA | Charity - to support improving access to healthy foods | $5,000 |
| Lcgicare Foundation | Novi, MI | Charity - to assist learning care group childcare providers in times of need | $5,000 |
| St Angela Merici | Metairie, LA | Charity - to support catholic elementary education | $5,000 |
| Basket of Hope | St Louis, MO | Charity - to support services to hospitalized children | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society | New Orleans, LA | Charity - support for cancer research | $3,000 |
| Friends of Childrens Harbor | Eclectic, AL | Charity - to stengthen families of seriously ill children through refuge, respite and resources | $2,500 |
| Greater New Orleans Council of Navy League of the United States | Metairie, LA | Charity - education, advocacy and support for US sea services | $2,500 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | New York, NY | Charity - medical research | $2,500 |
| Louisiana National Guard | New Orleans, LA | Charity - support for national guard | $2,500 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Metairie, LA | Charity - turkey drive | $2,500 |
| Northshore Food Bank | Covington, LA | Charity - to support project impact which provides appropriate services to children who are survivors of violent crimes | $2,500 |
| Brother Martin | New Orleans, LA | Charity - to support class of '76 endowment | $2,000 |
| Lsu Foundation | Baton Rouge, LA | Charity - support for louisiana state univirsity | $2,000 |
| Sunshine Kids Foundation | Houston, TX | Charity - to support activities to young cancer patients | $1,000 |
| Hams for Fams | Metairie, LA | Charity - to distribute hams to needy families for christmas | $1,000 |
| Jefferson Council on Aging | Metairie, LA | Charity - to support activities and services for the elderly | $1,000 |
| St Ann Mens Club | Metairie, LA | Charity - to support activities providing various services to the community | $500 |
| One Leg Up Charities | Metairie, LA | Charity - support for st.michael special school | $500 |
| Soso Strong Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation | Ocean Springs, MS | Charity - medical research | $500 |
| Catholic Geaux Bag | Covington, LA | Charity - to support formation of future catholic leaders | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $162,000 | 25 |
| 2023 | $76,200 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202501359349101040
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-2204320
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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