Sequoia Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew Orleans, Louisiana · EIN 72-1211104 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$198K
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$1.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $75,000.
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
83% of grants went outside Louisiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulane Department of Orthopaedics | New Orleans, LA | General operational support | $100,000 |
| Stetson University - J Ollie Edmunds Scholarship Program | Deland, FL | General operational support | $75,000 |
| Duke Orthopaedic Surgery | Durham, NC | General operational support | $12,000 |
| Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation | Rosemont, IL | General operational support | $5,000 |
| Vanderbilt Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery | Nashville, TN | General operational support | $5,000 |
| Piedmont Orthopaedic Foundation | Durham, NC | General operational support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $198,000 | 6 |
| 2024 | $198,000 | 6 |
| 2023 | $198,000 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641289349102214
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 72-1211104
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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