Tesson Foundation
Invitation OnlyMetairie, Louisiana · EIN 72-1285110 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $200 and $5,000.
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
56% of grants went outside Louisiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The STEM Library | Metairie, LA | General | $95,000 |
| University of Southern Mississippi | Hattiseburg, MS | General | $25,275 |
| St Mary's Academy | New Orleans, LA | General | $20,000 |
| Archbishop Hannan High School | Covington, LA | General | $10,260 |
| St Paul's Catholic School | Covington, LA | General | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | New Orleans, LA | General | $500 |
| Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | New York, NY | General | $250 |
| Habitat for Humanity | New Orleans, LA | General | $250 |
| United Service Organizations | Washington, DC | General | $250 |
| New Orleans Museum of Art | New Orleans, LA | General | $200 |
| Boys and Girls Club of America | Atlanta, GA | General | $200 |
| Red Cloud Indian School | Pine Ridge, SD | General | $200 |
| Shriners Childrens Hospital | Tampa, FL | General | $200 |
| St Labre Indian School | Ashland, MT | General | $150 |
| St Bonaventures Indian Mission | Thoreau, NM | General | $100 |
| St Joseph's Indian School | Chamberlain, SD | General | $100 |
The return also lists 16 grants to individuals ($29,850). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $187,785 | 32 |
| 2023 | $165,500 | 14 |
| 2022 | $104,650 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620939349100207
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 72-1285110
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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