The Azby Fund
Invitation OnlyNew Orleans, Louisiana · EIN 72-6049781 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.1M
Organizations funded47
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$29.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $18,000.
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
2% of grants went outside Louisiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Tammany Parish Humane Society | Covington, LA | Civic - unrestricted | $250,000 |
| River Road Historical Society | Destrehan, LA | Historical | $130,000 |
| Recreational Fisheries Institute | Covington, LA | Environment | $104,500 |
| The Friends of West End | New Orleans, LA | Civic - darlington fountain | $99,000 |
| Tulane University | New Orleans, LA | Educational | $85,000 |
| Mount Carmel Academy | New Orleans, LA | Education | $55,000 |
| Historic New Orleans Collection | New Orleans, LA | Arts | $50,000 |
| St Mary's Dominican High School | New Orleans, LA | Education | $50,000 |
| New Orleans Culinary and Hospitality Institute | New Orleans, LA | Educational | $40,000 |
| Uncommon Contruction Inc | New Orleans, LA | Empower youth with the skills, network, resources | $35,000 |
| Ainsley's Angels of America | Virginia Beach, VA | Civic | $30,000 |
| Archbishop Hannan High School | Covington, LA | Educational | $18,000 |
| Fore Kid's Foundation | Avondale, LA | Civic | $16,000 |
| Longue Vue House & Gardens | New Orleans, LA | Civic | $12,500 |
| Kidsmart Foundation | New Orleans, LA | Arts | $10,500 |
| De LA Salle High School | New Orleans, LA | Education | $10,000 |
| Holy Name of Jesus School | New Orleans, LA | Education | $10,000 |
| Louisiana Rugby Corporation | New Orleans, LA | Education & recreation | $10,000 |
| Loyola University | New Orleans, LA | Educational | $10,000 |
| New Orleans Academy of Fine Ar | New Orleans, LA | Arts, education | $10,000 |
| Newman School | New Orleans, LA | Educational | $10,000 |
| City Park Conservancy | New Orleans, LA | Conservation | $8,000 |
| The Harry Thompson Center Inc | New Orleans, LA | Civic - unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Catholic High School | Baton Rouge, LA | Educational | $5,000 |
| Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation | Metairie, LA | Recreation and civic | $5,000 |
| Jesuit High School | New Orleans, LA | Education | $5,000 |
| Ladies Leukemia League | Metairie, LA | Medial | $5,000 |
| New Orleans Film & Video Festival | New Orleans, LA | Arts film & video | $5,000 |
| Rivers Institute | New Orleans, LA | Rivers project | $5,000 |
| Vieux Carre Commission Foundation | New Orleans, LA | Historical preservation of buildings | $5,000 |
| Immaculate Conception Jesuit Church | New Orleans, LA | Education | $4,000 |
| St Scholastica Academy | Covington, LA | Education | $3,500 |
| Innocence Project New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | Education | $3,000 |
| Karnival Krewe de Louisiane in | Baton Rouge, LA | Medial | $3,000 |
| St Mary's Assumption Church | New Orleans, LA | Religion | $3,000 |
| Start the Adventure in Reading | New Orleans, LA | Education | $3,000 |
| Temple Sinai | New Orleans, LA | Religion | $3,000 |
| Brother Martin High School | New Orleans, LA | Educational | $2,500 |
| St Francis Xavier Catholic Church | Metairie, LA | Religion | $2,500 |
| Sugar Buzz | Mandeville, LA | Educational | $2,500 |
| Wish to Fish Louisiana Inc | Kenner, LA | Recreation and civic | $2,500 |
| Northshore Community Foundatio | Covington, LA | Civic | $2,000 |
| Preservation Resource Center | New Orleans, LA | Historical preservation of buildings | $2,000 |
| 30 X Ninety Theatre Inc | Mandeville, LA | Arts theater | $1,500 |
| Edward Hynes Charter School | New Orleans, LA | Counseling | $1,500 |
| Tres Doux Foundation | New Orleans, LA | Civic | $1,500 |
| Cops II | New Orleans, LA | Civic | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,136,500 | 47 |
| 2024 | $1,157,500 | 45 |
| 2023 | $715,000 | 55 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611819349100821
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 72-6049781
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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