The Giardina Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyThibodaux, Louisiana · EIN 72-6186958 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$150K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$1,750
Total assets$610K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
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
7% of grants went outside Louisiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nsu Foundation | Thibodaux, LA | To encourage contributions to help the university provide expanded opportunities for bright, talented men and women | $75,250 |
| Maxine Giardina Charter School | Thibodaux, LA | Unrestricted donations for operation of school | $24,165 |
| Ed White Catholic High School | Thibodaux, LA | To impart the catholic faith, promote academic excellence, and enhance self-esteem. | $20,000 |
| Catholic Foundation of South Louisiana | Schriever, LA | To encourage and assist individuals, families and businesses in giving to catholic entities within the south louisiana region. | $10,000 |
| Ascension Episcopal School | Lafayette, LA | To promote a faith-filled environment of academic excellence in a christian environment. | $6,000 |
| Annual Bishop's Appeal | Schriever, LA | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Thibodaux Volunteer Fire Department | Thibodaux, LA | To improve the services we provide to the community as well as provide for the overall safety of the firemen who provide those services. | $2,150 |
| St Joseph Seminary College | St Benedict, LA | Contribution | $1,750 |
| Crossroads Pregnancy Resource Center | Thibodaux, LA | Since opening in 2003, crossroads pregnancy resource center (cprc) has been serving women and families facing unplanned pregnancy in a… | $1,500 |
| Friends of the LA Center for Women in Cgovernment & Business | Thibodaux, LA | To sponsor louisiana girls leadership academy | $1,500 |
| St Joseph Abbey Aka Saint Joseph Benedictine Abbey | Saint Benedict, LA | To assist in furnishing one of savio hall's 48 dorm rooms and to assist in repairing roads on campus. | $1,000 |
| The Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | General operational support | $1,000 |
| St Joseph Church | Thibodaux, LA | General operational support | $500 |
| St Genevieve Catholic Church | Thibodaux, LA | Contribution to assist funding event | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $150,315 | 14 |
| 2023 | $92,697 | 10 |
| 2022 | $118,359 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601959349100310
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 72-6186958
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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