Thistlewood Foundation
Historical FunderLafayette, Louisiana · EIN 82-0713334 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $150,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MARIUSZ SMOLIJ |
|---|---|
| Address | 412 TRAVIS STREET, LAFAYETTE LA 70503 |
| SMOLIJMARIUSZ@CS.COM | |
| Form and materials | A FORMAL PROCESS IS BEING ESTABLISHED. |
| Deadlines | THERE IS NO PRE-DETERMINED DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS. |
| Restrictions | A FORMAL PROCESS IS BEING ESTABLISHED. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
20% of grants went outside Louisiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musical Arts Society of New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | Gen funding, equipment upgrades | $150,000 |
| Ul at Lafayette College of the Arts | Lafayette, LA | Funding | $150,000 |
| Moncus Park | Lafayette, LA | General funding | $32,000 |
| Society for Louisiana Irises | Houston, TX | Iris preservation, study | $15,000 |
| Master Gardeners of Lafayette | Lafayette, LA | General funding | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $357,000 | 5 |
| 2024 | $8,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $460,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631819349100203
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-0713334
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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