Willis & Mildred Pellerin Foundation
Historical FunderKenner, Louisiana · EIN 51-0166877 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$88K
Organizations funded0
Typical grantUnknown
Total assets$2.1M
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MRS LYNNE HOTFELTER WILLIS AND MILD |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 400, KENNER LA 700630400 |
| Phone | 5044679591 |
| Form and materials | CANDIDATES MUST SUBMIT A COMPLETED APPLICATION ALONG WITH HANDWRITTEN EXPLANATION OF NEED FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS. FOUR LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION, A GLOSSY PHOTO,CERTIFICATION OF GRADES UP-TO-DATE, AND EVIDENCE BY AN OFFICIAL OF THE SCHOOL OR UNIVERSITY THAT GIVES ASSURANCE OF THE CANDIDATE'S ACCEPTANCE FOR ENROLLMENT SHOULD ALSO BE ENCLOSED IN THE APPLICATION. |
| Deadlines | 180 DAYS PRIOR TO THE BEGINNING OF THE SCHOOL TERM THE CANDIDATE PROPOSES TO ATTEND. |
| Restrictions | NO SCHOLARSHIP BENEFIT FROM THE FOUNDATION SHALL BE GRANTED OR ALLOWED THAT BENEFITS IN ANY WAY THE IMMEDIATE MEMBERS OF THE DESCENDANTS OF WILLIS AND MILDRED PELLERIN, OR DESCENDANTS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OR MEMBERS OF THE ADVISORY BOARD. DISENROLLMENT OF A STUDENT RECEIVING SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS SHALL TERMINATE AND CANCEL ALL SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS. IT WILL ALSO MAKE ANY PORTION DUE THE FOUNDATION TO BE DUE AND PAYABLE. THE BENEFITS OF THIS FOUNDATION ARE FOR LOUISIANA HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS IN PURSUIT OF A COLLEGE EDUCATION IN A LOUISIANA COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY THAT QUALIFIES UNDER SECTION 117(A) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
No grants to organizations were itemized on this return.
The return also lists 43 grants to individuals ($88,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $88,000 | 43 |
| 2023 | $87,000 | 44 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 28, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542409349100804
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 51-0166877
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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