Zemurray Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew Orleans, Louisiana · EIN 72-0539603 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,500 and $100,000.
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
25% of grants went outside Louisiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulane University | New Orleans, LA | Education | $2,705,000 |
| Audubon Nature Institute Foundation | New Orleans, LA | Conservation | $1,000,000 |
| Greater New Orleans Foundation | New Orleans, LA | Philanthropy | $390,000 |
| Salvadoran American Humanitarian Fu | Coral Gables, FL | Philanthropic | $299,000 |
| Greater NO Development Foundation | New Orleans, LA | Civil Society | $250,000 |
| Bayou District Foundation | New Orleans, LA | Social Services | $100,000 |
| Youth Empowerment Project | New Orleans, LA | Youth | $100,000 |
| Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation | Dundee, IL | Conservation | $50,000 |
| STEM Library Lab | Metairie, LA | Education | $40,000 |
| City Park Conservancy | New Orleans, LA | Environment | $35,000 |
| Harry Tompson Center | New Orleans, LA | Health | $25,000 |
| NonProfit Knowledge Works Inc | New Orleans, LA | Research | $25,000 |
| New Orleans Museum of Art | New Orleans, LA | Arts & Culture | $17,500 |
| Audubon Natute Institute | New Orleans, LA | Conservation | $12,500 |
| Pro Bono Publico Foundation | New Orleans, LA | Philanthropic | $10,000 |
| Copan Mayan Foundation | Turlock, CA | Research | $5,500 |
| Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra | New Orleans, LA | Arts and Culture | $5,000 |
| National Center for Family Philanth | Washington, DC | Research | $5,000 |
| YAYA Inc | New Orleans, LA | Youth | $5,000 |
| Sawtooth Society | Hailey, ID | Environment | $2,500 |
The return also lists 18 grants to individuals ($1,022,168). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Museum of Art | New Orleans, LA | Arts & Culture | $4,000,000 |
| St Augustine High School | New Orleans, LA | Education | $1,500,000 |
| Salvadoran American Humanitarian Fu | Coral Gables, FL | Philanthropic | $480,000 |
| LA Policy Institute for Children | New Orleans, LA | Health | $150,000 |
| NO Center for Creative Arts | New Orleans, LA | Education | $100,000 |
| Zamorano University Foundation | The Woodlands, TX | Education | $50,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Washington, DC | Environment | $50,000 |
| NO Academy of Fine Arts | New Orleans, LA | Arts and Culture | $35,000 |
| American Red Cross SELA | Kenner, LA | Social Services | $25,000 |
| Second Look Alliance | Baton Rouge, LA | Research | $15,000 |
| Copan Mayan Foundation | Turlock, CA | Research | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,104,168 | 55 |
| 2024 | $6,994,166 | 51 |
| 2023 | $6,552,671 | 46 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622619349100212
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 72-0539603
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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