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Arlene & Joseph Meraux Charitable

Violet, Louisiana  ·  EIN 721400981  ·  Private foundation

Arlene & Joseph Meraux Charitable is a Louisiana-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $2.8M in annual giving against $92.3M in assets. This page documents the 282 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Arlene & Joseph Meraux Charitable — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$2.8M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$92.3M
Total assets
282
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Arlene & Joseph Meraux Charitable funds

Arlene & Joseph Meraux Charitable's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education.

Arts & CultureEducation

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Arlene & Joseph Meraux Charitable, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Glassroots
DONATION
New Orleans, LA$2.0M2024
St Bernard Parish Government
DONATION
Chalmette, LA$1.5M2023
St Bernard Parish Government
DONATED LAND TO PARISH RELATING TO WALKING AND BIKE PATHS
Chalmette, LA$927K2020
St Bernard Parish Government
DONATION
Chalmette, LA$590K2019
Elaine P Nunez Community College Foundation Inc
DONATED LAND TO NUNEZ COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOR EDUCATION PURPOSES
Chalmette, LA$488K2020
Lsu Foundation
DONATION
Baton Rouge, LA$345K2020
St Bernard Parish Government
DONATION
Chalmette, LA$286K2020
St Bernard Parish Government
DONATED 8.972 ACRES OF LAND (AIR
Chalmette, LA$259K2022
Scholarships
EDUCATION FUNDING
New Orleans, LA$202K2024
Scholarships
EDUCATION FUNDING
New Orleans, LA$182K2023
Scholarship
DONATION
New Orleans, LA$168K2022
Scholarship
DONATION
New Orleans, LA$168K2019
Scholarship
DONATION
New Orleans, LA$162K2018
Community Center of St Bernard
DONATION
Arabi, LA$153K2020
Nocca Institute
DONATION
New Orleans, LA$150K2019

Arlene & Joseph Meraux Charitable giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$974K
2019$1.2M
2020$2.8M
2022$1.2M
2023$2.6M
2024$3.1M

How to apply for funding from Arlene & Joseph Meraux Charitable

Arlene & Joseph Meraux Charitable's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at merauxfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Arlene & Joseph Meraux Charitable

Does Arlene & Joseph Meraux Charitable accept grant applications?
Arlene & Joseph Meraux Charitable's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Arlene & Joseph Meraux Charitable fund?
Arlene & Joseph Meraux Charitable's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Glassroots, St Bernard Parish Government, St Bernard Parish Government. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Arlene & Joseph Meraux Charitable give in grants?
Arlene & Joseph Meraux Charitable reported $2.8M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $11.9M over 282 grants.
Where is Arlene & Joseph Meraux Charitable located?
Arlene & Joseph Meraux Charitable is based in Violet, Louisiana. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 721400981.
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About this profile. This page is built from Arlene & Joseph Meraux Charitable's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Arlene & Joseph Meraux Charitable. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.