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Bayou District Foundation

New Orleans, Louisiana  ·  EIN 260833850  ·  Private foundation

Bayou District Foundation is a Louisiana-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $7.0M in annual giving against $2.5M in assets. This page documents the 6 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Bayou District Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$7.0M
Annual giving (FY2019)
$2.5M
Total assets
6
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What Bayou District Foundation funds

Bayou District Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, arts education, education.

Arts & CultureArts EducationEducation

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Bayou District Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Educare
FUNDS FOR OPERATING EXPENSES.
New Orleans, LA$7.0M2019
Educare
FUNDS FOR OPERATING EXPENSES
New Orleans, LA$564K2017
Educare
FUNDS FOR OPERATING EXPENSES
New Orleans, LA$447K2018
Roots of Music Early Music Education
FUNDS FOR OPERATING EXPENSES
New Orleans, LA$35K2022
Educare
FUNDS FOR OPERATING EXPENSES.
New Orleans, LA$15K2022
Roots of Music Early Music Education
FUNDS FOR OPERATING EXPENSES
New Orleans, LA$10K2023

Bayou District Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$564K
2018$447K
2019$7.0M
2022$50K
2023$10K

How to apply for funding from Bayou District Foundation

Bayou District Foundation'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 bayoudistrictfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Bayou District Foundation

Does Bayou District Foundation accept grant applications?
Bayou District Foundation'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 Bayou District Foundation fund?
Bayou District Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Educare, Educare, Educare. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Bayou District Foundation give in grants?
Bayou District Foundation reported $7.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2019). Across all years in our data it has awarded $8.1M over 6 grants.
Where is Bayou District Foundation located?
Bayou District Foundation is based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 260833850.
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About this profile. This page is built from Bayou District Foundation'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 Bayou District Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.