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Friend Ships

Lake Charles, Louisiana  ·  EIN 462878325  ·  Private foundation

Friend Ships is a private foundation based in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $694K in grants paid and $4.0M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 1 individual grants from this funder — $65K awarded across 2025 — including its support for food & agriculture. Below is its full funding profile.

$694K
Annual giving (FY2025)
$4.0M
Total assets
1
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Friend Ships funds

Friend Ships's giving carries a documented focus on food & agriculture.

Food & Agriculture

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Friend Ships, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Park West Childrens Fund
Support ongoing expenditures for food distribution and international programs including fuel, supplies, utilities, communications, etc
Lake Charles, LA$65K2025

How to apply for funding from Friend Ships

Friend Ships'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.

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Frequently asked questions about Friend Ships

Does Friend Ships accept grant applications?
Friend Ships'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 Friend Ships fund?
Friend Ships's grants focus on food & agriculture. Recent recipients include Park West Childrens Fund. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Friend Ships give in grants?
Friend Ships reported $694K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2025). Across all years in our data it has awarded $65K over 1 grants.
Where is Friend Ships located?
Friend Ships is based in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 462878325.
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About this profile. This page is built from Friend Ships'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 Friend Ships. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.