Friend Ships
Lake Charles, Louisiana · EIN 462878325 · Private foundation
Friend Ships is a private foundation based in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2025) 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. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Friend Ships funds
Friend Ships's giving carries a documented focus on food & agriculture.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park West Childrens Fund Support ongoing expenditures for food distribution and international programs including fuel, supplies, utilities, communications, etc | Lake Charles, LA | $65K | 2025 |
How to apply for funding from Friend Ships
Friend Ships's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.
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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 filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Friend Ships fund?
- Friend Ships's grants focus on food & agriculture. Example recipients include Park West Childrens Fund. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Friend Ships give in grants?
- Friend Ships reported $694K in grants in an indexed 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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