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J Edgar Monroe Foundation

Metairie, Louisiana  ·  EIN 720784059  ·  Private foundation

J Edgar Monroe Foundation is a private foundation based in Metairie, Louisiana. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $669K in grants paid and $7.1M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 441 individual grants from this funder — $4.9M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$669K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$7.1M
Total assets
441
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What J Edgar Monroe Foundation funds

J Edgar Monroe Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, faith-based (christian), food & agriculture, health care, higher education, and related causes.

Arts & CultureFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationK-12 EducationLegal AidYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, men boys, women girls, youth pop.

childrenmen boyswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for J Edgar Monroe Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Loyola University
General Charitable Purpose
New Orleans, LA$302K2023
Loyola University
General Charitable Purpose
New Orleans, LA$300K2024
Loyola University
General Charitable Purpose
New Orleans, LA$204K2018
Loyola University
General Charitable Purpose
New Orleans, LA$200K2020
Loyola University
General Charitable Purpose
New Orleans, LA$182K2017
Preservation Society
General Charitable Purpose
Newport, RI$120K2022
Holy Name of Jesus School
General Charitable Purpose
New Orleans, LA$100K2023
Preservation Society
General Charitable Purpose
Newport, RI$100K2023
Newport Preservation Society
General Charitable Purpose
Newport, RI$100K2024
Holy Name of Jesus School
General Charitable Purpose
New Orleans, LA$100K2024
Fore Kids Foundation
General Charitable Purpose
Avondale, LA$52K2022
Fore Kids Foundation
General Charitable Purpose
Avondale, LA$48K2024
Volunteers of America
General Charitable Purpose
New Orleans, LA$38K2020
St Michael Special School
General Charitable Purpose
New Orleans, LA$34K2018
Volunteers of America
General Charitable Purpose
New Orleans, LA$33K2017

J Edgar Monroe Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$559K
2018$612K
2020$669K
2022$965K
2023$1.1M
2024$1.0M

How to apply for funding from J Edgar Monroe Foundation

From J Edgar Monroe Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“Non-Specified”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about J Edgar Monroe Foundation

Does J Edgar Monroe Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — J Edgar Monroe Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does J Edgar Monroe Foundation fund?
J Edgar Monroe Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Loyola University, Loyola University, Loyola University. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does J Edgar Monroe Foundation give in grants?
J Edgar Monroe Foundation reported $669K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.9M over 441 grants.
Where is J Edgar Monroe Foundation located?
J Edgar Monroe Foundation is based in Metairie, Louisiana. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 720784059.
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About this profile. This page is built from J Edgar Monroe 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 J Edgar Monroe Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.