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Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities

New Orleans, Louisiana  ·  EIN 720795568  ·  Private foundation

Based in New Orleans, Louisiana, Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities has awarded $1.9M across 171 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to River Road Historical Society. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$692K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$7.7M
Total assets
171
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities funds

Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, criminal justice, faith-based (christian), faith-based (jewish), food & agriculture, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCriminal JusticeFaith-Based (Christian)Faith-Based (Jewish)Food & AgricultureHigher EducationLibraries & Literacy

Populations it has supported include children, hispanic communities, veterans.

childrenhispanic communitiesveterans

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
River Road Historical Society
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Destrehan, LA$30K2023
Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana
PROGRAM SERVICE
Saint Francisville, LA$26K2020
Louisiana Prison Museum
PROGRAM SERVICE
Angola, LA$25K2023
South Louisiana Wetlands Discovery Center
PROGRAM SERVICE
Houma, LA$25K2024
Pointe Coupee Historical Society
PROGRAM SERVICE
New Roads, LA$24K2023
Maritime Museum Louisiana
PROGRAM SERVICE
Madisonville, LA$23K2023
Press Street Dba Antenna
PROGRAM SERVICE
New Orleans, LA$20K2023
The Amistad Research Center
PROGRAM SERVICE
New Orleans, LA$20K2023
The Robinson Film Center
PROGRAM SERVICE
Shreveport, LA$20K2023
Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience
PROGRAM SERVICE
New Orleans, LA$20K2023
Louisiana Art & Science Museum
PROGRAM SERVICE
Baton Rouge, LA$20K2023
Acadiana Center for the Arts
PROGRAM SERVICE
Lafayette, LA$20K2023
East Carroll Parish Library
PROGRAM SERVICE
Lake Providence, LA$20K2024
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PROGRAM SERVICE
Baton Rouge, LA$20K2018
The Whitney Institute (whitney Plantation)
PROGRAM SERVICE
Hammond, LA$20K2020

Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$20K
2018$90K
2020$630K
2023$667K
2024$445K

How to apply for funding from Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities

Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities'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 leh.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities

Does Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities accept grant applications?
Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities'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 Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities fund?
Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include River Road Historical Society, Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana, Louisiana Prison Museum. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities give in grants?
Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities reported $692K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.9M over 171 grants.
Where is Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities located?
Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities is based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 720795568.
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About this profile. This page is built from Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities'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 Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.