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The Edward L Rispone Family Foundation

Baton Rouge, Louisiana  ·  EIN 721474941  ·  Private foundation

The Edward L Rispone Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.4M in grants paid and $14.1M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 138 individual grants from this funder — $13.7M awarded across 2018–2024 — including its support for education. Below is its full funding profile.

$1.4M
Annual giving (FY2018)
$14.1M
Total assets
138
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Edward L Rispone Family Foundation funds

The Edward L Rispone Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education, faith-based (christian), higher education, housing & homelessness, k-12 education, and related causes.

EducationFaith-Based (Christian)Higher EducationHousing & HomelessnessK-12 EducationYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, families, homeless population, single parents, women girls, youth pop.

childrenfamilieshomeless populationsingle parentswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Edward L Rispone Family Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
St Michael High School
TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO SUPPORT A CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL
Baton Rouge, LA$5.0M2023
Sister Dulce Foundation
TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO SUPPORT A MINISTRY THAT PRAYS WITH SICK PATIENTS
Baton Rouge, LA$2.9M2023
St Michael High School
TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO SUPPORT A CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL
Baton Rouge, LA$2.1M2024
St Michael High School
TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO SUPPORT A CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL
Baton Rouge, LA$514K2018
Redemptorist St Gerard Elementary
TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO SUPPORT A CHRISTIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Baton Rouge, LA$220K2024
Stand Together Inc
TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO HELP END POVERTY AND SUPPORT SOCIAL CHANGE
Arlington, VA$200K2018
Sacred Heart Catholic School
TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO SUPPORT A CHRISTIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Baton Rouge, LA$180K2022
Sacred Heart Catholic School
TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO SUPPORT A CHRISTIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Baton Rouge, LA$155K2023
Christ the King Catholic Church
TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS OF A CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Baton Rouge, LA$150K2018
Our Lady of the Isle
TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO SUPPORT A CHRISTAN ORANIZATION.
Grand Isle, LA$130K2022
Mercedarian Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament
TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO SUPPORT A CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Cleveland, OH$121K2024
Cristo Rey Baton Rouge Foundation
TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO SUPPORT A CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL
Baton Rouge, LA$100K2018
Cross Catholic Outreach
TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS OF A CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Boca Raton, FL$81K2024
St Gerard Church
TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO SUPPORT A CHRISTIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Baton Rouge, LA$80K2022
St Michael High School
TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO SUPPORT A CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL
Baton Rouge, LA$70K2022

The Edward L Rispone Family Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$1.4M
2022$893K
2023$8.4M
2024$2.9M

How to apply for funding from The Edward L Rispone Family Foundation

The Edward L Rispone Family 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.

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Frequently asked questions about The Edward L Rispone Family Foundation

Does The Edward L Rispone Family Foundation accept grant applications?
The Edward L Rispone Family 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 The Edward L Rispone Family Foundation fund?
The Edward L Rispone Family Foundation's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include St Michael High School, Sister Dulce Foundation, St Michael High School. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Edward L Rispone Family Foundation give in grants?
The Edward L Rispone Family Foundation reported $1.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2018). Across all years in our data it has awarded $13.7M over 138 grants.
Where is The Edward L Rispone Family Foundation located?
The Edward L Rispone Family Foundation is based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 721474941.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Edward L Rispone Family 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 The Edward L Rispone Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.