The Emeril Lagasse Foundation
New Orleans, Louisiana · EIN 421536915 · Private foundation
The Emeril Lagasse Foundation is a private foundation based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2021) reports $1.2M in grants paid and $4.9M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 208 individual grants from this funder — $14.4M awarded across 2018–2025 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What The Emeril Lagasse Foundation funds
The Emeril Lagasse Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, arts education, education, food & agriculture.
Populations it has supported include children.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glow Nc CULINARY AND NUTRITION EDUCATION | Wilmington, NC | $540K | 2023 |
| Academy for Global Citizenship Charter School CHILDREN'S EDUCATION | Chicago, IL | $500K | 2023 |
| Starlight Elementary CULINARY AND NUTRITION EDUCATION | Watsonville, CA | $500K | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from The Emeril Lagasse Foundation
The Emeril Lagasse Foundation'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. You can review the foundation directly at emeril.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Emeril Lagasse Foundation
- Does The Emeril Lagasse Foundation accept grant applications?
- The Emeril Lagasse Foundation'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 The Emeril Lagasse Foundation fund?
- The Emeril Lagasse Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Glow Nc, Academy for Global Citizenship Charter School, Starlight Elementary. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Emeril Lagasse Foundation give in grants?
- The Emeril Lagasse Foundation reported $1.2M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $14.4M over 208 grants.
- Where is The Emeril Lagasse Foundation located?
- The Emeril Lagasse Foundation is based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 421536915.
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