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Zemurray Foundation

New Orleans, Louisiana  ·  EIN 720539603  ·  Private foundation

Zemurray Foundation is a Louisiana-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $5.4M in annual giving against $109.8M in assets. This page documents the 124 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Zemurray Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$5.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$109.8M
Total assets
124
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Zemurray Foundation funds

Zemurray Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, criminal justice, economic development, education, environment & conservation, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCriminal JusticeEconomic DevelopmentEducationEnvironment & ConservationHealth CareYouth Development

Populations it has supported include youth pop.

youth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Zemurray Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Samuel Z Stone Cipr Trust
Research
New Orleans, LA$3.0M2022
Tulane University
Education
New Orleans, LA$2.9M2022
New Orleans Museum of Art
Arts & Culture
New Orleans, LA$2.5M2023
New Orleans Museum of Art
Education
New Orleans, LA$1.5M2020
Samuel Z Stone Cipr Trust
Research
New Orleans, LA$1.5M2024
Tulane University
Education
New Orleans, LA$1.3M2024
City Park Conservancy
Conservation
New Orleans, LA$1.2M2023
Tulane University
Education
New Orleans, LA$1.0M2023
Childrens Hospital
Health
New Orleans, LA$1.0M2024
Audubon Nature Institute
Conservation
New Orleans, LA$512K2020
Audubon Nature Institute
Conservation
New Orleans, LA$502K2022
Audubon Nature Institute Foundation
Conservation
New Orleans, LA$500K2020
Ducks Unlimited Se La
Environment
Memphis, TN$500K2024
Audubon Nature Institute
Conservation
New Orleans, LA$500K2023
Greater New Orleans Foundation
Philanthropy
New Orleans, LA$465K2024

Zemurray Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$5.4M
2022$7.6M
2023$6.6M
2024$7.0M

How to apply for funding from Zemurray Foundation

Zemurray 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. You can review the foundation directly at zemurray.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Zemurray Foundation

Does Zemurray Foundation accept grant applications?
Zemurray 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 Zemurray Foundation fund?
Zemurray Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Samuel Z Stone Cipr Trust, Tulane University, New Orleans Museum of Art. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Zemurray Foundation give in grants?
Zemurray Foundation reported $5.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $26.5M over 124 grants.
Where is Zemurray Foundation located?
Zemurray Foundation is based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 720539603.
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About this profile. This page is built from Zemurray 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 Zemurray Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.