How to apply
Preselected only
The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. It still lists the details below.
- Contact
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Mary Ellen Thompson
PO Box 4948
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 387-4160
- Form and materials
- No specific format is required.
- Deadlines
- None
- Restrictions
- Limited to organizations primarily in north louisiana
Assets and giving by year
2019$706,709
2020$694,628
2021$737,089
2022$812,662
2023$856,116
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Tax year 2023
$856,116
- Grants listed
- 256
- Assets, end of year
- $17,597,466
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Tax year 2022
$812,662
- Grants listed
- 323
- Assets, end of year
- $16,103,895
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Tax year 2021
$737,089
- Grants listed
- 329
- Assets, end of year
- $15,942,889
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Tax year 2020
$694,628
- Grants listed
- 282
- Assets, end of year
- $17,280,419
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Tax year 2019
$706,709
- Grants listed
- 344
- Assets, end of year
- $14,209,239
Grants paid in 2023
As listed on the return.
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Thomas H & Scott Charitable FundMonroe, LA
Charitable
$150,000 -
United Way of Northeast LAMonroe, LA
Charitable
$55,750 -
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TN
Medical
$51,815 -
Pilots for PatientsMonroe, LA
Charitable
$50,500 -
M D Anderson Cancer ResearchHouston, TX
Medical
$50,000 -
Louisiana Baptist Children's HomeMonroe, LA
Charitable
$24,500 -
Rays of SonshineMonroe, LA
Charitable
$20,000 -
Louisiana State University - Baton RougeBaton Rouge, LA
Education
$17,500 -
Middle Tennessee State UniversityMurfreesboro, TN
Education
$15,500 -
The Bridge Alzheimer's & DementiaShreveport, LA
Medical
$15,000 -
St Paul's United Methodist ChurchMonroe, LA
Religious
$11,000 -
Grace Place MinistriesMonroe, LA
Charitable
$10,000 -
Louisiana Tech UniversityRuston, LA
Education
$10,000 -
Monroe Symphony OrchestraMonroe, LA
Civic
$10,000 -
Ouachita Council on AgingMonroe, LA
Charitable
$10,000 -
Southern ArkansasMagnolia, AR
Education
$10,000 -
St Francis Medical Center FoundationCape Girardeau, MO
Medical
$10,000 -
Tennessee State UniversityNashville, TN
Education
$10,000 -
The Highland CenterShreveport, LA
Charitable
$10,000 -
University of Louisiana - LafayetteLafayette, LA
Education
$10,000 -
University of Tennessee at KnoxvileeKnoxville, TN
Education
$10,000 -
Boy Scouts of AmericaBaton Rouge, LA
Civic
$7,500 -
Princess Theatre FoundationWinnsboro, LA
Charitable
$7,500 -
Christopher Youth HouseMonroe, LA
Charitable
$6,000 -
Nova Workforce of Ne LouisianaMonroe, LA
Civic
$5,500 -
Strauss Theatre CenterMonroe, LA
Civic
$5,500 -
Aveda Arts & Sciences InstitutesLafayette, LA
Education
$5,000 -
Bright Star Ranch IncMonroe, LA
Charitable
$5,000 -
Broaden HorizonsWest Monroe, LA
Education
$5,000 -
Center for Children & FamiliesMonroe, LA
Charitable
$5,000 -
Chamberlain UniversityJefferson, LA
Education
$5,000 -
Delgado Community CollegeNew Orleans, LA
Education
$5,000 -
First United Methodist Church - WinnsboroWinnsboro, LA
Religious
$5,000 -
Friends of CrowvilleCrowville, LA
Charitable
$5,000 -
Grace Episcopal ChurchMonroe, LA
Religious
$5,000 -
Houston Ground AngelsHouston, TX
Medical
$5,000 -
Louisiana State University - EuniceEunice, LA
Education
$5,000 -
LSU - ShreveportShreveport, LA
Education
$5,000 -
Lyon CollegeBatesville, AR
Education
$5,000 -
Northwestern State University -Shreveport, LA
Education
$5,000 -
River Parishes Community CollegeGonzales, LA
Education
$5,000 -
Texas A&M UniversityCollege Station, TX
Education
$5,000 -
The ARC Caddo-BossierShreveport, LA
Charitable
$5,000 -
Ulm FoundationMonroe, LA
Education
$5,000 -
University of AlabamaTuscaloosa, AL
Education
$5,000 -
University of ArkansasTexarkana, AR
Education
$5,000 -
University of Tennessee at ChattanoogaChattanooga, TN
Education
$5,000 -
Volunteers of America-ShreveportShreveport, LA
Charitable
$5,000 -
WellspringMonroe, LA
Charitable
$5,000 -
Young Life HoumaHouma, LA
Charitable
$5,000 -
Young Life Ouachita ParishMonroe, LA
Religious
$5,000 -
Arco - A Community ResourceMonroe, LA
Charitable
$4,500 -
Fellowship of Christian AthletesKansas City, MO
Religious
$3,750 -
North Monroe Baptist ChurchMonroe, LA
Charitable
$3,750 -
St Vincent Depaul Community PharmacyMonroe, LA
Charitable
$3,500 -
Learning Techquest SchoolMonroe, LA
Education
$3,000 -
Alsac - Baton RougeBaton Rouge, LA
Medical
$2,500 -
Arkansas Food BankLittle Rock, AR
Charitable
$2,500 -
Boy Scouts Louisiana Purchase CouncilMonroe, LA
Charitable
$2,500 -
Cancer Foundation LeagueMonroe, LA
Medical
$2,500 -
Holy Angels Residential FacilityShreveport, LA
Religious
$2,500 -
Lee CollegeBaytown, TX
Education
$2,500 -
St James United Methodist ChurchLittle Rock, AR
Religious
$2,500 -
Food Bank of Northeast LouisianaMonroe, LA
Charitable
$2,000 -
Millsaps College Annual FundJackson, MS
Education
$2,000 -
Claiborne Christian SchoolWest Monroe, LA
Education
$1,500 -
Ulm Warhawk ClubMonroe, LA
Education
$1,500 -
Ulm Wesley FoundationMonroe, LA
Religious
$1,500 -
Arkansas Children's Hospital FoundationLittle Rock, AR
Medical
$1,000 -
City of LavergneLavergne, TN
Civic
$1,000 -
First Shot FoundationMurfreesboro, TN
Education
$1,000 -
HatsCalhoun, LA
Charitable
$1,000 -
Kedm Public RadioMonroe, LA
Charitable
$1,000 -
Lake Charles Softball Little LeagueLake Charles, LA
Charitable
$1,000 -
Louisiana Delta BalletMonroe, LA
Charitable
$1,000 -
LSU - Ouachita Parish Extension ServiceWest Monroe, LA
Civic
$1,000 -
Metairie HumaneMetairie, LA
Charitable
$1,000 -
Spinnakers Dance Team Booster ClubMadisonville, LA
Charitable
$1,000 -
St Matthew Catholic ChurchMonroe, LA
Religious
$1,000 -
The Catholic Campus MinistryMonroe, LA
Religious
$1,000 -
Ulm Baptist Collegiate MinistriesMonroe, LA
Education
$1,000 -
Cypress Creek Band BoostersHouston, TX
Education
$775 -
Lacassine High SchoolLacassine, LA
Education
$700 -
Lions ClubAlexandria, LA
Charitable
$700 -
Paron Baptist ChurchSterlington, LA
Religious
$700 -
Barak ShrineMonroe, LA
Religious
$600 -
Junior League of Monroe IncMonroe, LA
Civic
$600 -
Everyones WilsonMount Juliet, TN
Charitable
$550 -
Ace Mentoring ProgramSt Rose, LA
Charitable
$500 -
Al Chymia ShrinersMemphis, TN
Medical
$500 -
All 4S Rescue LeagueCovington, TN
Charitable
$500 -
Alzheimer's Alliance of TXTexarkana, TX
Medical
$500 -
American Cancer SocietyOklahoma City, OK
Medical
$500 -
American Heart AssociationDallas, TX
Medical
$500 -
Anahuac Elementary PTOAnahuac, TX
Education
$500 -
ARC of Acadiana IncNew Iberia, LA
Charitable
$500 -
Ark La Tex Friends of St JudeHaughton, LA
Medical
$500 -
Arkansas Dream CenterLittle Rock, AR
Charitable
$500 -
Ash Grove Charity Golf TournamentTexarkana, TX
Charitable
$500 -
Baton Rouge First RespondersBaton Rouge, LA
Charitable
$500 -
Be the Match FoundatonMinneapolis, MN
Charitable
$500 -
Big Brothers Big Sisters of SwlaLake Charles, LA
Charitable
$500 -
Blue Jeans ProductionsWinnie, TX
Charitable
$500 -
Bridge HouseNew Orleans, LA
Charitable
$500 -
Broken Halos HavenLewisville, TX
Charitable
$500 -
Broussard Fire DeptBroussard, LA
Charitable
$500 -
Casa of Southeast TexasBeaumont, TX
Charitable
$500 -
Calvary Baptist Church of RustonRuston, LA
Charitable
$500 -
Camp FuegoShreveport, LA
Religious
$500 -
Capital Area Animal Welfare SocietyBaton Rouge, LA
Charitable
$500 -
Capital Area Casa AssocBaton Rouge, LA
Charitable
$500 -
Capital Area Family Violence InterventionBaton Rouge, LA
Charitable
$500 -
Cara's House Ascension ParishSorrento, LA
Charitable
$500 -
Children's Advocacy of Benton CountyLittle Flock, AR
Charitable
$500 -
Children's Miracle NetworkJena, LA
Charitable
$500 -
Children's MuseumNew Orleans, LA
Charitable
$500 -
Church Health CenterMemphis, TN
Charitable
$500 -
Church on the RockTexarkana, TX
Religious
$500 -
Community Clinic of NwaSpringdale, AR
Charitable
$500 -
Companion Animal AllianceBaton Rouge, LA
Civic
$500 -
Destrehan High SchoolLuling, LA
Education
$500 -
Dixie Region Team Penning AssociationDublin, TX
Charitable
$500 -
Down Syndrome of SwlaLake Charles, LA
Charitable
$500 -
East Texas Cancer Alliance of HopeLufkin, TX
Charitable
$500 -
Family Services of Southeast TexasBeaumont, TX
Charitable
$500 -
Food Bank of Central LouisianaAlexandria, LA
Charitable
$500 -
Franciscan FoundationCarmel, IN
Religious
$500 -
Friends of Lafitte GreenwayNew Orleans, LA
Civic
$500 -
Friends of MS VeteransUnion, MS
Charitable
$500 -
Friends of the Tarpon PrideCutoff, LA
Charitable
$500 -
Greater N O Therapeutic Riding CenterNew Orleans, LA
Charitable
$500 -
Greenhouse MinistriesMurfreesboro, TN
Education
$500 -
Hamshire - Fannett Class 2024Winnie, TX
Education
$500 -
Hardin Jefferson High SchoolSour Lake, TX
Education
$500 -
Harvest LaborersBossier City, LA
Charitable
$500 -
Hearts and Hands of BaytownBaytown, TX
Charitable
$500 -
House of GraceSouthaven, MS
Charitable
$500 -
Houston Mini Pig NetworkKaty, TX
Charitable
$500 -
Humane Society of Pulaski CountyLittle Rock, AR
Charitable
$500 -
Humane Society of Southeast TexasBeaumont, TX
Charitable
$500 -
Iowa Recreational Sports LeagueIowa, LA
Education
$500 -
Ivy Merit Foundation IncMonroe, LA
Charitable
$500 -
Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic SchoolMonroe, LA
Education
$500 -
Junior League of Lafayette IncLafayette, LA
Charitable
$500 -
Junior League of Lake CharlesLake Charles, LA
Charitable
$500 -
Junius Ward Johnson Memorial YMCAVicksburg, MS
Charitable
$500 -
Knights of Columbus - 5755Westlake, LA
Charitable
$500 -
Lavergne Rescue UnitLa Vergne, TN
Civic
$500 -
Life Choices Pregnancy Resource CenterMonroe, LA
Charitable
$500 -
Louisiana Sheriff's Honorary ProgramBaton Rouge, LA
Charitable
$500 -
Louisiana State Firemen's AssocEunice, LA
Charitable
$500 -
Louisiana State Trooper AssociationBaton Rouge, LA
Charitable
$500 -
Maddie's FootprintsLafayette, LA
Charitable
$500 -
Make A Wish Foundation MississippiRidgeland, MS
Charitable
$500 -
Make-A-Wish AmericaPhoenix, AZ
Charitable
$500 -
Manna HouseAlexandria, LA
Charitable
$500 -
Med-Camps of LouisianaWest Monroe, LA
Charitable
$500 -
Memphis Humane SocietyMemphis, TN
Charitable
$500 -
Memphis Union MissionMemphis, TN
Charitable
$500 -
Mercy ShipsLindale, TX
Medical
$500 -
Methodist Children'sRuston, LA
Charitable
$500 -
Metropolitan Inter Faith AssociationMemphis, TN
Religious
$500 -
Mid-South Food BankMemphis, TN
Civic
$500 -
MS Food NetworkJackson, MS
Charitable
$500 -
MS Special OlympicsJackson, MS
Charitable
$500 -
NAMI AcadianaLafayette, LA
Charitable
$500 -
Northeast Louisiana Arts CouncilWest Monroe, LA
Civic
$500 -
Northwest Arkansas Woman's ShelterRogers, AR
Civic
$500 -
Nwa Center for Sexual AssaultSpringdale, AR
Charitable
$500 -
Nwla Pregnancy Care CenterMinden, LA
Charitable
$500 -
Open AvenuesRogers, AR
Charitable
$500 -
Ouachita Christian SchoolMonroe, LA
Education
$500 -
Pasadena Strawberry FestivalPasadena, TX
Charitable
$500 -
Pinnacle Family HealthWest Monroe, LA
Medical
$500 -
Pleasant Grove Education FoundationTexarkana, TX
Education
$500 -
Prairie View AcademyBastrop, LA
Education
$500 -
Proud Louisiana LLCLafayette, LA
Charitable
$500 -
Rayville High SchoolRayville, LA
Education
$500 -
Renesting Project IncBossier City, LA
Charitable
$500 -
Rescue Rehome RepeatWalker, LA
Charitable
$500 -
Rift Valley FoundationFayetteville, AR
Charitable
$500 -
River Cities Humane SocietyMonroe, LA
Charitable
$500 -
RMHC of Arkansas IncLittle Rock, AR
Charitable
$500 -
RMHC of Greater HoustongalvestonBellaire, TX
Charitable
$500 -
Rolling River RescueNew Orleans, LA
Charitable
$500 -
Ronald McDonald HouseLittle Rock, AR
Charitable
$500 -
Rotary Club of Golden MeadowGolden Meadow, LA
Charitable
$500 -
Salvation Army of HoustonHouston, TX
Charitable
$500 -
Saving Grace Women's HomeHouston, TX
Charitable
$500 -
Search Homeless ServicesHouston, TX
Charitable
$500 -
Sheep Dog Impact AssistanceRogers, AR
Charitable
$500 -
Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenRanson, WV
Medical
$500 -
Smile TrainNew York, NY
Medical
$500 -
Socks and CookiesRogers, AR
Charitable
$500 -
Some Other PlaceBeaumont, TX
Charitable
$500 -
Spay MartHarahan, LA
Charitable
$500 -
Special Olympics of TXAustin, TX
Charitable
$500 -
Springdale Animal Shelter FoundationSpringdale, AR
Charitable
$500 -
St Christopher Day SchoolMonroe, LA
Charitable
$500 -
St Francis HospitalMonroe, LA
Medical
$500 -
St Frederick High SchoolMonroe, LA
Education
$500 -
St Rita's Food PantryHarahan, LA
Civic
$500 -
St Tammany ParishschoolCovington, LA
Education
$500 -
Star of Hope MissionHouston, TX
Charitable
$500 -
Still Water Christian MinistriescampBoerne, TX
Religious
$500 -
Street Dog Foundation IncMemphis, TN
Charitable
$500 -
Texarkana Resources for the Disabled IncTexarkana, AR
Charitable
$500 -
Texarkana Texas Shop with A CopTexarkana, TX
Charitable
$500 -
The 100 ClubHouston, TX
Charitable
$500 -
The Boot CampaignDallas, TX
Charitable
$500 -
The Healing HouseLafayette, LA
Charitable
$500 -
The Hub - Urban MinistriesShreveport, LA
Charitable
$500 -
The Kraddick FoundationIrving, TX
Charitable
$500 -
The Mustard SeedBrandon, MS
Charitable
$500 -
The Reclaimed ProjectStorkville, MS
Charitable
$500 -
The Warrior NetworkBossier City, LA
Charitable
$500 -
United Christian Outreach IncLafayette, LA
Religious
$500 -
University of Chattanooga FoundationChattanooga, TN
Education
$500 -
Vicksburg Catholic SchoolVicksburg, MS
Education
$500 -
Warrior Bonfire ProjectVicksburg, MS
Charitable
$500 -
West Monroe Dixie YouthWest Monroe, LA
Education
$500 -
West Ouachita High SchoolWest Monroe, LA
Education
$500 -
Woody's Home for VeteransShreveport, LA
Charitable
$500 -
WTL Ministries IncHaughton, LA
Religious
$500 -
Youth Engagement ServicesPine Bluff, AR
Charitable
$500 -
Louisiana Wildlife Agents AssnBaton Rouge, LA
Charitable
$475 -
Blackman High SchoolMurfreesboro, TN
Education
$450 -
Texarkana Fire DepartmentTexarkana, TX
Charitable
$400 -
Spring Bayou Restoration TeamMarksville, LA
Civic
$350 -
Louisiana 4-H FoundationMansura, LA
Charitable
$300 -
Sam Houston High SchoolLake Charles, LA
Education
$300 -
St Mary's Residential Training FacilityAlexandria, LA
Education
$300 -
Almost Home Behavioral Health MinistriesJonesville, LA
Religious
$250 -
American Red Cross of IowaBoone, IA
Civic
$250 -
Anchor Point Recovery CenterNewport, AR
Charitable
$250 -
Arkansas Rice DepotLittle Rock, AR
Charitable
$250 -
Central Louisiana Homeless CoalitionAlexandria, LA
Civic
$250 -
Marksville Knight of Columbus 1217Marksville, LA
Charitable
$250 -
Mt Grace for WomenWinnfield, LA
Charitable
$250 -
Vernon ParishLeesville, LA
Education
$250 -
West Monroe High SchoolWest Monroe, LA
Education
$250 -
Heritage ChurchTexarkana, TX
Religious
$235 -
Catahoula Assoc of Retarded CitizensJonesville, LA
Charitable
$225 -
Operation Grits IncVidalia, LA
Charitable
$225 -
Avoyelles Parish 4-H ClubsMarksville, LA
Education
$200 -
Casa of AlexandriaAlexandria, LA
Civic
$200 -
Fostering CommunityAlexandria, LA
Charitable
$200 -
Texarkana Texas Dixie Baseball IncNash, TX
Charitable
$200 -
Ophs Softball Booster ClubSwartz, LA
Education
$150 -
Project Graduation 2024Mansura, LA
Education
$150
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Health8 grants $78,81532% of the total
- Human services19 grants $67,30027% of the total
- Food and agriculture2 grants $20,5008% of the total
- Philanthropy and grantmaking3 grants $12,7005% of the total
- Community development4 grants $11,5005% of the total
- Arts and culture2 grants $11,0004% of the total
- 14 other causes43 grants $43,60018% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- Louisiana151 grants $616,825
- Tennessee20 grants $100,815
- Texas40 grants $79,118
- Arkansas24 grants $34,100
- Missouri1 grant $10,000
- Mississippi11 grants $7,000
- Alabama1 grant $5,000
- Oklahoma2 grants $508
- Arizona1 grant $500
- District of Columbia1 grant $500
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Betty S CumminsCHAIRPERSON Hours 4Pay $0
- Evelyn JohnsonTRUSTEE Hours 2Pay $0
- Mary Ellen ThompsonTRUSTEE Hours 2Pay $0
- George J BershenSEC-TREAS Hours 4Pay $0
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