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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 82-1346672

Danos Foundation

A private foundation in Gray, LA. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 84 grants and $508,180 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

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Contact
Garret H Danos
3878 West Main Street
Gray, LA 70359
(985) 219-3438
Form and materials
The danos foundation is to receive and maintain property exclusively for charitable, religious, scientific, testing for public safety, literary or educational purposes, either directly or by contributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code of 1986, as they now exist or as they may hereafter be amended. Any party interested in soliciting funds from the foundation should complete the online grant application at www.danos.com/foundation.
Deadlines
August 31st
Restrictions
No current restrictions.

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $508,180

    Grants listed
    84
    Assets, end of year
    $505,800

  • Tax year 2024

    $291,820

    Grants listed
    77
    Assets, end of year
    $427,184

  • Tax year 2023

    $266,233

    Grants listed
    53
    Assets, end of year
    $211,937

  • Tax year 2022

    $162,127

    Grants listed
    31
    Assets, end of year
    $246,318

  • Tax year 2021

    $89,663

    Grants listed
    43
    Assets, end of year
    $189,159

  • Tax year 2020

    $58,760

    Grants listed
    34
    Assets, end of year
    $111,015

  • Tax year 2019

    $57,288

    Grants listed
    32
    Assets, end of year
    $71,180

  • Tax year 2018

    $41,615

    Grants listed
    18
    Assets, end of year
    $51,837

Grants paid in 2025

84 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Hope's PATHSpring, TX

    Tiny homes for independent living.

    $50,000
  2. Bless Your Heart Nonprofit CorporationLarose, LA

    South lafourche feed school food pantries

    $40,100
  3. Bags of HopeHouma, LA

    End childhood hunger - food bags for local schools.

    $40,000
  4. Coastal Conservative AssociationHouston, TX

    Creation of reef dedicated to former employee.

    $31,950
  5. Permian Basin Misson CenterMidland, TX

    Emergency food box distribution project.

    $30,000
  6. Skillpoint Alliance Permian BasinMidland, TX

    Workforce training and economic growth for underserved permian basin residents.

    $30,000
  7. Start CorporationHouma, LA

    Nccer training for 70 youths.

    $28,000
  8. Family Promise of OdessaOdessa, TX

    Ultimate transition to independence.

    $25,000
  9. Second Harvest Food BankNew Orleans, LA

    To support people in need of food.

    $25,000
  10. The Life of A Single MomBaton Rouge, LA

    To support the lives of single mothers by providing education and resources to mothers in need.

    $25,000
  11. Houston Furniture BankHouston, TX

    No kids on the floor left behind project.

    $20,000
  12. Boys & Girls Club of AcadiaLafayette, LA

    Trust based relational intervention (tbri) training.

    $17,500
  13. Casa of MississippiJackson, MS

    Casa volunteer recruitment, training, and retention.

    $15,000
  14. Casa of TerrebonneHouma, LA

    Recruit, train, and secure office furniture.

    $12,000
  15. A Place of RestorationGray, LA

    Furnishing new dormitory.

    $10,000
  16. Baker Youth CenterBaker, LA

    Maintenance and improving youth center.

    $10,000
  17. Basin Dream CenterMidland, TX

    Basic needs support for permian basin youth transitioning out of homelessness.

    $10,000
  18. Beyond the BellHope, AK

    Kickstarting knowledge - fund education trips for underserved youth.

    $10,000
  19. Bynum SchoolMidland, TX

    Transportation costs for the job training program.

    $10,000
  20. Hope ExtremeBourg, LA

    Home extreme after school program.

    $10,000
  21. The Coffeehouse at Lawler'sBaker, MT

    Foster care closest.

    $10,000
  22. Firm Foundation of HoumaHouma, LA

    New appliances project for homeless day center.

    $6,600
  23. First Baptist Church of LockportLockport, LA

    Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked.

    $4,965
  24. Cut Off Youth CenterCut Off, LA

    Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked.

    $4,305
  25. Bill's BackpacksLevelland, TX

    Food boxes for spring break holiday.

    $4,000
  26. Lea County Sheriffs PosseLovington, NM

    Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked.

    $2,790
  27. Maria Immacolota ChurchHouma, LA

    Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked.

    $2,730
  28. S Lafourche Youth Baseball LGCut Off, LA

    Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked.

    $1,775
  29. Bless Your HeartLarose, LA

    Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked.

    $1,205
  30. American Cancer Society - Relay for LifeHouma, LA

    Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked.

    $1,185
  31. Bethany ChurchGray, LA

    Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked.

    $1,000
  32. Vandebilt Catholic HSHouma, LA

    Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked.

    $920
  33. Junior Auxiliary of HoumaHouma, LA

    Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked.

    $900
  34. Schriever Lions ClubSchriever, LA

    Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked.

    $880
  35. Schriever Volunteer Fire DepartmentSchriever, LA

    Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked.

    $870
  36. South Lafourche Quarterback ClubLockport, LA

    Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked.

    $800
  37. Mulberry Baptist ChurchHouma, LA

    Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked.

    $695
  38. Jennings Methodist ChurchJennings, LA

    Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked.

    $680
  39. St Edmond Catholic ChurchLafayette, LA

    Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked.

    $670
  40. Christian Fellowship ChurchHouma, LA

    Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked.

    $665
  41. St Jude Children Research HospitalChurch Point, LA

    Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked.

    $615
  42. New Hope FellowshipEunice, LA

    Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked.

    $610
  43. Young LifeMidland, TX

    Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked.

    $595
  44. McDonell United MethodistHouma, LA

    Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked.

    $565
  45. Living Word Church of HoumaHouma, LA

    Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked.

    $530
  46. Casa of LafourcheThibodaux, LA

    Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked.

    $525
  47. Bayou Civic ClubLarose, LA

    Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked.

    $490
  48. St Anthony Catholic ChurchLafayette, LA

    Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked.

    $480
  49. University Baptist ChurchFayetteville, AR

    Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked.

    $475
  50. Hope RestoredHouma, LA

    Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked.

    $465
  51. Fourchon Oilmans AssociationCut Off, LA

    Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked.

    $400
  52. Beacon Light Baptist Church of HoumaGray, LA

    Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked.

    $360
  53. South Louisiana Veteran's OutreachHouma, LA

    Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked.

    $355
  54. St Eloi Catholic ChurchSchriever, LA

    Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked.

    $280
  55. Cherish Times TwoHouma, LA

    Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked.

    $270
  56. Larose Cut Off Middle SchoolLarose, LA

    Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked.

    $270
  57. Ronald McDonald House - HoustonHouston, TX

    Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked.

    $260
  58. Second Harvest Food BankNew Orleans, LA

    Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked.

    $255
  59. South Texas RoughbacksSundown, TX

    Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked.

    $240
  60. Bags of HopeHouma, LA

    End childhood hunger - food bags for local schools.

    $225
  61. Restore or RetreatThibodaux, LA

    Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked.

    $210
  62. Messiah M SchoolHouma, LA

    Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked.

    $200
  63. Chackbay Ballpark IncThibodaux, LA

    Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked.

    $170
  64. Kelview Heights Baptist ChurchMidland, TX

    Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked.

    $160
  65. St Joseph Hospice FoundationBaton Rouge, LA

    Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked.

    $160
  66. CL Goal ClubMathews, LA

    Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked.

    $150
  67. Dreams Come True of LouisianaYoungsville, LA

    Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked.

    $150
  68. Community Fellowship ChurchHouma, LA

    Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked.

    $145
  69. Red Devils Boxing ClubGlendive, MT

    Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked.

    $135
  70. Firm Foundation of HoumaHouma, LA

    Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked.

    $130
  71. Cajun Crew for St Jude Nonprofit CorporationThibodaux, LA

    Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked.

    $120
  72. Tcu Food BankHouma, LA

    Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked.

    $120
  73. Thibodaux Family ChurchThibodaux, LA

    Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked.

    $120
  74. Cajun Crew for St Jude Nonprofit CorporationThibodaux, LA

    Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked.

    $120
  75. Thibodaux Service LeagueThibodaux, LA

    Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked.

    $100
  76. Upside DownsThibodaux, LA

    Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked.

    $100
  77. Thrive - Bayou RegionBourg, LA

    Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked.

    $90
  78. Hopes PATHSpring, TX

    Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked.

    $80
  79. Hope ExtremeBourg, LA

    Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked.

    $60
  80. Hope Ministries of Baton RougeBaton Rouge, LA

    Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked.

    $60
  81. New Horizons Foundation IncShreveport, LA

    Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked.

    $60
  82. Riley Johns Blue Boot FoundationRaceland, LA

    Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked.

    $60
  83. Crossroads ChurchHurst, TX

    Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked.

    $20
  84. Houma Christian SchoolHouma, LA

    Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked.

    $10

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Human services10 grants $150,86561% of the total
  2. Food and agriculture3 grants $44,22518% of the total
  3. Youth development3 grants $14,3656% of the total
  4. Civil rights1 grant $12,0005% of the total
  5. Education4 grants $10,6104% of the total
  6. Mental health1 grant $10,0004% of the total
  7. 7 other causes10 grants $4,8402% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Louisiana63 grants $257,475
  2. Texas15 grants $212,305
  3. Mississippi1 grant $15,000
  4. Montana2 grants $10,135
  5. Alaska1 grant $10,000
  6. New Mexico1 grant $2,790
  7. Arkansas1 grant $475

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Garret H DanosDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Paul G DanosTREASURER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Eric R DanosSECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0
  • Mark DanosPRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0

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