THE EMERIL LAGASSE FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The Emeril Lagasse Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives in culinary education and wellness. With a total of $1.2 million in grants paid to 91 grantees in 2025, the foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in exploring potential funding opportunities can consider warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
EMERIL LAGASSE FOUNDATION SEEKS TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES TO INSPIRE, MENTOR, AND ENABLE YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL THROUGH CULINARY, NUTRITION, AND ARTS EDUCATION WITH A FOCUS ON LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT.
Cause Areas
5
Education
Arts education
Nutrition
Communication media
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
NEW ORLEANS CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS FOUNDATION
$1.9M
11%
ARC BROWARD INC
$799.2K
4%
ALAQUA ANIMAL REFUGE INC
$758.4K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
24
Median 1st year grant
$20.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$15.3K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE EMERIL LAGASSE FOUNDATION?
No. THE EMERIL LAGASSE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE EMERIL LAGASSE FOUNDATION give?
THE EMERIL LAGASSE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Louisiana, Florida, and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE EMERIL LAGASSE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE EMERIL LAGASSE FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE EMERIL LAGASSE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, THE EMERIL LAGASSE FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $1.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE EMERIL LAGASSE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, THE EMERIL LAGASSE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 90 grantees. Recent grantees include NEW ORLEANS CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS FOUNDATION, ARC BROWARD INC, and ALAQUA ANIMAL REFUGE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE EMERIL LAGASSE FOUNDATION?
THE EMERIL LAGASSE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.