MELANCON FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O LAUREN MELANCON GUIDRY
Cut Off, LA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
46-4023745
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Melancon Family Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, focuses on grantmaking by invitation only, emphasizing a relationship-based approach. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $51,000 across 16 grantees and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FOURCHON OILMAN'S ASSOCIATION INC
Cut Off, LA
$31K
20%
HUMAN LIFE INTERNATIONAL INC
FRONT ROYAL, VA
$20K
13%
Friends of Bayou Lafourche Inc
Thibodaux, LA
$5K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
22
Median 1st year grant
$750
Median 2nd year grant
$2.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MELANCON FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O LAUREN MELANCON GUIDRY?
No. MELANCON FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O LAUREN MELANCON GUIDRY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MELANCON FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O LAUREN MELANCON GUIDRY give?
MELANCON FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O LAUREN MELANCON GUIDRY primarily gives to organizations located in Louisiana, Virginia, and Florida. 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 MELANCON FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O LAUREN MELANCON GUIDRY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MELANCON FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O LAUREN MELANCON GUIDRY fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MELANCON FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O LAUREN MELANCON GUIDRY make each year?
In 2024, MELANCON FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O LAUREN MELANCON GUIDRY awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $51 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MELANCON FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O LAUREN MELANCON GUIDRY fund recently?
In 2024, MELANCON FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O LAUREN MELANCON GUIDRY awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include FOURCHON OILMAN'S ASSOCIATION INC, HUMAN LIFE INTERNATIONAL INC, and Friends of Bayou Lafourche Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MELANCON FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O LAUREN MELANCON GUIDRY?
MELANCON FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O LAUREN MELANCON GUIDRY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.