Private foundation · EIN 72-1488497

The Charles Lamar Family Foundation

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Baton Rouge, LA

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Tax year 2024 (period ending 2024-12-31) · Filed with IRS 2025 · Data as of 2026-10-24 · View filing on ProPublica · Source: IRS e-file object 202523219349104372
Total assets (EOY)$13,774,174
Grants paid$1,538,311
Typical (median) grant$20,780
Grants listed47
Giving in home state (LA)86%

Grant size distribution

RangeGrants
Under $5K0
$5K–$25K25
$25K–$100K17
$100K+5

Smallest $5,000 · Largest $200,000

Geographic focus

LA
86%
CA
6%
MI
3%
AL
3%
NJ
1%
TX
0%

Common purposes

fundingspaycenterneuterfamilyprojectlifestudentsknockreducedrougebuildcommunityschoolprogramming

Giving history

Tax yearContributions paidTotal assetsGrants listed
2023$1,258,312$13,800,69935
2024$1,538,311$13,774,17447

Years shown are the filings ingested so far; more years are added as additional IRS batches are processed.

How to apply

ContactCHARLES LAMAR FAMILY FOUNDATION
AddressPO BOX 66338, BATON ROUGE, LA, 70896
Phone2259243527
Form & materialsPROPOSAL SUMMARY SHEET SHOULD INCLUDE APPLICANT'S NAME, DATE INCORPORATED, PROGRAM/PROJECT NAME, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PROGRAM/PROJECT DIRECTOR, ADDRESS, PHONE, FAX, EMAIL, WEB PAGE, AGENT'S NAME, APPLICANT ORGANIZATION'S MISSION, PROGRAM/PROJECT SUMMARY, PROBLEM OR NEED THE ORGANIZATION WANTS TO ADDRESS, ACTIVITY PERIOD, AMOUNT REQUESTED, GEOGRAPHIC SERVICE AREA, AND APPLICANT ORGANIZATION'S AREA OF INTEREST.
DeadlinesVARIES
RestrictionsDONEE ORGANIZATIONS ARE GENERALLY LIMITED TO THOSE LOCATED IN OR NEAR THE BATON ROUGE, LA AREA IN THE FIELDS OF SOCIAL SERVICES, ARTS AND CULTURE, EDUCATION, ANIMAL WELFARE, AND NATURAL AND HISTORIC CONSERVATION.

Source: 990-PF Part XV line 2, tax year 2024.

Top recipients (tax year 2024)

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Cat HavenBATON ROUGE, LACHARITABLE - FUNDING FOR ADOPTION SERVICES CENTER EXPANSION PROJECT$200,000
Companion Animal AllianceBATON ROUGE, LACHARITABLE - PETS FOR LIFE PROGRAM & CANINE PARVOVIRUS PROGRAM$156,250
Baton Rouge Youth CoalitionBATON ROUGE, LACHARITABLE - SUPPORT PERSISTENCE PROGRAM$100,000
Great Hearts HarvestonBATON ROUGE, LACHARITABLE - SUPPORT FOR ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS$100,000
Knock Knock Children'S MuseumBATON ROUGE, LACHARITABLE - FUNDING FOR THE "KNOCK KNOCK ACCESS FOR ALL REDUCED ADMISSION" PROGRAM$100,000
Teach For America Greater Baton RougeBATON ROUGE, LACHARITABLE - IGNITE FELLOWSHIP PRGRAM & ANNUAL SUPPORT$60,000
Christian Outreach CenterBATON ROUGE, LACHARITABLE - CAPACITY & STABLITY BUILDING$50,000
Bissel Pet FoundationGRAND RAPIDS, MICHARITABLE - FIX THE FUTURE PROGRAM (SPAY & NEUTER IN BATION ROUGE)$50,000
Fathers On A MissionBATON ROUGE, LACHARITABLE - SUPPORT FOR PROJECT FAMILY BUILD$50,000
Louisiana Endowment For The HumanitiesNEW ORLEANS, LACHARITABLE - SUPPORT FOR DISTRIBUTION OF PRIME TIME BOXES AND FAMILY READING PROGRAMS$47,781
Friends Of The Shelter IncHAMMOND, LACHARITABLE - REDUCED-COST SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM & COMMUNITY SPAY DAYS$40,000
The Life Of A Single MomBATON ROUGE, LACHARITABLE - FUNDING FOR BACK TO SCHOOL INITIATIVE$40,000
Line 4 LineBATON ROUGE, LACHARITABLE - YOUTH MENTORSHIP PROGRAMMING$30,000
Nature Conservancy Of LouisianaBATON ROUGE, LACHARITABLE - SUPPORT OF THE ATCHAFALAYA CONSERVATION CENTER (CONSERVATION FELLOWS PROGRAM)/ FUNDING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL FL$30,000
Alzheimer'S Services Of The Capital AreaBATON ROUGE, LACHARITABLE - ROSEMARY SOCIETY CHALLENEGE & OPERATING COSTS FOR CHARLIE'S PLACE III$29,250
Arts Council Of Greater Baton RougeBATON ROUGE, LACHARITABLE - SHAW CENTER FOR THE ARTS SUBSIDY PROGRAM$25,000
Baldwin Family Village FoundationFAIRHOPE, ALCHARITABLE - GENERAL SUPPORT$25,000
The Walls ProjectBATON ROUGE, LACHARITABLE - CULTURE CLUB & FUTURES FUND$25,000
Bayside AcademyDAPHNE, ALCHARITABLE - CAPITAL CAMPAIGN$25,000
Dog People Of LivingstonWALKER, LACHARITABLE - FUNDING TO SUPPORT OPENING OF A PERMANENT SPAY/NEUTER CLINIC$25,000
Gardere Community Christian SchoolBATON ROUGE, LACHARITABLE - LITTLE MOVERS PROGRAM$25,000
San Francisco Arts Education ProjectSAN FRANCISCO, CACHARITABLE - ARTISTS IN SCHOOLS & ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM$25,000
Manship TheatreBATON ROUGE, LACHARITABLE - EDUCATIONAL CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING WITH LIBRARY THEMED EVENTS (PARTNERSHIP WITH EBR PUBLIC LIBRARY)$23,750
Kids OrchestraBATON ROUGE, LACHARITABLE - SUPPORT OF THE HARMONY COLLECTIVE$20,780
Big Buddy Programbr Area Youth NetworkBATON ROUGE, LACHARITABLE - FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP INITATIVE$20,000
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