Danos Foundation
Gray, LA · EIN 82-1346672. Reported 204 grants totalling $809,843 to 140 organizations across tax years 2021-2024. This foundation did not tell the IRS it funds only preselected organizations.
Does this foundation accept applications?
Yes -- on its own tax return. Form 990-PF asks every private foundation whether it makes grants only to organizations it selects itself. Of the 91,758 foundations in our data that made a grant and answered, 78% said yes -- and applying to those is wasted effort. Danos Foundation did not check that box on its most recent filing, which puts it in the minority that is at least open to being approached.
How big are its grants?
The median grant is $550. Half of everything it gave fell between $220 and $2,500; the smallest was $20 and the largest $50,000. If you are asking for materially more than the top of that range, you are asking the wrong foundation.
Every organization it funded
This is the complete list from its filings, largest first. Years funded is the number of separate tax years in which the organization received money -- more than one means a real relationship rather than a one-off.
| Organization | Location | Total received | Grants | Years funded | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Life of a Single Mom | Baton Rouge, LA | $117,565 | 5 | 4 | 2024 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | New Orleans, LA | $72,450 | 7 | 4 | 2024 |
| Family Promise of Odessa | Odessa, TX | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Hope's Path | Spring, TX | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Permian Basin Misson Center | Odessa, TX | $50,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Catholic Charities Community Services Odessa Inc | Odessa, TX | $40,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Refuge Services | Lubbock, TX | $32,500 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Bless Your Heart | Larose, LA | $30,350 | 2 | 1 | 2024 |
| Dulac Community Center | Dulac, LA | $30,330 | 6 | 4 | 2024 |
| Bags of Hope | Houma, LA | $25,090 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Skillpoint Alliance Permian Basin | Austin, TX | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| St Francis Vegetable Garden | Thibodaux, LA | $23,000 | 4 | 3 | 2024 |
| Houston Furniture Bank | Houston, TX | $20,130 | 2 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Furniture Bank | Houston, TX | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Beverly's Birthdays | North Huntington, PA | $17,500 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| CASA of Terrebonne Inc | Houma, LA | $17,200 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| The Salvation Army of Lafayette | Lafayette, LA | $12,500 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Cut Off Youth Center | Cut Off, LA | $11,040 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Acadia | Lafayette, LA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Eden House | New Orleans, LA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Salvation Army Houma Service Center | Houma, LA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Bayou Community Foundation | Houma, LA | $8,542 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Bynum School | Midland, TX | $8,250 | 5 | 4 | 2024 |
| Bill's Backpacks | Levelland, TX | $7,500 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| New Orleans Mission Inc | New Orleans, LA | $7,410 | 4 | 3 | 2023 |
| Bethel Ministries | Jennings, LA | $4,280 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Lea County Sheriff's Posse | Lovington, NM | $4,250 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Catholic Community Center | Galliano, LA | $3,793 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| St Edmond Catholic Church | Lafayette, LA | $3,388 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Bridge Housegrace House | New Orleans, LA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Acadiana | Lafayette, LA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Catholic Charities- Diocese of Houmathibodaux | Galliano, LA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Crossroads Pregnancy Resource Center | Thibodaux, LA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Hope Extreme | Houma, LA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Junior Achievement of Acadiana | Lafayette, LA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Junior Achievement of New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center | Houma, LA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Salvation Army of Houma Service Center | Houma, LA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Salvation Army New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| YMCA of Greater New Orleans | Metairie, LA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Vandebilt Catholic Hs | Houma, LA | $2,420 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Lea County Sheriffs Posse | Lovington, NM | $2,270 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| House of Prayer Church | Thibodaux, LA | $2,180 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| A Place of Restoration | Gray, LA | $2,100 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Junior Auxiliary of Houma | Houma, LA | $2,100 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Central Lafourche Baseball Association | Raceland, LA | $2,035 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Schriever Lions Club | Schriever, LA | $1,940 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Bethany Church | Gray, LA | $1,930 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Leadership Terrebonne Alumni Association | Houma, LA | $1,840 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Christian Fellowship Church | Larose, LA | $1,810 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Bethel Church | Jennings, LA | $1,605 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Fourchon Oilman's Association | Cut Off, LA | $1,380 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Mulberry Baptist Church | Houma, LA | $1,365 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| South Lafourche Youth Baseball | Cut Off, LA | $1,355 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| St Anthony of Padua | Houma, LA | $1,250 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| First Baptist Church of Golden Meadow | Golden Meadow, LA | $1,180 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| American Cancer Society | Houma, LA | $1,170 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Fourchon Oilmans Association | Cut Off, LA | $1,165 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| American Cancer Society - Relay for Life | Houma, LA | $1,145 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Baker Baseball Association | Baker, MT | $1,080 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Bustin' for Badges | Midland, TX | $1,070 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Southeast Council Boy Scouts of America | Metairie, LA | $980 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Maria Immacolata Church | Houma, LA | $845 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| University of Louisiana Alumni Council | Lafayette, LA | $800 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Messiah Montessori School | Houma, LA | $790 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Junior Auxillory of Houma | Houma, LA | $760 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Midland Legacy FFA | Midland, TX | $750 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Bayou Civic Club | Larose, LA | $710 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Macdonnell United Mthodist Childrens Services | Houma, LA | $705 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Foundation for Tgmc | Houma, LA | $620 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Mulberry Baptist | Houma, LA | $615 | 2 | 1 | 2023 |
| Creole Classic Fishing Tournament | Thibodaux, LA | $600 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Friends of Bayou Teche Wildlife Refuge | Franklin, LA | $600 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Micc Acts Retreat | Houma, LA | $600 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Fourchon Oilmans Foundation | Cut Off, LA | $560 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| St Anthony Catholic Church | Lafayette, LA | $560 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Macdonnell United Methodist Childrens Services | Houma, LA | $540 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Schriever Volunteer Fire Department | Schriever, LA | $540 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Catholic Diocese of Lafayette | Lafayette, LA | $530 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Lafourche Arc | Thibodaux, LA | $500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Lafourche Soccer League | Raceland, LA | $500 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Keliview Heights Baptist Church | Midland, TX | $480 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Living Word Church of Houma | Houma, LA | $480 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Central Lafourche FFA | Raceland, LA | $460 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Riley Johns Blue Boot Foundation | Lockport, LA | $450 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Metairie, LA | $420 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Macdonnell United Methodist Children's Services | Houma, LA | $400 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Our Savior Church of Jennings | Jennings, LA | $390 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Good Samaritan Ministries of Refugio County | Rufugio, TX | $360 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Larose Cut Off Middle School | Larose, LA | $360 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Terrebonne Churches United Food Bank | Houma, LA | $360 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Lco Boys Baseball | Cut Off, LA | $350 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Upside Downs | Thibodaux, LA | $345 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| CASA of Lafourche | Thibodaux, LA | $340 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| United Way for South La | Houma, LA | $340 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Beacon Light Baptist Church of Houma | Gray, LA | $320 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Good Samaritan | Refugio, TX | $320 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Coastal Conservation Association | Houston, TX | $310 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Kelview Baptist Church | Midland, TX | $300 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Ponchartrain Conservancy | New Orleans, LA | $300 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Team Noah Foundation | Acushnet, MA | $280 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Louisiana Lions Camp | Schriever, LA | $270 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Thibodaux Volunteer Fire Department | Thibodaux, LA | $270 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| American Cancer Society | Atlanta, GA | $260 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Hope Restored Pregnancy Resource Center | Houma, LA | $250 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| St Mary's Nativity School | Raceland, LA | $250 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House - Houston | Houston, TX | $240 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| St Anne's Catholic Church | Youngsville, LA | $240 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Lighthouse Worship Center | Galliano, LA | $215 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Community Fellowship Church | Houma, LA | $205 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| St Benilde Catholic Church | Metairie, LA | $200 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| St Timothy on the North Shore | Mandeville, LA | $200 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Cherish Times Two | Houma, LA | $190 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Warrior Benefit | Cypress, TX | $190 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Chackbay Ballpark Inc | Thibodaux, LA | $160 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| South Lafourche Qb Club | Lockport, LA | $160 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Thibodaux Service League | Thibodaux, LA | $160 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Rotary Club of Golden Meadow | Galliano, LA | $150 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Saddle Tramp Riders Club | Church Point, LA | $150 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Bourgeois Braves Athletic Booster Club Inc | Gray, LA | $140 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| New Hope Fellowship | Eunice, LA | $140 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Cl Goal Club | Lockport, LA | $135 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Capital Area Corporate Recycling Counsel | Baton Rouge, LA | $120 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Raceland VFW - Freddie John Falgout Post 3665 | Raceland, LA | $120 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| South Louisiana Veteran Outreach | Houma, LA | $120 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| 311 Ministries | Midland, TX | $100 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Children's Water Safety Awareness | Houma, LA | $100 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| United Way of Greater Houston | Houston, TX | $100 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| United Way of Southeast Alabama | Mobile, AL | $100 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Community Bible Church Youth Group | Baton Rouge, LA | $90 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Pontchartrain Conservancy | New Orleans, LA | $90 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Feed the Need | Houma, LA | $70 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| TCU Food Bank | Houma, LA | $50 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Lockport Carnival Club | Lockport, LA | $40 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Rotary Club of Gm | Golden Meadow, LA | $30 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Hub - Lafayette - Urban | Lafayette, LA | $30 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Church | Larose, LA | $20 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Restore Or Retreat | Thibodaux, LA | $20 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| St Mary Chapter of Landmark Society | Franklin, LA | $20 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Teche Project | Arnaudville, LA | $20 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
35 of 140 (25%) received money in more than one year over the 4 years we hold.
Measured the way we measure every foundation -- what share of one year's grantees are funded again the next -- this one retains 32%, across 3 year-to-year transitions. The median foundation retains about 67%, so this one is less consistent than most. A high number means its list is close to settled and a newcomer has to displace someone; a low one means it is still moving money around, which is where an opening is.
What the money was for
Taken verbatim from the purpose field of its filings. This is the closest thing to a statement of what this foundation cares about, in its own words.
- The Life of a Single Mom
To support the lives of single mothers by providing education and resources to mothers in need. - Hope's Path
Tiny Homes for Independent Living - Family Promise of Odessa
To support homeless families in the Odessa area by providing food and shelter. - Catholic Charities Community Services Odessa Inc
Emergency Services Program/Self-Sufficiency Program - Permian Basin Misson Center
EMERGENCY FOOD BOX DISTRIBUTION PROJECT. - Second Harvest Food Bank
To support people in need of food.
What kind of organizations it funds
By the recipient's own IRS classification, for the 84 grants where we could identify the organization. These are assigned categories, not our guesses.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants | Total | Median grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 43 | $89,663 | $2,500 |
| 2022 | 31 | $162,127 | $530 |
| 2023 | 53 | $266,233 | $710 |
| 2024 | 77 | $291,820 | $390 |
Tax years, not calendar years, and the most recent year is usually incomplete -- filings arrive about a year late, so a low final year means late paperwork rather than a foundation winding down.
Where its money goes
Foundations concentrate geographically far more than their mission statements suggest. 59% of this one's giving went to organizations in Louisiana. If you are outside its footprint, that matters more than how well your programme fits.
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Funders that support the same organizations
These funders gave to organizations this one also funded -- some private foundations, some community foundations and other grantmaking charities. Shared grantees are the strongest available signal that two funders have overlapping priorities, and a funder already backing your peers is a far warmer prospect than one that merely lists your cause.
How to approach this foundation
- Check you are its size. The median grant is $550. Asking for ten times that is the most common way small organizations waste a submission.
- Check you are in its geography. Its giving is concentrated in Louisiana.
- Read the recipient list above for organizations like yours. If nothing on it resembles your work, that is a real answer, and a cheap one to get.
- Look up the current filing before writing. The 990-PF names the foundation's officers and, where one exists, its application procedure. We link it below.
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Where these numbers come from
Everything above is taken from Danos Foundation's own Form 990-PF filings, which the IRS publishes in bulk. We used 4 returns (tax years 2021-2024). Nothing here is scraped, inferred, or estimated.
Address of record on the latest return: 3878 W Main Street, Gray, LA, 70359. This is the address the foundation gave the IRS; many small foundations file through an accountant or a bank trust department, so it may not be where post to a programme officer should go.
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