Quick Summary
Name: Arlene And Joseph Meraux Charitable Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $2,596,121 |
| Grant Range | $300 - $1,505,250 |
| Average Grant | $33,882 |
| Application Method | Invitation Only |
Contact Details
Website: https://www.merauxfoundation.org
Address: 5128 E. St. Bernard Highway, Violet, LA 70092
Email: Scholarships@merauxfoundation.org (for scholarship inquiries)
Geographic Focus
- Primarily St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana
- Some grants extend to other parts of Louisiana and select locations throughout the United States (including California, New York, Baton Rouge, New Orleans)
- Strong focus on community development in St. Bernard Parish
Funding Priorities
- Education: Academic programs, scholarships, educational opportunities for youth
- Human Services: Programs benefiting needy and/or ill children
- Environment: Coastal restoration, wetlands protection, reforestation efforts
- Arts and Culture: Supporting St. Bernard's unique culture through initiatives like St. Claude Arts
- Economic Development: Growing the local economy in St. Bernard Parish
- Community Resilience: Recovery and resilience grants for the community
- Shelter and Residential Care: Support for housing-related services
What They Don't Fund
Information not publicly available on specific exclusions.
Application Method
Invitation Only - The Meraux Foundation does not accept unsolicited grant applications. Organizations cannot apply for grants on their own initiative; grants are made at the discretion of the foundation's leadership.
Scholarship Applications: Separately administered through St. Bernard Parish Public Schools for graduating high school seniors (70 scholarships annually across academic, arts, CTE, and agricultural categories).
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