The Felterman Foundation
Patterson, LA · EIN 72-1178593. Reported 264 grants totalling $360,452 to 107 recipients across tax years 2021-2025. 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. The Felterman 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 $1,000. Half of everything it gave fell between $750 and $2,000; the smallest was $100 and the largest $7,500. 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. Recipients are grouped by name and state as they were written on the returns, so an organization entered under two different names appears twice. Years funded is the number of separate tax years in which that name received money.
| Organization | Location | Total received | Grants | Years funded | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX | $15,500 | 5 | 5 | 2025 |
| Ochsner Foundation | Jefferson, LA | $15,500 | 5 | 5 | 2025 |
| Dup 15Q Alliance | Fayetteville, NY | $9,500 | 5 | 5 | 2025 |
| Dillard University - Michael Brown | New Orleans, LA | $8,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Louisiana Tech University - Alexander Kyle | Ruston, LA | $8,000 | 4 | 4 | 2025 |
| Louisiana Tech University - Devin Lawrence | Ruston, LA | $8,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Louisiana Tech University - Kaylee Craddock | Ruston, LA | $8,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Nicholls State University - Jamari Francis | Thibodaux, LA | $8,000 | 4 | 4 | 2025 |
| University of Louisiana Lafayette - Caleb Aucoin | Lafayette, LA | $8,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| University of Louisiana Lafayette - Christpher Acosta | Lafayette, LA | $8,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| University of Louisiana Lafayette - Jonathan Cheely | Lafayette, LA | $8,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| University of Louisiana Lafayette - Logan Martin | Lafayette, LA | $8,000 | 4 | 4 | 2025 |
| Community Foundation of Acadiana St Mary | Lafayette, LA | $7,500 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Wedell Williams Memorial Foundation | Patterson, LA | $7,500 | 5 | 5 | 2025 |
| Southeastern Louisiana University - Alyssa Perkins | Hammond, LA | $7,000 | 3 | 3 | 2025 |
| St Joseph Catholic Church | Patterson, LA | $7,000 | 4 | 4 | 2025 |
| Nicholls State University - Alexander Haven | Thibodaux, LA | $6,000 | 3 | 3 | 2025 |
| Nicholls State University - Ali Blakeman | Thibodaux, LA | $6,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Nicholls State University - Madelyn Harrington | Thibodaux, LA | $6,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Nicholls State University - Makenna Lagarde | Thibodaux, LA | $6,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Friends of Louisiana Public Broadcasting | Baton Rouge, LA | $5,000 | 5 | 5 | 2025 |
| Nicholls State University - Keatyn Harden | Thibodaux, LA | $5,000 | 2 | 2 | 2025 |
| Patterson United Methodist Church | Patterson, LA | $5,000 | 5 | 5 | 2025 |
| St Vincent De Paul Society | St Louis, MS | $5,000 | 5 | 5 | 2025 |
| St Mary Council on Aging | Patterson, LA | $4,750 | 5 | 5 | 2025 |
| St Mary Outreach | Morgan City, LA | $4,750 | 5 | 5 | 2025 |
| First Baptist Church of Patterson | Patterson, LA | $4,250 | 5 | 5 | 2025 |
| Good Hope Baptist Church | Patterson, LA | $4,250 | 5 | 5 | 2025 |
| New Salem Baptist Church | Pattterson, LA | $4,250 | 5 | 5 | 2025 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | $4,250 | 5 | 5 | 2025 |
| Toys for Tots | Traingle, VA | $4,250 | 5 | 5 | 2025 |
| East Texas Baptist University - Destin Smith | Marshall, TX | $4,000 | 2 | 2 | 2025 |
| Fletcher Technical Community College - Ryan Chaisson | Schriever, LA | $4,000 | 2 | 2 | 2025 |
| Louisiana State University - Ja'quinton Washington | Baton Rouge, LA | $4,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Nicholls State University - Ella Doucet | Thibodaux, LA | $4,000 | 2 | 2 | 2025 |
| Nicholls State University - Ella Dudoussat | Thibodaux, LA | $4,000 | 2 | 2 | 2025 |
| Nicholls State University - Katelyn Larson | Thibodaux, LA | $4,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Nicholls State University - Keaunca Griffin | Thibodaux, LA | $4,000 | 2 | 2 | 2025 |
| Nicholls State University - Madison Gauaux | Thibodaux, LA | $4,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Northwestern University - A'laiya Favors | Natchitoches, LA | $4,000 | 2 | 2 | 2025 |
| Patterson Police Reserve Unit | Patterson, LA | $4,000 | 5 | 5 | 2025 |
| Patterson Volunteer Fire Department | Patterson, LA | $4,000 | 5 | 5 | 2025 |
| University of Louisiana Lafayette - Makayla Knight | Lafayette, LA | $4,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Arc of St Mary Center of Hope | Centerville, LA | $3,750 | 5 | 5 | 2025 |
| St Stephen Catholic Church | Berwick, LA | $3,750 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| The Foundation for Terrebonne General Medical Center | Houma, LA | $3,750 | 5 | 5 | 2025 |
| Louisiana Youth Seminar | Baton Rouge, LA | $3,250 | 4 | 4 | 2025 |
| Make a Wish Foundation | Washington, DC | $3,000 | 4 | 4 | 2025 |
| Special Olympics Louisiana | Hammond, LA | $3,000 | 5 | 5 | 2025 |
| Dreams Come True of Louisiana Inc | Youngsville, LA | $2,500 | 4 | 4 | 2025 |
| National Ww II Museum | New Orleans, LA | $2,500 | 4 | 4 | 2025 |
| Academy of Interactive Development | Lafayette, LA | $2,000 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| East Texas Baptist University | Marshall, TX | $2,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Fletcher Technical Community College - Lainey Blanco | Schriever, LA | $2,000 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Garden City Community College | Garden City, KS | $2,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Garden City Community College - Keatyn Harden | Garden City, KS | $2,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| John Melvin University - Rylie Chaisson | Crowley, LA | $2,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Louisiana State University - Kathryn Craddock | Baton Rouge, LA | $2,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Nicholls State University - Gabrielle Dinger | Thibodaux, LA | $2,000 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Nicholls State University - Katie Leblanc | Thibodaux, LA | $2,000 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Nicholls State University - Keaunc Griffin | Thibodaux, LA | $2,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Nicholls State University - Logan Angeron | Thibodaux, LA | $2,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Nicholls State University - Mallory Perry | Thibodaux, LA | $2,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Northwestern University - Dru Blakeman | Natchitoches, LA | $2,000 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Philander Smith College - Alyssa Perkins | Little Rock, AR | $2,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| South La Community College - Cooper Lagarde | Lafayette, LA | $2,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Town of Berwick - Lighthouse Festival | Berwick, LA | $2,000 | 4 | 4 | 2025 |
| University of Louisiana Lafayette - Cameron Marin | Lafayette, LA | $2,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| University of Louisiana Lafayette - Cameron Martin | Lafayette, LA | $2,000 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| University of Louisiana Lafayette - Jarvis Mitchell | Lafayette, LA | $2,000 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| University of Louisiana Lafayette - Jonathan Acosta | Lafayette, LA | $2,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| University of Louisiana Lafayette - Kailey Benjamin | Lafayette, LA | $2,000 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| University of Louisiana Lafayette - Morgan Toups | Lafayette, LA | $2,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| University of Louisiana Lafayette - Vincent Byrd JR | Lafayette, LA | $2,000 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Xavier University of La - Maya Maoise Year 2 | New Orleans, LA | $2,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | $1,500 | 3 | 3 | 2025 |
| Nicholls State University - Monica Barajas | Thibodaux, LA | $1,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Patterson Protestant Cemetary Assn | Patterson, LA | $1,500 | 3 | 3 | 2025 |
| St Stephens Catholic Church | Berwick, LA | $1,500 | 2 | 2 | 2025 |
| Center for Traditional La Boat Building | Thibodaux, LA | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Fletcher Technical Community College - Cooper Lagrange | Schriever, LA | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Henry's Home Horse & Human Sanctuary | Contoe, TX | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Knights of Columbus | Patterson, LA | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Patterson Junior High School | Patterson, LA | $1,000 | 2 | 2 | 2025 |
| Roots & Robbins Foundation | Morgan City, LA | $1,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Susan G Komen Foundation | Washington, DC | $1,000 | 2 | 2 | 2025 |
| National Child Safety Council | Patterson, LA | $902 | 3 | 3 | 2025 |
| Boy Scouts Camp Palourde Development Fund | Morgan City, LA | $800 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| City of Patterson Main St Festival | Patterson, LA | $600 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Aviary Creature Rescue | Patterson, LA | $500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Bishops Services Appeal | Lafayette, LA | $500 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Flying Wings of La | Denham Springs, LA | $500 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Lighthouse Festival | Patterson, LA | $500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Patterson High School | Patterson, LA | $500 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Patterson Morey Park Fund | Patterson, LA | $500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Roots & Ribbons Foundation | Morgan City, LA | $500 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Shriners Childrens | Ranson, WV | $500 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Slcc Foundation | Lafayette, LA | $500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Salvation Army | Mansura, LA | $500 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Teche Project | Amaudville, LA | $500 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Childrens Theatre of Morgan City | Morgan City, LA | $300 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Patterson Civic Organization | Patterson, LA | $300 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Patterson Community Center | Patterson, LA | $300 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Patterson Main Street Cultural Center | Patterson, LA | $300 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| St Augustine Lighthouse | St Augustine, FL | $300 | 1 | 1 | 2025 |
| Event Planning & Design By S Hartmann LLC | Patterson, LA | $200 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Lower Atchafalaya Cultural District | Patterson, LA | $200 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
61 of 107 (57%) received money in more than one year over the 5 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 77%, across 4 year-to-year transitions. The median foundation retains about 67%, so this one is unusually consistent. This measures how often it paid the same organizations again. It says nothing about whether it would consider a new one.
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.
- Dup 15Q Alliance
SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS - MD Anderson Cancer Center
SUPPORT FOR CANCER TREATMENT, RESEARCH, AND PATIENT CARE PROGRAMS - Ochsner Foundation
SUPPORT FOR HOSPITAL, MEDICAL RESEARCH, AND COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAMS - Wedell Williams Memorial Foundation
SUPPORT PRESERVATION, EXHIBITION AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ON HISTORICAL AVIATION - Academy of Interactive Development
SUPPORT FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND TRAINING - East Texas Baptist University - Destin Smith
SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
What kind of organizations it funds
By the activity category the IRS assigns each recipient, for the 33 grants where we could match the recipient to a registered organization. The categories are the IRS's. The match, made from the name and address on the return, is ours.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants | Total | Median grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 46 | $64,464 | $1,000 |
| 2022 | 48 | $78,650 | $1,000 |
| 2023 | 51 | $68,338 | $1,000 |
| 2024 | 54 | $70,350 | $1,000 |
| 2025 | 65 | $78,650 | $1,000 |
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
84% of its giving went to organizations in Louisiana. If your organization is based elsewhere, look in the recipient list for grants to your area before writing.
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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 a sign of overlapping priorities and nothing more: they do not show that any of these funders would consider a new organization. Each page says what its filings show.
How to approach this foundation
- Check you are its size. The median grant is $1,000. A request many times that size asks for something it has rarely or never given.
- 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.
Where these numbers come from
Everything above is taken from The Felterman Foundation's own Form 990-PF filings, which the IRS publishes in bulk. We used 5 returns (tax years 2021-2025). Grant figures are from its returns. Matching recipients to registered organizations, their IRS classifications, the retention rate and the funders that support the same organizations are our own calculations, described in how we build this.
Address of record on the latest return: Po Box 189, Patterson, LA, 70392. 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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