From public IRS filings
EMERIL LAGASSE FOUNDATION
NEW ORLEANS, LA · Philanthropy & Voluntarism
Mission
EMERIL LAGASSE FOUNDATION SEEKS TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES TO INSPIRE, MENTOR, AND ENABLE YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL THROUGH CULINARY, NUTRITION, AND ARTS EDUCATION WITH A FOCUS ON LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$3.1M
Total expenses
$3.3M
Total assets
$5.5M
Program expense ratio
62%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds EMERIL LAGASSE FOUNDATION
$4.5M in foundation grants on record from 31 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| H & H Lee Charitable Foundation | $1.9M | 6 |
| Wayne and Nan Kocourek Foundation | $502K | 2 |
| Living Legacy Foundation | $408K | 2 |
| Stanley E Hanson Foundation | $225K | 3 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles | $212K | 2 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $173K | 4 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $162K | 4 |
| Chuck and Ernestina Kreutzkamp Foundation | $160K | 2 |
| American Endowment Foundation | $101K | 3 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $98K | 4 |
Leadership
BRIAN KISH — CHAIRMAN AND FOUNDER (Principal officer)
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