Grantmaking public charityEIN 720795568
LOUISIANA ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70113
Total Assets
$11.5M
FY 2023
Annual Giving
$445K
FY 2023
Grants Made
41
FY 2023
Avg Grant
$11K
FY 2023
Grant Range
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Typical
Deadlines
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Applications
Programs & Activities
Program 1
$1.2MFamily reading programs -the leh develops, continuously refines, nationally licenses, and directly executes a set of unique, humanities-focused, outcomes-based programs designed to engage underserved children and families. Created in 1991, prime time reading programs are proven to generate long-term improvements in family engagement and student academic achievement. Prime time programs offer partner sites such as libraries, schools, and other community service agencies research-based initiatives that engage children, parents, teachers, education administrators, and the community at-large in high-quality, family-focused learning experiences. Prime time directly operates across the entire state of louisiana and is licensed across the entire united states.
Program 2
$2.1MPublishing the leh publishes vibrant and relevant original writing, research, art, and photography in a quarterly magazine, large-format books, and through an online digital archive of scholarship on louisiana. 64 parishes (print) is distributed statewide and seeks to reach all residents of our state through the work of our vibrant and growing team of la-based contributors. 64 parishes (online) is available to anyone at any time and includes special features for students, teachers and cultural travelers. 64 parishes (online) also brings together cultural and historical materials from most of louisiana's major archives and special collections. Our books focus on specific topics of high interest like the tricentennial anniversary of the city of new orleans and are actively sought out by residents of our state. In our publishing work, we tell the stories and highlight the artistry and cultural heritage of louisiana through powerful scholarship, dynamic media, scholar-driven digital archives, and original cultural reporting.
Focus Areas
Financial Snapshot
2023 filing
Total Revenue
$6.5M
Total Expenses
$6.0M
Giving Over Time
6 years
Total dollars recorded per filing year. Scale adjusts to the foundation's range.
Top Recipients
278 grants
Grant Size Distribution
278 grants
Geographic Focus
5 states
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