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Also known as: C/O AL A GONSOULIN
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Gonsoulin Charitable Trust is a private trust based in SUGAR LAND, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1996. The principal officer is Al A Gonsoulin. It holds total assets of $17.9M. Annual income is reported at $5.7M. Total assets have grown from $3.1M in 2011 to $14.3M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas and Louisiana. According to available records, Gonsoulin Charitable Trust has made 129 grants totaling $3.5M, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $700K and $1.1M annually from 2020 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $250K, with an average award of $27K. The foundation has supported 64 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Louisiana, Texas, Connecticut, which account for 74% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 13 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$22K
Largest Grant
$110K
Based on 32 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Gonsoulin Charitable Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 129 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in LA, TX, CT.
Gonsoulin Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $3.5M across 129 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $27K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $250K.
Gonsoulin Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Gonsoulin Charitable Trust is headquartered in SUGAR LAND, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 13 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al A Gonsoulin | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Gene J Gonsoulin | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1M
Total Assets
$14.3M
Fair Market Value
$14.3M
Net Worth
$14.3M
Grants Paid
$972K
Contributions
$3.1M
Net Investment Income
$568K
Distribution Amount
$564K
Total: N/A
Total Grants
129
Total Giving
$3.5M
Average Grant
$27K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
64
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society Of St Vincent De PaulCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Houston, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Gratia PlenaCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Stafford, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Jeff Pino FoundationCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Southlake, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| Franciscan Life CenterCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Meridien, CT | $100K | 2023 |
| St Joseph AbbeyCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | St Benedict, LA | $85K | 2023 |
| Our Lady Of Wisdom Catholic ChurchCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Lafayette, LA | $50K | 2023 |
| Wounded Warrior ProjectCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Topeka, KS | $50K | 2023 |
| Jesuits Usa Central & Southern ProvinceCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | St Louis, MO | $50K | 2023 |
| Tunnel To TowersCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Philadelphia, PA | $50K | 2023 |
| Franciscan Sisters Of EucharistCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Houston, TX | $45K | 2023 |
| St Laurence Catholic SchoolCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Sugar Land, TX | $30K | 2023 |
| Archdiocese Of Galveston-HoustonCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Houston, TX | $30K | 2023 |
| Child Advocates Of Fort BendCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Rosenburg, TX | $30K | 2023 |
| The Brookwood CommunityCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Brookwood, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Lone Star Flight MuseumCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Houston, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Catholic Charities Of AcadianaCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Lafayette, LA | $20K | 2023 |
| Cristo Rey JesuitsCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Houston, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Macdonell Childrens ServicesCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Houma, LA | $20K | 2023 |
| St Jude Childrens Research HospitalCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Memphis, TN | $20K | 2023 |
| Catholic Charities Archdiocese Galveston-HoustonCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Houston, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Oec FoundationCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Sugar Land, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Catholic ExtensionCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Chicago, IL | $15K | 2023 |
| Manresa House Of RetreatsCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Convent, LA | $12K | 2023 |
| Second Harvest Food BankCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Lafayette, LA | $10K | 2023 |
| St Mary'S Residential Training SchoolCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Alexandria, LA | $10K | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Country Of Houston IncCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Hockley, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Blue Cure FoundationCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Houston, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Guide Dogs For The BlindCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | San Rafael, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Ft Bend Senior Meals On WheelsCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Rosenberg, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| St Bonaventure Indian MissionCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Thoreau, NM | $10K | 2023 |
| Ft Bend Habitat For HumanitiesCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Stafford, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Texas Childrens HospitalCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Hagerstown, MD | $5K | 2023 |
| Houston Food BankCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| The Seamen'S Church InstituteCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| University Of St ThomasCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Terrebonne Historical & Cultural SocietyCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Houma, LA | $5K | 2023 |
| St Procopius AbbeyCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Lisle, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Doctors Without BordersCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| St Vincent Depaul SeminaryCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Boynton Beach, FL | $5K | 2023 |
| Camp Cho Yeh Camp And Conference CenterCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Livingston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| St Angela Medici Catholic ChurchCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Missouri City, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Commemorative Air ForceCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | Topeka, KS | $5K | 2023 |