Emeril Lagasse Foundation

Organization Overview

Emeril Lagasse Foundation is located in New Orleans, LA. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 03/2022, Emeril Lagasse Foundation employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Emeril Lagasse Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 03/2022, Emeril Lagasse Foundation generated $3.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 03/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.6% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Emeril Lagasse Foundation has awarded 169 individual grants totaling $11,353,017. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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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.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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EMERIL'S CULINARY GARDEN & TEACHING KITCHEN IS A NATIONWIDE EDUCATION INITIATIVE OF THE EMERIL LAGASSE FOUNDATION CREATED TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS THROUGH A FUN, FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON FOOD. FUNDED THROUGH GRANTS TO SCHOOLS, THE PROGRAM FULLY INTEGRATES GARDENS AND TEACHING KITCHENS IN SCHOOLS AS INTERACTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS GIVING STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS BETWEEN THEIR CORE ACADEMIC SUBJECTS AND THE WORLD OF FOOD. GRANT FUNDS WENT TOWARD CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR SCHOOLS TO EXPAND THEIR CURRENT GARDENING PROGRAMS AND BUILD NEW CULINARY CLASSROOMS. STUDENTS IMPACTED BY THIS PROGRAM COME FROM ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED HOUSEHOLDS, QUALIFY FOR FREE/REDUCED LUNCH, AND ARE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS. THE EMERIL LAGASSE FOUNDATION COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM PROVIDES CAPITAL AND PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT TO NONPROFIT YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS DELIVERING CULINARY, NUTRITION, AND ARTS EDUCATION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Brian Kish
President
$249,079
Paul Frank
Treasurer
$0
Gary Solomon
Secretary
$0
Emeril Lagasse
Chariman
$0
Bridget Harrell
Officer
$0
Alden Lagasse
Officer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$3,663,096
Related organizations$0
Government grants $143,408
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$981,422
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $700,473
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,787,926
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $63,247
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $4,972
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$1,461,917
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,394,228

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Emeril Lagasse Foundation has awarded $453,699 in support to 16 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK

Org PageRecipient Profile

New Orleans, LA

PURPOSE: FEEDING/HUNGER PROGRAMS

$75,000

HISPANIC FEDERATION INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

New York, NY

PURPOSE: CULINARY AND NUTRITION EDUCATION

$59,200

SON OF A SAINT

PURPOSE: LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

$53,000

New Orleans, LA

PURPOSE: CULINARY AND NUTRITION EDUCATION

$50,000

EMERALD COAST CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Niceville, FL

PURPOSE: CHILDREN'S EDUCATION

$33,333

MATRIX COMMUNITY OUTREACH CENTER

Org PageRecipient Profile

Defuniak Springs, FL

PURPOSE: RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

$33,333
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 19 grants that Emeril Lagasse Foundation has recieved totaling $1,014,141.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Wayne And Nan Kocourek Foundation

Buffalo Grove, IL

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT OPERATIONAL AND PROGRAM EXPENSES.

$266,000
Living Legacy Foundation

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED

$200,000
Chuck And Ernestina Kreutzkamp Foundation

Chula Vista, CA

PURPOSE: CREATING OPPORTUNITIES TO INSPIRE, MENTOR AND ENABLE YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL THROUGH CULINARY, NUTRITION AND ARTS EDUCATION.

$150,000
Stanley E Hanson Foundation

Laguna Hills, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED

$150,000
Community Foundation Of Greater Huntsville

Huntsville, AL

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$60,000
$50,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$407,176
Earnings$34,843
Admin Expense$2,333
Net Contributions$304,619
Ending Balance$744,305

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