Private foundation · New Orleans, LA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Almar Foundationdba the Alden and Margaret Laborde Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 5 totaling $18K
- Typical grant
- $2,000 to $4,000 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $2,500, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Williamson County · plus 116 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- 2 of its Tennessee grants went to buildings, renovations or equipment, e.g. “Equipment for Program”; “Capital Campaign”
- Funds new groups?
- 80% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2024): 4 of 5.
- Total giving that year
- $1M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1M | $18K | 5 |
| 2024 | $1M | $5,000 | 2 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Sarah Ehrensing · New Orleans · 7132085931
- What to send
- Call the foundation manager Sarah Ehrensing to request the form & information needed at (713) 208-5931
- Limits
- Board Approval
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Susan CouvillonTrustee
- John LabordeTrustee
- James LabordeTrustee
- Stephanie LabordeTrustee
- Jane RousselTrustee,administration
- Brooke JohnsonTrustee
- Blayne BonhamTrustee
- Morgan VolionTrustee
- Sarah EhrensingFdn manager,trustee
- Tucker CouvillonTrustee
- Everett Justin LabordeTrustee
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Equipment for program
- Capital campaign
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont University | Nashville, Davidson County | Operations | $7,500 |
| Harpeth Hall School | Nashville, Davidson County | Operations | $4,000 |
| Nashville Police Activities League | Nashville, Davidson County | Equipment for Program | $2,500 |
| Eli's House | Brentwood, Williamson County | Operations | $2,000 |
| Oak Hill School | Nashville, Davidson County | Capital Campaign | $1,500 |