Private foundation · New Orleans, LA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Almar Foundationdba the Alden and Margaret Laborde Foundation
In 2025 it gave 5 grants worth $17,500 to Tennessee groups, 4 of them in Davidson County. A typical grant was $2,000 to $4,000.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 5 totaling $17,500 · 4 in Davidson County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $2,000 to $4,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $2,500: the middle grant to the 4 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2025.
- 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? How we figure this
- 80% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 4 of 5.
- Total giving that year
- $1 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1M | $18K | 5 |
| 2024 | $1M | $5,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $906K | $4,250 | 3 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Sarah Ehrensing · New Orleans · (713) 208-5931
- 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 (1 grant)
- Capital Campaign (1 grant)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 4 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 1 |
From its 2025 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Davidson County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | 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 |
| Oak Hill School | Nashville, Davidson County | Capital Campaign | $1,500 |
| Eli's House | Brentwood, Williamson County | Operations | $2,000 |