The Mary & Al Danos Family Foundation
The Mary & Al Danos Family Foundation is a private foundation dedicated to supporting charitable, educational, religious, scientific, and literary purposes. Its mission focuses on enhancing community welfare through contributions to organizations that qualify as exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The foundation primarily supports educational institutions, including high schools and universities, as well as food banks and other charitable organizations, indicating a commitment to addressing both educational and food insecurity issues. While it serves a variety of causes, the majority of its funding is directed towards organizations within Louisiana.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Louisiana-based 501(c)(3) focusing on education or local charitable services (for example schools, food banks, or community foundations) with demonstrated local impact and capacity to submit a concise written application.
Good Fit
- • Project or organization is located in Louisiana (local presence or programs).
- • Mission aligns with education or community charitable services (schools, food security, faith-based community support).
- • Ability to request an award in the ranges the foundation has given (from mid-five figures up to several hundred thousand).
- • Willingness to apply by letter to the named contact and to provide clear description of use of funds.
- • Existing local credibility or connections with community intermediaries (e.g., diocesan foundations, community foundations).
Geography
Observed giving is overwhelmingly local: two states appear but about 98% of dollars are concentrated in Louisiana.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 15 distinct recipients across education and charitable categories, with a mix of repeat grantees and new entrants, indicating a broad recipient set for the foundation's size.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of new grantees exists (seven new recipients in 2024) and the filings include explicit application instructions plus a named mailing address and phone, so unfamiliar applicants can plausibly submit requests; the foundation nonetheless disclaims that applications may not be processed or funded.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
