Form990-PF


Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2021, or tax year beginning 01-01-2021 , and ending 12-31-2021
Name of foundation
ARLENE & JOSEPH MERAUX CHARITABLE
FOUNDATION INC
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)5128 E ST BERNARD HWY
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
VIOLET, LA70092
A Employer identification number

72-1400981
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(504) 439-8191
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. bullet
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
F bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$106,316,021J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)  
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 12,445 12,445  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 1,293,632 1,293,632  
5a Gross rents............ 1,554,025 1,554,025  
b Net rental income or (loss) 1,554,025
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 3,300,825
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 13,368,077
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 3,300,825
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 3,146,931 378,052  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 9,307,858 6,538,979  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 515,000 83,430   436,720
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 352,094 53,518   298,576
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 128,795 19,583   109,212
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 411,448 72,037   339,410
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 770 261   509
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 8,606 8,606   0
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 310,093 63,459   56,684
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment 202,014 90,054  
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 138 0   138
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 882,500 526,174   1,318,414
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 2,811,458 917,122   2,559,663
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 3,593,781 3,593,781
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 6,405,239 917,122   6,153,444
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 2,902,619
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 5,621,857
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2021)
Form 990-PF (2021)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 31,494,664 4,841,117 4,841,117
3 Accounts receivable bullet552,677
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet   508,515 552,677 552,677
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 30,144,276 Click to see attachment58,845,411 61,702,806
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet7,596,562
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet1,171,654 6,521,316 Click to see attachment6,424,908 9,561,222
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 14,626,845 Click to see attachment14,557,782 18,870,072
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet10,509,883
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet877,967 8,561,170 Click to see attachment9,631,916 10,219,774
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment438,138 Click to see attachment438,138 Click to see attachment568,353
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 92,294,924 95,291,949 106,316,021
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................   107,871
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet) Click to see attachment52,689 Click to see attachment48,126
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 52,689 155,997
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions...........    
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............    
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 92,242,235 95,135,952
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 0 0
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 92,242,235 95,135,952
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 92,294,924 95,291,949
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
92,242,235
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
2,902,619
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
95,144,854
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
8,902
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
95,135,952
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		 (b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a SEE ATTACHED- CHARLES SCHWAB P    
b SEE ATTACHED- CHARLES SCHWAB P    
c SEE ATTACHED- CHARLES SCHWAB P    
d SEE ATTACHED- CHARLES SCHWAB P    
e SEE ATTACHED- CHARLES SCHWAB P    
SEE ATTACHED- CHARLES SCHWAB P    
SEE ATTACHED- CHARLES SCHWAB P    
SEE ATTACHED- CHARLES SCHWAB P    
SEE ATTACHED- CHARLES SCHWAB P    
SEE ATTACHED- CHARLES SCHWAB P    
LAND AT AIRPORT TRACT P   2021-12-06
SEE ATTACHED- FIDELITY P    
SEE ATTACHED- EDWARD JONES P    
SEE ATTACHED- EDWARD JONES P    
SEE ATTACHED - NORTHWEST MUTUAL P    
SEE ATTACHED - NORTHWEST MUTUAL P    
CAPITAL GAINS DIVIDENDS P    
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 1,077,255   1,057,987 19,268
b 284,313   279,008 5,305
c 67,517   52,291 15,226
d 195,760   139,357 56,403
e 60,323   56,171 4,152
92,647   94,707 -2,060
170,269   114,601 55,668
69,489   49,029 20,460
91,588   66,165 25,423
240,165   110,370 129,795
645,083   27,880 617,203
1,402,380   1,311,837 90,543
993,792   869,130 124,662
4,528,902   3,711,856 817,046
726,892   706,092 20,800
1,503,454   1,420,771 82,683
1,218,248     1,218,248
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       19,268
b       5,305
c       15,226
d       56,403
e       4,152
      -2,060
      55,668
      20,460
      25,423
      129,795
      617,203
      90,543
      124,662
      817,046
      20,800
      82,683
      1,218,248
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 3,300,825
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
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Part V
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket for line 1a
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% (0.0139) of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% (0.04) of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 78,144
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 78,144
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2021 estimated tax payments and 2020 overpayment credited to 2021 6a 341,030
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 0
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 341,030
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8 0
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 262,886
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2022 estimated taxBullet162,886 RefundedBullet 11 100,000
Part VI-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.........
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
Yes
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XIV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletLA
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2021 or the taxable year beginning in 2021? See the instructions for Part XIII.
    If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VI-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
    11
    Yes
     
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletWWW.MERAUXFOUNDATION.ORG
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletRITA GUE Telephone no.bullet (504) 279-6559

    Located atbullet5128 E ST BERNARD HWYVIOLETLA ZIP+4bullet70092
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........bullet
    15
     
    16 At any time during calendar year 2021, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
    16   No
    See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
    country bullet
    Part VI-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? ...........
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person? ..............................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........
    1a(3)
     
    No
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............
    1a(4)
    Yes
     
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)? ......................
    1a(5)
     
    No
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.) ...............
    1a(6)
     
    No
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........
    1b
     
    No
    c
    ........bullet
    d
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2021? .............
    1d
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2021, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2021?....................
    2a
     
    No
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year? ..............................
    3a
     
    No
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2021 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2021.) .....................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2021? ..
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VI-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    Yes
    No
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? ..........
    5a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................
    5a(2)
     
    No
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............
    5a(3)
    Yes
     
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................
    5a(4)
     
    No
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............
    5a(5)
     
    No
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
    5b
     
    No
    c
    .........bullet
    d
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant? .................
    5d
     
     
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract? .............................
    6a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    7a
     
    No
    b
    If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? .....
    7b
     
     
    8
    Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
    excess parachute payment during the year? .........................
    8
     
    No
    Part VII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    RITA GUE CHAIRWOMAN
    35.00     		150,000 9,000 0
    5128 E ST BERNARD HWY
    VIOLET,LA70092
    FLOYD GUE PRESIDENT
    35.00     		125,000 5,000 0
    5128 E ST BERNARD HWY
    VIOLET,LA70092
    SIDNEY D TORRES III SECRETARY
    25.00     		0 0 0
    5128 E ST BERNARD HWY
    VIOLET,LA70092
    ERICA BECK ASST. SECRETARY
    25.00     		0 0 0
    5128 E ST BERNARD HWY
    VIOLET,LA70092
    WILLIAM HAINES VICE-PRESIDENT
    40.00     		120,000 7,200 0
    5128 E ST BERNARD HWY
    VIOLET,LA70092
    CHRISTOPHER HAINES TREASURER
    40.00     		120,000 7,200 0
    5128 E ST BERNARD HWY
    VIOLET,LA70092
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
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    Part VII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors (continued)
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    LAW OFFICES OF SIDNEY D TORRES III LEGAL AND CONSULTING SERVICES 180,000
    8301 WEST JUDGE PEREZ DR SUITE 303
    CHALMETTE,LA70043
    ERICA N BECK LEGAL AND CONSULTING SERVICES 90,000
    8301 WEST JUDGE PEREZ DR SUITE 303
    CHALMETTE,LA70043
    SHERMAN STRATEGIES LEGAL AND CONSULTING SERVICES 60,000
    1309 MARENGO STREET
    NEW ORLEANS,LA70115
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part VIII-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1 PART IX-A, LINE 1DOCVILLE FARM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES:TO ADVANCE ITS MISSION, THE MERAUX FOUNDATION DEDICATED A LARGE PORTION OF THE HISTORIC DOCVILLE PROPERTY AS A CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL CENTER. IN ADDITION TO HOSTING TENS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE AT SCORES OF COMMUNITY EVENTS, MEETINGS, AND WORKSHOPS THROUGHOUT YEAR, DOCVILLE FARM ALSO SERVES AS A BASE OF OPERATIONS FOR THE MERAUX FOUNDATION'S CHARITABLE PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES. THE CAMPUS INCLUDES THE MAIN HOUSE, A TURN-OF-THE-CENTURY STRUCTURE THE MERAUX FOUNDATION RESURRECTED AFTER THE HURRICANES OF 2005; THE DAVE THOMPSON EVENT BARN; THE ARLENE MERAUX RIVER OBSERVATION CENTER (AMROC); A GREENHOUSE WHERE PLANTS FOR COASTAL RESTORATION PROJECTS ARE GROWN; WORKING STABLES WITH LIVESTOCK; AND A NUMBER OF EDUCATIONAL INSTALLATIONS. 1,129,325
    2 PART IX-A, LINE 2COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION:THE MERAUX FOUNDATION DONATED $3,593,781 TO VARIOUS 501(C)3 ORGANIZATIONS TO ADVANCE ITS MISSION OF IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN ST. BERNARD PARISH. 3,593,781
    3 PART IX-A, LINE 3SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: EACH YEAR, THE MERAUX FOUNDATION AWARDS AROUND 60 SCHOLARSHIPS TO ST. BERNARD PARISH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES. SELECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT COMMITTEE OF EDUCATORS, 50 STUDENTS RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, FOUR FOR ARTISTIC ACCOMPLISHMENT, AND SIX FOR CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION. TO DATE, THE FOUNDATION HAS AWARDED SOME 840 SCHOLARSHIPS. 151,000
    4  
    Part VIII-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
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    Part IX
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    51,737,934
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    6,807,092
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    36,814,152
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    95,359,178
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    95,359,178
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    1,430,388
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. .......
    5
    93,928,790
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
    6
    4,696,440
    Part X
    Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part IX, line 6..................
    1
    4,696,440
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2021 from Part V, line 5.......
    2a
    78,144
    b
    Income tax for 2021. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
    2b
    41,381
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    119,525
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    4,576,915
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    4,576,915
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
    0
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...
    7
    4,576,915
    Part XI
    Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
    1
    Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
    a
    Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
    1a
     
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
    1b
     
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4.
    4
     
    Form 990-PF (2021)
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    Part XII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2020     		(c)
    2020     		(d)
    2021
    1 Distributable amount for 2021 from Part X, line 7 4,576,915
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2021:
    a Enter amount for 2020 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2021:
    a From 2016...... 69,915
    b From 2017......  
    c From 2018......  
    d From 2019......  
    e From 2020...... 440,010
    f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 509,925
    4Qualifying distributions for 2021 from Part
    XI, line 4: bullet$ 6,153,444
    a Applied to 2020, but not more than line 2a 0
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		0
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		0
    d Applied to 2021 distributable amount..... 4,576,915
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 1,576,529
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2021. 0 0
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 2,086,454
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2019. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2021. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2022 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		0
    8 Excess distributions carryover from 2016 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		69,915
    9 Excess distributions carryover to 2022.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		2,016,539
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2017....  
    b Excess from 2018....  
    c Excess from 2019....  
    d Excess from 2020.... 440,010
    e Excess from 2021.... 1,576,529
    Form 990-PF (2021)
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    Part XIII
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VI-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2021, enter the date of the ruling ....... bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2021 (b) 2020 (c) 2019 (d) 2018
             
    b 85% (0.85) of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part IX, line 6 for each year listed ..     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XIV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    RITA O GUE
    5128 E ST BERNARD HWY
    VIOLET,LA70092
    (504) 279-6559
    INFO@MERAUXFOUNDATION.ORG
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    WRITTEN REQUEST STATING PURPOSE, NAME OF ORGANIZATION, PERSON TO CONTACT AND AMOUNT OF REQUEST. GRANT APPLICATION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    NONE
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    AWARD 60 SCHOLARSHIP GRADUATES FROM ST. BERNARD PARISH PUBLIC SCHOOL
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    Part XIV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    A STUDIO IN THE WOODS
    13401 PATTERSON RD
    NEW ORLEANS,LA70131     		NONE PC DONATION 1,000
    AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
    PO BOX 22478
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73123     		NONE PC DONATION 5,000
    ARC OF GREATER NEW ORLEANS
    3700 JEAN LAFITTE STE B
    CHALMETTE,LA70043     		NONE PC DONATION 10,000
    CHALMETTE TRACK CLUB
    2909 GOLDEN DR
    CHALMETTE,LA70043     		NONE PC DONATION 2,500
    CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
    200 HENRY CLAY AVE
    NEW ORLEANS,LA70118     		NONE PC DONATION 5,000
    COMMON GROUND RELIEF INC
    1800 DESLONDE ST
    NEW ORLEANS,LA70117     		NONE PC DONATION 11,000
    COMMUNITY CENTER OF ST BERNARD
    1111 LEBEAU ST
    ARABI,LA70032     		NONE GOV DONATION 132,700
    FAMILY VIOLENCE PROGRAM OF ST BERNARD
    3010 JEAN LAFITTE PKWY
    CHALMETTE,LA70043     		NONE PC DONATION 83,000
    FRIENDS OF THE BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS
    2413 PELITERE DRIVE
    CHALMETTE,LA70043     		NONE PC DONATION 20,000
    GREATER NEW ORLEANS DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
    1055 ST CHARLES AVENUE 2300
    NEW ORLEANS,LA70130     		NONE PC DONATION 20,205
    HAMLINE UNIVERSITY
    1536 HEWITT AVE
    SAINT PAUL,MN55104     		NONE PC DONATION 8,195
    KNIGHTS OF THE NEMESIS SOCIAL CLUB
    409 AYCOCK ST
    ARABI,LA70032     		NONE PC DONATION 10,000
    LAKE PONTCHARTRAIN BASIN FOUNDATION
    8001 LAKESHORE DR
    NEW ORLEANS,LA70124     		NONE PC DONATION 10,000
    LOS ISLENOS HERITAGE & CULTURAL SOCIETY
    1345 BAYOU RD
    ST BERNARD,LA70085     		NONE PC DONATION 10,000
    LOUISIANA CRAWFISH FEST FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 651
    CHALMETTE,LA70044     		NONE PF DONATION 5,000
    LSU
    3838 W LAKESHORE DR
    BATON ROUGE,LA70808     		NONE GOV DONATION 82,437
    NEW ORLEANS REGIONAL LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
    900 CAMP ST
    NEW HAVEN,LA70130     		NONE PC DONATION 2,500
    NOCCA INSTITUTE
    2800 CHARTRES ST
    NEW ORLEANS,LA70117     		NONE PC DONATION 580
    NUNEZ COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION
    3710 PARIS RD
    CHALMETTE,LA70043     		NONE PC DONATION 10,000
    RAPHAEL ACADEMY
    500 SORAPARU ST
    NEW ORLEANS,LA70130     		NONE NC DONATION 5,000
    ROTARY CLUB OF ST BERNARD
    200 EAST ST BERNARD HIGHWAY
    CHALMETTE,LA70043     		NONE PC DONATION 300
    SAVE LOUISIANA COALITION INC
    3017 DEBOUCHEL BLVD
    MERAUX,LA70075     		NONE PC DONATION 750
    SCHOLARSHIP
    PO BOX 8875
    NEW ORLEANS,LA70182     		NONE I DONATION 151,000
    ST BERNARD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
    100 PORT BLVD SUITE 10
    CHALMETTE,LA70043     		NONE PC DONATION 56,847
    ST BERNARD GIVES BACK
    300 MAGISTRATE ST
    CHALMETTE,LA70043     		NONE PC DONATION 10,000
    ST BERNARD SALUTES AMERICA
    8245 W JUDGE PEREZ DRIVE
    CHALMETTE,LA70043     		NONE PC DONATION 1,000
    ST BERNARD SPORTS HALL OF FAME
    1101 MAGISTRATE ST
    CHALMETTE,LA70043     		NONE PC DONATION 500
    ST BERNARD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
    100 PORT BOULEVARD
    CHALMETTE,LA70043     		NONE PC DONATION 20,040
    ST BERNARD PARISH GOVERNMENT
    8201 W JUDGE PEREZ DR
    CHALMETTE,LA70043     		NONE GOV DONATION 11,800
    ST BERNARD PARISH GOVERNMENT
    8201 W JUDGE PEREZ DR
    CHALMETTE,LA70043     		NONE GOV DONATED 8.972 ACRES OF LAND (AIR 2,800,000
    ST BERNARD PARISH JUVENILE DRUG COURT
    1101 W ST BERNARD HWY
    CHALMETTE,LA70043     		NONE GOV DONATION 2,500
    ST BERNARD RECOVERY AWARENESS
    PO BOX 723
    CHALMETTE,LA70044     		NONE PC DONATION 2,887
    ST BERNARD SCHOOL BOARD
    200 EAST SAINT BERNARD HWY
    CHALMETTE,LA70043     		NONE GOV DONATION 30,000
    ST BERNARD VOLUNTEERS FOR FAMILY & COMMUNITY
    2645 TOULOUSE ST
    NEW ORLEANS,LA70119     		NONE PC DONATION 2,500
    UNITED WAY OF SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA
    2515 CANAL ST
    NEW ORLEANS,LA70119     		NONE PC DONATION 100
    EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING FOUNDATION INC
    PO BOX 792497
    NEW ORLEANS,LA70179     		NONE PF DONATION 50,000
    IRENE CAMPBELL FOUNDATION
    2216 DELTA QUEEN DRIVE VIOLET LN
    VIOLET,LA70092     		NONE PF DONATION 7,000
    KREWE OF LOURDES INC
    209 EAST URQUHART STREET
    CHALMETTE,LA70043     		NONE NC DONATION 1,140
    MONDO BIZARRO PRODUCTIONS
    609 SAINT FERDINAND ST
    NEW ORLEANS,LA701177365     		NONE PC DONATION 1,000
    NOLA TREE PROJECT
    5701 CANAL BLVD
    NEW ORLEANS,LA70124     		NONE PC DONATION 10,000
    PRESCRIPTION JOY
    PO BOX 19983
    NEW ORLEANS,LA70179     		NONE PC DONATION 300
    Total .................................bullet 3a 3,593,781
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b 0
    Form 990-PF (2021)
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    Page 12
    Part XV-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments ....          
    3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
    investments ...........     		    14 12,445  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities ....          
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....     16 1,554,025  
    6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
    7 Other investment income .....          
    8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
    inventory ............     		    18 3,300,825  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) .. 0 9,307,858 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    9,307,858
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XV-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XV-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
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    Part XVI
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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    TY 2021 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    ARLENE & JOSEPH MERAUX CHARITABLE
     
    FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    72-1400981
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING 770 261   509

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    TY 2021 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    ARLENE & JOSEPH MERAUX CHARITABLE
     
    FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    72-1400981
    Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
    Life (# of years)    		 Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included
    BOBCAT 2006-09-27 49,500 49,500 SL 5.000000000000 0 0    
    TRAILER 2006-09-27 4,282 3,424 SL 5.000000000000 0 0    
    201-03 BOURBON STREET BUILDING 2007-01-01 864,000 309,594 SL 39.000000000000 22,154 22,154    
    EQUIPMENT - DOCVILLE 2009-01-01 8,374 6,700 NC 5.000000000000 0 0    
    FURNITURE DOCVILLE 2009-01-01 12,259 7,004 NC 7.000000000000 0 0    
    DOCVILLE BUILDING   1,835,283   NC 0 % 0 0    
    DOCVILLE LAND   200,000   L   0 0    
    LIVESTOCK 2008-06-30 485 405 SL 3.000000000000 0 0    
    DOCVILLE BUILDING 2010-06-30 79,586   NC 0 % 0 0    
    MOWER 2010-08-23 9,719 9,719 200DB 5.000000000000 0 0    
    AMROC BUILDING 2014-07-01 3,926,506 654,420 SL 39.000000000000 100,680 0    
    3209 E JUDGE PEREZ 2012-09-10 410,134 84,128 SL 39.000000000000 10,516 10,516    
    329-31 BARONNE 2007-01-01 163,407 33,520 SL 39.000000000000 4,190 4,190    
    333-35 BARONNE 2007-01-01 167,684 34,400 SL 39.000000000000 4,300 4,300    
    3209 E JUDGE PEREZ 2012-09-10 102,534   L   0 0    
    201-03 BOURBON STREET 2007-01-01 216,000   L   0 0    
    329-31 BARONNE 2007-01-01 108,938   L   0 0    
    333-35 BARONNE 2007-01-01 111,789   L   0 0    
    LOT 0 10-11 SQ A-B CORNER MEHLE (TENNORBRACH) 2015-12-16 59,961   L   0 0    
    6601 ST. CLAUDE AVE 2015-11-02 466,392 61,290 SL 39.000000000000 11,959 11,959    
    LAND - 6601 ST CLAUDE AVE 2015-11-02 116,598   L   0 0    
    6609-6611, 6617-6619 ST CLAUDE AVE 2015-08-20 161,134 31,492 NC 39.000000000000 0 0    
    LAND - 6609-6619 ST CLAUDE AVE 2015-08-20 40,283   L   0 0    
    6621 ST CLAUDE AVE 2015-08-20 121,001 16,678 SL 39.000000000000 3,103 3,103    
    LAND-6621 ST CLAUDE AVE 2015-08-20 30,250   L   0 0    
    6707 ST CLAUDE AVE 2015-09-08 346,004 46,948 SL 39.000000000000 8,872 8,872    
    LAND - 6707 ST CLAUDE AVE 2015-09-08 86,501   L   0 0    
    IMPROVEMENT - 6707 ST CLAUDE AVE 2015-09-08 123,500 16,759 SL 39.000000000000 3,167 3,167    
    LAND- LOT D-1 N PATRICIA   516,000   L   0 0    
    LAND- D-2-BN PATRICIA-COST   266,345   L   0 0    
    LAND - WALMART   450   L   0 0    
    IMPROVEMENT - 6621 ST. CLAUDE AVE 2016-07-01 398,064 38,063 SL 39.000000000000 5,103 10,207    
    IMPROVEMENT - 6707 ST CLAUDE AVE 2016-07-01 348,979 33,369 SL 39.000000000000 4,474 8,948    
    IMPROVEMENT - DOCVILLE 2017-11-01 244,485 19,591 SL 39.000000000000 6,269 0    
    IMPROVEMENT - DOCVILLE 2017-12-01 28,089 2,190 SL 39.000000000000 720 0    
    IMPROVEMENT - DOCVILLE 2017-12-07 167,347 13,052 SL 39.000000000000 4,291 0    
    LAND - 6631 ST CLAUDE AVE 2018-09-07 141,357   L   0 0    
    6601 ST. CLAUDE AVE - ROOF, GUTTERS 2020-12-01 90,000 96 SL 39.000000000000 2,308 2,308    
    BUILDING AT 7143 ST CLAUDE AVE ARABI 2020-11-09 543,680 1,743 NC 39.000000000000 0 0    
    LAND - 7143 ST CLAUDE AVE 2020-11-09 135,920   L   0 0    
    6609-6611, 6617-6619 ST CLAUDE AVE - ART PROJECT 2021-11-04 50,000   NC 39.000000000000 0 0    
    IMPROVEMENT - 6707 ST. CLAUDE AVE 2021-07-16 86,490   SL 39.000000000000 1,016 1,016    
    IMPROVEMENT - 6707 ST. CLAUDE AVE 2021-11-07 11,500   SL 39.000000000000 37 37    
    BUILDING AT 7720 ST CLAUDE AVE ARABI 2021-06-15 522,976   SL 39.000000000000 7,264 7,264    
    LAND - 7720 ST CLAUDE AVE 2021-06-15 130,744   L   0 0    
    IMPROVEMENT - 6601 ST. CLAUDE AVE 2021-06-01 114,534   SL 39.000000000000 1,591 1,591    

    TY 2021 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    ARLENE & JOSEPH MERAUX CHARITABLE
     
    FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    72-1400981
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    MUTUAL FUNDS (FIDELITY & NORTHWEST) 24,373,850 28,735,616
    PUBLICLY TRADED STOCKS 1,497 7,724
    J&A MERAUX, INC. 8,899,906 4,910,507
    NEW ORLEANS SHIP BUILDING COMPANY 41,614 53,981
    VIOLET CANAL, INC. 324,000 13,657
    FOUNDRY 156,000 321,020
    PANEL, INC. 28,325 36,743
    GUARANTY CORP. 10,000 12,972
    BORGNEMOUTH REALTY 8,250 10,702
    MID-SOUTH LAND CORP 10,528 13,657
    LAFITTE'S BLACKSMITH SHOP 152,257 437,780
    CHARLES SCHWAB 12,260,292 13,973,264
    EDWARD JONES 12,578,892 13,175,183

    TY 2021 InvestmentsLandSchedule2
    Name:
    ARLENE & JOSEPH MERAUX CHARITABLE
     
    FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    72-1400981
    Category/ Item Cost/Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    201-03 BOURBON STREET BUILDING 864,000 331,748 532,252  
    3209 E JUDGE PEREZ 410,134 94,644 315,490  
    329-31 BARONNE 163,407 37,710 125,697  
    333-35 BARONNE 167,684 38,700 128,984  
    3209 E JUDGE PEREZ 102,534 0 102,534  
    201-03 BOURBON STREET 216,000 0 216,000  
    329-31 BARONNE 108,938 0 108,938  
    333-35 BARONNE 111,789 0 111,789  
    LOT 0 10-11 SQ A-B CORNER MEHLE (TENNORBRACH) 59,961 0 59,961  
    6601 ST. CLAUDE AVE 466,392 73,249 393,143  
    LAND - 6601 ST CLAUDE AVE 116,598 0 116,598  
    6621 ST CLAUDE AVE 121,001 19,781 101,220  
    LAND-6621 ST CLAUDE AVE 30,250 0 30,250  
    6707 ST CLAUDE AVE 346,004 55,820 290,184  
    LAND - 6707 ST CLAUDE AVE 86,501 0 86,501  
    IMPROVEMENT - 6707 ST CLAUDE AVE 123,500 19,926 103,574  
    LAND- LOT D-1 N PATRICIA 516,000 0 516,000  
    LAND- D-2-BN PATRICIA-COST 266,345 0 266,345  
    LAND - WALMART 450 0 450  
    IMPROVEMENT - 6621 ST. CLAUDE AVE 398,064 242,198 155,866  
    IMPROVEMENT - 6707 ST CLAUDE AVE 348,979 212,333 136,646  
    LAND - 6631 ST CLAUDE AVE 141,357 0 141,357  
    6601 ST. CLAUDE AVE - ROOF, GUTTERS 90,000 2,404 87,596  
    IMPROVEMENT - 6707 ST. CLAUDE AVE 86,490 1,016 85,474  
    IMPROVEMENT - 6707 ST. CLAUDE AVE 11,500 37 11,463  
    BUILDING AT 7720 ST CLAUDE AVE ARABI 522,976 7,264 515,712  
    LAND - 7720 ST CLAUDE AVE 130,744 0 130,744  
    IMPROVEMENT - 6601 ST. CLAUDE AVE 114,534 1,591 112,943  

    TY 2021 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    ARLENE & JOSEPH MERAUX CHARITABLE
     
    FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    72-1400981
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    REAL ESTATE AT COST 10,419,977 13,340,466
    LANDS FROM MERAUX LAND DEVELOPMENT AT COST 4,137,805 5,529,606

    TY 2021 LandEtcSchedule2
    Name:
    ARLENE & JOSEPH MERAUX CHARITABLE
     
    FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    72-1400981
    Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    BOBCAT 49,500 49,500 0  
    TRAILER 4,282 3,424 858  
    EQUIPMENT - DOCVILLE 8,374 6,700 1,674  
    FURNITURE DOCVILLE 12,259 7,004 5,255  
    DOCVILLE BUILDING 1,835,283 0 1,835,283  
    DOCVILLE LAND 200,000 0 200,000  
    LIVESTOCK 485 405 80  
    DOCVILLE BUILDING 79,586 0 79,586  
    MOWER 9,719 9,719 0  
    AMROC BUILDING 3,926,506 755,100 3,171,406  
    6609-6611, 6617-6619 ST CLAUDE AVE 161,134 31,492 129,642  
    LAND - 6609-6619 ST CLAUDE AVE 40,283 0 40,283  
    IMPROVEMENT - DOCVILLE 244,485 25,860 218,625  
    IMPROVEMENT - DOCVILLE 28,089 2,910 25,179  
    IMPROVEMENT - DOCVILLE 167,347 17,343 150,004  
    BUILDING AT 7143 ST CLAUDE AVE ARABI 543,680 1,743 541,937  
    LAND - 7143 ST CLAUDE AVE 135,920 0 135,920  
    6609-6611, 6617-6619 ST CLAUDE AVE - ART PROJECT 50,000 0 50,000  


    TY 2021 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    ARLENE & JOSEPH MERAUX CHARITABLE
     
    FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    72-1400981
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL & PROFESSIONAL FEES 411,448 72,037   339,410


    TY 2021 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    ARLENE & JOSEPH MERAUX CHARITABLE
     
    FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    72-1400981
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES 438,138 438,138 568,353


    TY 2021 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    ARLENE & JOSEPH MERAUX CHARITABLE
     
    FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    72-1400981
    Description Amount
    ADJUSTMENT 8,902


    TY 2021 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    ARLENE & JOSEPH MERAUX CHARITABLE
     
    FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    72-1400981
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ADVERTISING 12,725 1,943   10,790
    INSURANCE 186,738 50,648   136,090
    PAYROLL & 401 FEES 16,395 2,493   13,902
    TRASH REMOVAL 2,627 2,627   0
    EQUIPMENT AND PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES 0 0   962,422
    OFFICE EXPENSES 327 0   327
    ALARM MONITORING 550 0   550
    LANDSCAPING 37,955 37,955   0
    BANK CHARGES 764 684   80
    UTILITIES 27,736 27,736   0
    AUTO EXPENSES 132 96   37
    POSTAGE 299 108   191
    MEAL AND ENTERTAINMENT (50%) 5,064 344   4,377
    MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES 18,942 5,030   13,912
    INVESTMENT FEES 326,269 326,269   0
    SUPPLIES 166,026 0   166,026
    EQUIPMENT 6,698 545   6,153
    REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE 57,686 54,579   3,107
    PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 450 0   450
    PEST CONTROL 2,081 2,081   0
    PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 13,036 13,036   0


    TY 2021 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    ARLENE & JOSEPH MERAUX CHARITABLE
     
    FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    72-1400981
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    ROYALTIES 10,124 10,124 10,124
    UNREALIZED GAIN/LOSS 2,748,724 0 2,748,724
    MISCELLANEOUS 21,713 21,713 21,713
    QUIT CLAIM/SALES OF LAND 252,576 252,576 252,576
    IRS REFUND 20,155 0 20,155
    SETTLEMENT INCOME 93,639 93,639 93,639


    TY 2021 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    ARLENE & JOSEPH MERAUX CHARITABLE
     
    FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    72-1400981
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    J&A MERAUX 45,000 45,000
    OTHER LIABILITIES 4,989 426
    TENANT DEPOSIT 2,700 2,700


    TY 2021 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    ARLENE & JOSEPH MERAUX CHARITABLE
     
    FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    72-1400981
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    MANAGEMENT FEE 8,606 8,606   0


    TY 2021 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    ARLENE & JOSEPH MERAUX CHARITABLE
     
    FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    72-1400981
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    PAYROLL TAXES 66,848 10,164   56,684
    FEDERAL AND STATE TAXES 189,950 0   0
    PROPERTY TAXES 36,775 36,775   0
    FOREIGN TAX - INVESTMENT 16,520 16,520   0