Ark La TEX Ambassadors Inc
The ark-la-tex ambassadors, inc. Promotes the cultural activities in the shreveport-bossier city area.
Ark La TEX Ambassadors Inc at a glance
In short: Ark La TEX Ambassadors Inc gave $73K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $73K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $72,616
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- Average grant
- $72,616
- Median grant
- $72,616
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Ark La TEX Ambassadors Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Community Foundation of North Louisiana ($73K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $73K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of North Louisiana Shreveport, LA | Liquidation Distribution to Support Organization | $72,616 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $10,275 | $118,673 | $72,616 | 1 | $50 |
| 2021 | $776,020 | $373,788 | $256,420 | — | — | $1,353 |
| 2020 | $658,007 | $450,128 | $285,841 | — | — | $4,171 |
About Ark La TEX Ambassadors Inc
Based on IRS filings
Ark La TEX Ambassadors Inc is a public charity, based in Shreveport, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $73K. Net investment income was $50.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ark La TEX Ambassadors Inc is led by Lee Davis, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 9 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Lee Davis
President
Secretary → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Murphy
Member at Large
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Graham Thompson
Member at Large
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Liz Comegys
Member at Large
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peggy Murphy
Member at Large
Past Chairman → Member at Large, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Spencer Lamb
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vickie Meadows
Secretary
Chairman → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martha Ross
Member at Large
New on the 2022 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Valerie Hoogland
Member at Large
New on the 2022 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Alvin Olsan (2020–2021) — Past Chairman
- Former: Christopher Castleman (2020–2021) — Member at Large
- Former: Eric Bicknell (2020–2021) — Member at Large
- Former: Michael Brian Young (2020–2021) — Ex-Officio Member
- Former: Parker Maxwell (2020–2021) — Member at Large
- Former: Susannah Poljak (2020–2021) — Vice Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Ark La TEX Ambassadors Inc
How much does Ark La TEX Ambassadors Inc give each year?
Ark La TEX Ambassadors Inc gave $73K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990.
Where does Ark La TEX Ambassadors Inc operate?
Ark La TEX Ambassadors Inc has awarded grants in Louisiana.
What is Ark La TEX Ambassadors Inc's EIN?
Ark La TEX Ambassadors Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-6011282. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 16, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
Other open foundation grants in Louisiana
Louisiana Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Millard Morris Founder's Scholarship (Community Foundation of Southwest Louisiana) $1,000 per year for Years 1-3 and $2,000 for Year 4 (4-year program) · Due March 15, 2027
- Gwen Higgins English Scholarship (Community Foundation of Southwest Louisiana) $2,000 (one-time) · Due March 15, 2027
- Richard O. and Frances E. Boisture Scholarship (Community Foundation of Southwest Louisiana) $1,000 (one-time) · Due March 15, 2027
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