Arthur and Joyce Trowbridge Foundation
The Arthur and Joyce Trowbridge Foundation is a private foundation based in Shreveport, Louisiana. In its 2025 filing, it reported giving $283,000 through 10 grants, all to recipients in Louisiana.
Arthur and Joyce Trowbridge Foundation at a glance
In short: Arthur and Joyce Trowbridge Foundation gave $283K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $28K), mostly in Louisiana. 80% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $283,000
- +177.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $28,300
- +66.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $6,709,390
- +387.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 80% first-time grantees (8 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Arthur and Joyce Trowbridge Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It has no particular application form. Applicants should submit a grant proposal signed by an authorized official that states the requested amount and purpose, describes the project and its projected cost, and includes a copy of the applicant’s federal determination letter. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Susan Ferrell
Mailing address: P O Box 5217, Shreveport, LA 71135
Phone: (318) 470-5129
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Arthur and Joyce Trowbridge Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Volunteers of America ($50K). Together the top 10 received $283K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 45 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Louisiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Arthur and Joyce Trowbridge Foundation open to new grantees?
80%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 10 grantees (80%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $27K; repeat grants $35K. How we count
Medians: $30K first-time, $35K repeat.
- 20% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 34203% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 128% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $825 (2022) to $283K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $283K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Volunteers of America Shreveport, LA | Faith based organization providing support to individuals in need | $50,000 |
| Christus Foundation Shreveport, LA | To provide health care for the community | $50,000 |
| Community Renewal International Shreveport, LA | Social Services | $40,000 |
| Food Bank of North Louisiana Monroe, LA | Provide food for individuals in need | $40,000 |
| Catholic Charities of North Louisia Shreveport, LA | Religious | $30,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Shreveport, LA | Supports families with children with medical needs | $30,000 |
| Gingerbread House Shreveport, LA | Provides resources for abused children and their families | $30,000 |
| Heart of Hope Keithville, LA | Provides assistance for young women who are pregnant | $10,000 |
| CE Byrd High School Girls Socccer Shreveport, LA | Support youth Athletics | $2,000 |
| CE Byrd High School Alumni Shreveport, LA | Educational | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,709,390 | $5,657,239 | $323,438 | $283,000 | 10 | $285,036 | $755,086 | $222,090 |
| 2024 | $1,375,589 | $166,298 | $107,867 | $102,000 | 6 | $106,470 | $164,701 | $67,694 |
| 2023 | $1,317,158 | $1,237,157 | $3,599 | $2,400 | 4 | $2,637 | $7,049 | $21,769 |
| 2022 | $83,600 | $2,640 | $1,854 | $825 | 11 | $1,046 | $1,765 | $4,165 |
| 2021 | $82,814 | $2,396 | $7,497 | $6,685 | 14 | $6,860 | $1,786 | $3,414 |
| 2020 | $87,915 | $2,652 | $1,922 | $985 | 6 | — | $1,950 | $2,814 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arthur and Joyce Trowbridge Foundation reported a distributable amount of $222K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants supported organizations working in areas including social services, food assistance, health care, religious services, support for families with children with medical needs, services for abused children and their families, assistance for pregnant young women, youth athletics, and education.
The grantee Ronald McDonald House describes its mission as being “the best home away from home and source of comfort and care for seriously ill children and their families.”
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $283,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median of $30,000. Its largest grants included $50,000 each to Volunteers of America and Christus Foundation; $40,000 each to Community Renewal International and Food Bank of North Louisiana; and $30,000 each to Catholic Charities of North Louisia, Ronald McDonald House, and Gingerbread House.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Susan Ferrell as Secretary/Treasurer and Nancy Emery, Frank Ferrell, and William Emery Jr as board members.
Arthur and Joyce Trowbridge Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nancy Emery
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$3K (2025)
Susan Ferrell
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$3K (2025)
Frank Ferrell
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
$3K (2025)
William Emery Jr.
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
$3K (2025)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Carolyn Fleming (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Arthur H. Trowbridge (2020–2022) — President
- Former: J. William Fleming (2020–2022) — Assistant Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $3K, to Susan Ferrell (Secretary/Treas). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Arthur and Joyce Trowbridge Foundation
How much does Arthur and Joyce Trowbridge Foundation give each year?
Arthur and Joyce Trowbridge Foundation gave $283K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $102K across 6 grants.
What is Arthur and Joyce Trowbridge Foundation's typical grant size?
Arthur and Joyce Trowbridge Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $30,000, and its average grant was $28,300, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Arthur and Joyce Trowbridge Foundation that year got $27K on average.
Where does Arthur and Joyce Trowbridge Foundation give grants?
Arthur and Joyce Trowbridge Foundation gives mostly in Louisiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Shreveport, LA (8 grants).
Does Arthur and Joyce Trowbridge Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Arthur and Joyce Trowbridge Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Arthur and Joyce Trowbridge Foundation's largest grantees?
Arthur and Joyce Trowbridge Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Volunteers of America ($50,000), Christus Foundation ($50,000) and Community Renewal International ($40,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Arthur and Joyce Trowbridge Foundation?
Arthur and Joyce Trowbridge Foundation reported $6.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $285K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $222K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Arthur and Joyce Trowbridge Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Arthur and Joyce Trowbridge Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Arthur and Joyce Trowbridge Foundation's EIN?
Arthur and Joyce Trowbridge Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-1439013. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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