B R & R Foundation
B R & R Foundation is a private foundation based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Its 2024 filing reports 33 grants totaling $216,500 to charitable organizations.
B R & R Foundation at a glance
In short: B R & R Foundation gave $217K across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Louisiana. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $216,500
- -33.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- -5.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,561
- -29.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $7,657,510
- +4.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 33, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to B R & R Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 648 Albert Hart, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Phone: (225) 923-0988
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who B R & R Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Our Lady of Prompt Succor ($20K). Together the top 10 received $103K.
Grant Size Distribution
178 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 178 grants of 178 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Louisiana and 1% to recipients in New Mexico.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is B R & R Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 33 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 71% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $210K (2020) to $325K (2023). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $217K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Prompt Succor White Castle, LA | Charitable Support | $20,000 |
| Louisiana State University Foundation Baton Rouge, LA | Charitable Support | $18,000 |
| Volunteers of America Baton Rouge, LA | Charitable Support | $10,000 |
| Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge - Retired Clergy Fund Baton Rouge, LA | Charitable Support | $8,000 |
| Manship Theater Baton Rouge, LA | Charitable Support | $8,000 |
| Missionaries of Charity Baton Rouge, LA | Charitable Support | $8,000 |
| St Vincent De Paul Baton Rouge, LA | Charitable Support | $8,000 |
| American Red Cross Baton Rouge, LA | Charitable Support | $7,500 |
| Bayou Community Foundation Houma, LA | Charitable Support | $7,500 |
| Hospice Foundation of Greater Baton Rouge Baton Rouge, LA | Charitable Support | $7,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,657,510 | $716,804 | $410,463 | $216,500 | 33 | $273,361 | $582,846 | $385,509 |
| 2023 | $7,351,169 | $440,875 | $602,312 | $325,000 | 35 | $484,478 | $322,838 | $373,302 |
| 2022 | $7,512,606 | $459,675 | $429,467 | $266,500 | 36 | $289,822 | $347,721 | $328,487 |
| 2021 | $4,915,109 | $1,039,830 | $315,337 | $226,918 | 36 | $231,021 | $810,356 | $266,219 |
| 2020 | $4,190,616 | $215,738 | $317,665 | $210,000 | 38 | — | $148,809 | $255,372 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, B R & R Foundation reported a distributable amount of $386K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not state a mission in the available information. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied charitable activities. For example, Bayou Community Foundation says it strengthens communities in Lafourche and Terrebonne parishes and Grand Isle through philanthropic leadership. The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge says it fosters the capital region’s creative capacity through advocacy, resources, and education. Capital Area Agency on Aging says it advocates for and provides services to enhance older adults’ quality of life. Other 2024 recipients include organizations whose stated missions involve housing for disabled people, assistance to people in poverty, cancer research and awareness, eye tissue services, and scouting.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 33 grants totaling $216,500. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $20,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest grants included $20,000 to Our Lady of Prompt Succor, $18,000 to Louisiana State University Foundation, and $10,000 each to Volunteers of America and several other recipients. The filing describes the grants’ purpose as charitable support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Randall J Roberts is listed as president on the 2024 filing.
B R & R Foundation is led by Randall J. Roberts, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Randall J. Roberts
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 B R & R Foundation
How much does B R & R Foundation give each year?
B R & R Foundation gave $217K across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $325K across 35 grants.
What is B R & R Foundation's typical grant size?
B R & R Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,561, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does B R & R Foundation give grants?
B R & R Foundation gives mostly in Louisiana: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Baton Rouge, LA (28 grants).
Does B R & R Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 6% of B R & R Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 33) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Support" (31 grants).
Who are B R & R Foundation's largest grantees?
B R & R Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Our Lady of Prompt Succor ($20,000), Louisiana State University Foundation ($18,000) and Volunteers of America ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is B R & R Foundation?
B R & R Foundation reported $7.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $273K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $386K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does B R & R Foundation fund?
The foundation does not state a mission in the available information. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied charitable activities. For example, Bayou Community Foundation says it strengthens communities in Lafourche and Terrebonne parishes and Grand Isle through philanthropic leadership. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from B R & R Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is B R & R Foundation's EIN?
B R & R Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-1340978. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does B R & R Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). B R & R Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/b-r-and-r-foundation-morg_a2e7ca65dd13430aba537aea9a7b2bbb
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