b1 Foundation
To enhance educational opportunities and promote the growth of the communities we serve through economic development.
b1 Foundation at a glance
In short: b1 Foundation gave $16K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $16,000
- +17.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- Average grant
- $5,333
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $243,979
- +75.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (69% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who b1 Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Greater Baton Rouge Industry Alliance Inc (THE ALLIANCE) ($6K). Together the top 3 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How b1 Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2023) to $25K (2022). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $16K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Baton Rouge Industry Alliance Inc (THE ALLIANCE) Baton Rouge, LA | Charitable assistance | $6,000 |
| Louisiana Association of Public Charter (LAPCS) Metairie, LA | Charitable assistance | $5,000 |
| Bread of Life Houston, TX | Charitable assistance | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $243,979 | $216,709 | $111,746 | $16,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | $139,016 | $105,693 | $61,753 | $13,600 | Total only |
| 2022 | $95,076 | $152,620 | $82,820 | $25,000 | 2 |
| 2021 | $25,276 | $222,765 | $216,620 | $15,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | $8,951 | $109,551 | $100,600 | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About b1 Foundation
Based on IRS filings
b1 Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Baton Rouge, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $244K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $16K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
b1 Foundation is led by Heather Roemer, Director & President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Heather Roemer
Director & President
Director & President → President, 2021
President → Director & President, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Yarborough
Chairman of the Board
Chairman → Chairman of the Board, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David R. Melville III
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Terito
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sue Anne Kleinpeter Cox
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Sueanne Kleinpeter Cox (2020) — Secretary
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 b1 Foundation
How much does b1 Foundation give each year?
b1 Foundation gave $16K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $14K in grants paid.
What is b1 Foundation's typical grant size?
b1 Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,333, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does b1 Foundation give grants?
b1 Foundation gives mostly in Louisiana: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (31%).
Does b1 Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on b1 Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable assistance" (3 grants).
How large is b1 Foundation?
b1 Foundation reported $244K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $217K.
What is b1 Foundation?
b1 Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Baton Rouge, LA. It holds $244K in total assets as of 2024.
What is b1 Foundation's EIN?
b1 Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4964205. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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