Baptist Community Ministries (BCM) is a private foundation based in New Orleans, Louisiana, established in 1996. As one of the largest private foundations in Louisiana, BCM operates as a faith-based philanthropic organization committed to improving the physical, mental, and spiritual health of individuals and communities in the Greater New Orleans area. The foundation serves a five-parish region and operates through grantmaking and direct service delivery.
Key facts about Baptist Community Ministries
- EIN
- 72-0423887
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,028,543
- Grants made (2024)
- 266
- Average grant
- $37,701
- Median grant
- $5,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (52 of 198, 2024)
- Total assets
- $369,350,022
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- Transom Grants have a deadline of March 16, 2026. Full details ↓
- Deadline
- Rolling
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Baptist Community Ministries funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Baptist Community Ministries's 266 itemized 2024 grants were Louisiana (97%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Orleans, LA (212 grants), Metairie, LA (14 grants), Covington, LA (6 grants) and Baton Rouge, LA (5 grants). 28% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Core Funding" (14 grants).
Is Baptist Community Ministries open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 52 of 198 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $62K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $35K repeat.
- 59% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$369.4M
+14.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$10.0M
+3.5% YoY
Grant Count
266
+26.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$38K
-17.9% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Baptist Community Ministries reported a distributable amount of $16.7M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: In response to the love of God revealed in Jesus Christ and in keeping with our Baptist heritage, Baptist Community Ministries is committed to improving the physical, mental, and spiritual health of people and communities in the five-parish Greater New Orleans area.
Core Values:
- Faithfulness – Honor God in all that we do
- Compassion – Exhibit unconditional love and acceptance to our community members
- Respect – Demonstrate reverence for the dignity and cultural diversity of each person in our community
- Sustainability – Demand responsible stewardship of our charitable assets
- Transparency – Commit to being an accountable and trustworthy community partner
Primary Funding Areas:
- Health
- Education
- Public Safety
- Community Development
Grantmaking
Review Cycle
of March 16, 2026
Grant Types
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
BCM provides philanthropic services throughout the five-parish Greater New Orleans region and Louisiana. The foundation also funds initiatives in other states including Virginia, Texas, California, and New York, with funding activity noted in cities such as New York, San Francisco, and Chicago.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 266 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets:
- $369,350,022 (as of 2024)
- $322,701,857 (as of September 2023, ledger value)
Annual Activity:
- Total revenues: $17,870,719 (2024)
- Total expenses: $16,600,898 (2024)
- Total giving: $10,028,543 (recent year)
- Annual income: $52.9M (reported)
- Revenue (2023): $13.2M
- Expenses (2023): $17.1M
Staffing: 27 employees
Tax Status:
- 501(c)(3) organization
- Tax-exempt since October 2003
- EIN: 72-0423887
- Ranked 2,521 in the Top 10,000 US Foundations by Assets
- Ranked 26 in the Top Foundations by Assets for the state of Louisiana
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $369,350,022 | $322,701,857 | $306,851,476 |
| Revenue | $17,870,719 | $13,238,047 | $21,743,888 |
| Expenses | $16,600,898 | $17,079,082 | $18,967,081 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $16,670,630 | $20,347,831 | $17,764,063 |
| Net Investment Income | $16,061,908 | $21,083,994 | $41,351,910 |
| Distributable Amount | $16,676,987 | $15,769,685 | $16,649,528 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1,529 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Baptist Community Ministries
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Baptist Community Health Services ($1,000,000), Agenda for Children ($697,500), New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary ($468,846 across 3 grants).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BAPTIST COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES New Orleans, LA | CORE FUNDING | $1,000,000 |
| AGENDA FOR CHILDREN New Orleans, LA | NEW ORLEANS EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION STRATEGIC | $697,500 |
| NEW ORLEANS BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY New Orleans, LA | CORE FUNDING | $400,000 |
| THRIVE NEW ORLEANS New Orleans, LA | CORE FUNDING | $250,000 |
| CROSSROADS NOLA New Orleans, LA | CORE FUNDING | $235,000 |
| POLICY INSTITUTE FOR THE CHILDREN OF LOUISIANA New Orleans, LA | GEAUX FAR LOUISIANA: UNIFIED AND ACCESSIBLE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION STRATEGIC | $180,000 |
| INNOCENCE PROJECT NEW ORLEANS New Orleans, LA | LOUISIANA LAW ENFORCEMENT ACCOUNTABILITY DATABASE | $150,000 |
| NEW ORLEANS BAPTIST MINISTRIES INC New Orleans, LA | CORE FUNDING | $150,000 |
| THE FIRST 72 New Orleans, LA | CORE FUNDING | $150,000 |
| PLAQUEMINES PARISH COMMUNITY CARE CENTERS FOUNDATION INC Belle Chasse, LA | SUICIDE PREVENTION SERVICES IN PLAQUEMINES PARISH | $137,576 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Inman Houston – President/CEO
- Laurie DeCuir – Senior Vice President/CFO
- Rev. Larry Johnson – Vice President of Chaplaincy Services
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phillip Brodt | Vice Chair | 2 | — |
| Kristyn Carver | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Tanya Jones | Trustee | 2 | $721 |
| John Kallenborn | Secretary/Treasurer | 3 | — |
| H Merritt Lane III | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Kelly Longwell | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Dianne McGraw | Chair | 5 | — |
| Ben McLeish | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Jill Nalty | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Chuck Simmons | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Slade Simons | Past Chair | 3 | — |
| Dr Casey Stark | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Guy Williams | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Laurie Decuir | Senior Vice President/CFO | 40 | $322,650 |
| Gina Goetzie | Executive Administrative Assistant | 40 | $76,777 |
| Nathalie Simon | Trustee | 3 | — |
| Inman Houston | President/CEO | 40 | $315,900 |
| Christy Ross | Senior Vice President/ COO | 40 | $267,858 |
| Joe Ricks | Trustee | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
BCM has announced 2025 grant recipients and continues to award grants to local nonprofits. Recent grant announcements indicate the foundation is actively funding organizations driving resilience and equity in New Orleans, with grants of $40,000 distributed to multiple nonprofits in the region.
Baptist Community Ministries Announces 2025 Grant RecipientsSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Baptist Community Ministries fund?
**Mission Statement:** In response to the love of God revealed in Jesus Christ and in keeping with our Baptist heritage, Baptist Community Ministries is committed to improving the physical, mental, and spiritual health of people and communities in the five-parish Greater New Orleans area. **Core Values:** • Faithfulness – Honor God in all that we do • Compassion – Exhibit unconditional love and acceptance to our community members • Respect – Demonstrate reverence for the dignity and cultural di…
How do I apply for a grant from Baptist Community Ministries?
Transom Grants have a deadline of March 16, 2026. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Baptist Community Ministries make grants?
BCM provides philanthropic services throughout the five-parish Greater New Orleans region and Louisiana. The foundation also funds initiatives in other states including Virginia, Texas, California, and New York, with funding activity noted in cities such as New York, San Francisco, and Chicago.
What size grants does Baptist Community Ministries award?
In 2024, Baptist Community Ministries awarded 266 grants totaling $10.0M — an average of about $38K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Baptist Community Ministries required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Baptist Community Ministries reported a distributable amount of $16.7M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Baptist Community Ministries's EIN?
Baptist Community Ministries's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-0423887. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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