Baton Rouge Bar Associationinc
Primary exempt purpose is to encourage and promote continuing legal education for its members, advance the rule of law, and uphold the honor of the courts and the legal profession.
Baton Rouge Bar Associationinc at a glance
- Total assets
- $418,291
- -19.7% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $679,576
- -9.8% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $166
- +245.8% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $749,846
- +4.1% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Baton Rouge Bar Associationinc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2021) to $30K (2020). In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Hammond, LA | To Provide Legal Services for Low Income Families. | $13,000 |
| Louis a Martinet Foundation Baton Rouge, LA | To Provide Legal Services for Low Income Families. | $13,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $418,291 | $679,576 | $749,846 | — | — | $166 |
| 2024 | $521,133 | $753,825 | $720,503 | — | — | $48 |
| 2023 | $484,925 | $629,940 | $603,301 | — | — | $41 |
| 2022 | $485,163 | $836,437 | $666,858 | $26,000 | 2 | $32 |
| 2021 | $367,371 | $401,994 | $478,536 | $20,000 | 2 | $62 |
| 2020 | $385,265 | $463,737 | $492,040 | $30,000 | 2 | $147 |
About Baton Rouge Bar Associationinc
Based on IRS filings
Baton Rouge Bar Associationinc is a public charity, based in Baton Rouge, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $418K in total assets. Net investment income was $166.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Baton Rouge Bar Associationinc is led by Loren Shanklin Fleshman, President El since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 12 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Loren Shanklin Fleshman
President El
Director at Large → Treasurer, 2024
Treasurer → President El, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Monica Vela Vick
President
President El → President, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelley R. Dick Jr.
Director at
Director → Director at Large, 2023
Director at Large → Director at, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kellye Rosenzweig Grinton
Director at
Executive Officio → Director at, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcus J. Plaisance
Director at
Director → Director at Large, 2023
Director at Large → Director at, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lori Elaine Palmintier
Director at
Director at Large → Director at, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher D. Shows
Director at
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Landon T. Hester
Executive Di
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$75K (2025)
Melanie Newkome Jones
Past President
Treasurer → President Elect, 2022
President Elect → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hayden Amelia Moore
Tresurer
Director at Large → Secretary, 2024
Secretary → Tresurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vincent V. Tuminello
Secretary
Director at Large → Director at, 2024
Director at → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
K. Luke Williamson
Past President
President → Past President, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (25)
- Former: Valerie A. Black (2024) — Director at
- Former: Ann Gregorie (2020–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Jordan Faircloth (2020–2023) — Director at Large
- Former: Luke Williamson (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Monica Vela-Vick (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Abboud Thomas (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Adrian Nadeau (2021–2023) — Executive Officio
- Former: April Williams (2021–2023) — Executive Officio
- Former: Debra Parker (2021–2023) — Executive Officio
- Former: John Fenner (2021–2023) — Executive Officio
- Former: Madison Dewitt (2021–2023) — Executive Officio
- Former: Michelle Sorrells (2021–2023) — Executive Officio
- Former: Nicole Templet (2021–2023) — Executive Officio
- Former: Philip House (2021–2023) — Executive Officio
- Former: Robin Krumholt (2021–2023) — Executive Officio
- Former: Ryan Richmond (2021–2023) — Executive Officio
- Former: Amy Poindexter (2023) — Executive Officio
- Former: Kelsey C. Luckett (2023) — Executive Officio
- Former: Christopher K. Jones (2020–2022) — Past President
- Former: Shelton Dennis Blunt (2020–2021) — Past President
- Former: Chelsea Caswell (2021) — Executive Officio
- Former: Amy Lambert (2020) — Past President
- Former: David Aboud Thomas (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Hadyen Moore (2020) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Moisant (2020) — Director
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 $75K, to Landon T Hester (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Baton Rouge Bar Associationinc
How large is Baton Rouge Bar Associationinc?
Baton Rouge Bar Associationinc reported $418K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $680K.
Where does Baton Rouge Bar Associationinc operate?
Baton Rouge Bar Associationinc has awarded grants in Louisiana.
What is Baton Rouge Bar Associationinc's EIN?
Baton Rouge Bar Associationinc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-0817970. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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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