Baton Rouge Epicurean Society
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Baton Rouge Epicurean Society at a glance
In short: Baton Rouge Epicurean Society gave $108K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $108,000
- -13.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,600
- +3.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $149,588
- +146.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Baton Rouge Epicurean Society funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank ($45K). Together the top 5 received $108K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 17 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $108K (2024) to $213K (2022). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $108K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank Baton Rouge, LA | — | $45,000 |
| Olol Foundation Baton Rouge, LA | — | $20,000 |
| ProStart Baton Rouge, LA | Education Scholarships | $20,000 |
| Breada Baton Rouge, LA | — | $13,000 |
| CASA Foundation Baton Rouge, LA | — | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $149,588 | $184,278 | $175,838 | $108,000 | 5 | $408 |
| 2023 | $60,805 | $155,353 | $156,715 | $125,000 | 6 | $423 |
| 2022 | $57,567 | $236,403 | $252,220 | $212,625 | 6 | $284 |
| 2021 | $75,912 | $71,059 | $91,118 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $88,042 | $88,544 | $54,782 | — | — | — |
About Baton Rouge Epicurean Society
Based on IRS filings
Baton Rouge Epicurean Society is a public charity focused on Education, based in Baton Rouge, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $150K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $108K. Net investment income was $408.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Baton Rouge Epicurean Society is led by Meghann Young, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 25 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Meghann Young
Executive Director
Director → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$45K (2024)
Yvette Bonanno
President
Director → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Billy Berger
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bruce Attinger
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James Urdiales
Director
President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeremy Langlois
Director
President → Past President, 2023
Past President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jim Albert
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kelly Firesheets
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mickey Freiberg
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brad Watts
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Joshua Hebert
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Kris Kostelecky
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Scott Higgins
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Angela Lowther
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Eric Sibley
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Kim Dodd Boasso
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Patrick Foy
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Will Traylor
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Chip Chesteen
Executive Committee
Director → Executive Committee, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gino Marino
Executive Committee
Director → Executive Committee, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeff Meyers
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Wolff
Executive Committee
Director → Executive Committee, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stephen Hightower
Past President
President Elect → President, 2023
President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lauren Attaway
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Pam Connors
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Bryan Dykes (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Don Bergeron (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Carson Attaway (2022) — Director
- Former: Bryan Calvert (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Lisa Boudreaux (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Angela Lowther-Walker (2020) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $45K, to Meghann Young (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about Baton Rouge Epicurean Society
How much does Baton Rouge Epicurean Society give each year?
Baton Rouge Epicurean Society gave $108K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $125K across 6 grants.
What is Baton Rouge Epicurean Society's typical grant size?
Baton Rouge Epicurean Society's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $21,600, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Baton Rouge Epicurean Society give grants?
Baton Rouge Epicurean Society gives mostly in Louisiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Baton Rouge, LA (5 grants).
Who are Baton Rouge Epicurean Society's largest grantees?
Baton Rouge Epicurean Society's largest 2024 grantees include Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank ($45,000), Olol Foundation ($20,000) and ProStart ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Baton Rouge Epicurean Society?
Baton Rouge Epicurean Society reported $150K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $184K.
What is Baton Rouge Epicurean Society?
Baton Rouge Epicurean Society is a public charity focused on Education, based in Baton Rouge, LA. It holds $150K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Baton Rouge Epicurean Society's EIN?
Baton Rouge Epicurean Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-1030562. 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
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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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