Bayou Research Institute is a private foundation focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in BATON ROUGE, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $216K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 17 grants totaling $23K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$216K
-10.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$23K
-19.5% YoY
Grant Count
17
-10.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1K
-10.0% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bayou Research Institute reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Bayou Research Institute
Based on IRS filings
Bayou Research Institute is a private foundation focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in BATON ROUGE, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $216K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 17 grants totaling $23K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $216,039 | $240,184 | $270,264 |
| Revenue | — | — | $15,000 |
| Expenses | $24,145 | $30,080 | $28,270 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $23,300 | $28,950 | $27,150 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $11,221 | $12,458 | $13,658 |
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
93 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Llbc Foundation ($3,000), Louisiana Junteenth ($2,500), Baton Rouge Area Foundation ($2,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FOUNDATION FOR A BETTER LOUISIANA BATON ROUGE, LA | TO RAISE CITIZEN AWARENESS OF ISSUES | $1,700 |
| LLBC FOUNDATION BATON ROUGE, LA | TO ASSIST ECONOMICALLY AND CULTURALL | $3,000 |
| LOUISIANA APPLESEED NEW ORLEANS, LA | TO SOLVE THE STATE'S TOUGHEST PROBLE | $1,500 |
| LOUISIANA JUNTEENTH FERRIDAY, LA | TO PROMOTE AND CELEBRATE BLACK CULTU | $2,500 |
| OLD STATE CAPITOL FOUNDATION BATON ROUGE, LA | TO RESTORE AND PRESERVE THE OLD STAT | $1,250 |
| 232-HELP LAFAYETTE, LA | FOOD BANKS, SHELTER, HEALTH SERVICES | $700 |
| THE LINKS FOUNDATION BATON ROUGE, LA | FOSTER EDUCATION, DEVELOPMENT & HEAL | $1,500 |
| NATIONAL CIVIL JUSTICE INSTITUTE WASHINGTON, DC | ENSURE ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR EVERYON | $2,000 |
| GAUTHIER FAMILY FOUNDATION METARIE, LA | PRESERVE HISTORY & CULTURE OF NEW OR | $100 |
| DELTA SIGMA THETA FOUNDATION FRANKLIN, LA | PROMOTE LEADERSHIP, ADVOCACY & EMPOW | $500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS A GENNUSA II | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| DREW RANIER | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| CONSTANCE A KOURY | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bayou Research Institute?
Bayou Research Institute is a private foundation focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in BATON ROUGE, LA. It holds $216K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Bayou Research Institute?
As of 2024, Bayou Research Institute holds $216K in total assets. It awarded 17 grants totaling $23K in 2024.
Where does Bayou Research Institute operate?
Bayou Research Institute has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New York, Tennessee, Texas.
What size grants does Bayou Research Institute award?
In 2024, Bayou Research Institute awarded 17 grants totaling $23K — an average of about $1K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Bayou Research Institute required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Bayou Research Institute reported a distributable amount of $11K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Bayou Research Institute's EIN?
Bayou Research Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-1434742. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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