BDF Elementary
BDF Elementary's mission is to raise funds to construct a new school facility within the columbia parc at the bayou district community, and partner with a school operator to provide excellent programming in order to provide access to quality education for residents of all incomes, and complete the "cradle to college" education model.
BDF Elementary at a glance
- Total assets
- $102,932
- -99.6% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $200,436
- -85.1% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $-594,284
- Expenses (2024)
- $840,035
- -36.4% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who BDF Elementary funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 1 grant of 1 (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
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $736K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bayou District Foundation New Orleans, LA | To provide support for the operating expenses of bayou district foundation | $735,893 |
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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 | $102,932 | $200,436 | $840,035 | — | — | $-594,284 |
| 2023 | $22,991,718 | $1,342,500 | $1,321,678 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $22,970,896 | $1,342,500 | $1,248,805 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $22,989,334 | $1,342,500 | $1,999,241 | $735,893 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $23,718,752 | $1,342,500 | $1,252,832 | — | — | — |
About BDF Elementary
Based on IRS filings
BDF Elementary is a public charity focused on Education, based in New Orleans, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $103K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
BDF Elementary is led by Gerard W. Barousse Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gerard W. Barousse Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darrah Schaeffer
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael H. Rodrigue
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 BDF Elementary
How large is BDF Elementary?
BDF Elementary reported $103K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $200K.
What is BDF Elementary?
BDF Elementary is a public charity focused on Education, based in New Orleans, LA. It holds $103K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does BDF Elementary operate?
BDF Elementary has awarded grants in Louisiana.
What is BDF Elementary's EIN?
BDF Elementary's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-0939950. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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