Brec Foundation
The mission of Brec Foundation is to raise funds for parks and recreation to benefit the health, welfare, and culture for all citizens and visitors of east baton rouge parish. We act as good stewards of funds entrusted to us by our donors and abide by their wishes and directives. We facilitate and support innovation, sound corporate governance, and the development of meaningful partnerships to further our mission and provide opportunities to our members.
Brec Foundation at a glance
In short: Brec Foundation gave $246K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $246K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $245,660
- +114.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $245,660
- +114.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $245,660
- Total assets
- $1,042,914
- -12.0% 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 Brec Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Brec ($246K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Brec Foundation gives
- Giving grew 226% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2020) to $285K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $246K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brec Baton Rouge, LA | Physical Improvements | $245,660 |
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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 | $1,042,914 | $363,185 | $386,078 | $245,660 | 1 | $35,568 |
| 2023 | $1,184,467 | $583,799 | $367,961 | $114,294 | 1 | $28,487 |
| 2022 | $959,579 | $444,362 | $527,089 | $285,477 | 1 | $6,441 |
| 2021 | $1,061,214 | $347,434 | $295,321 | $75,243 | 1 | $22,982 |
| 2020 | $1,026,032 | $208,128 | $234,675 | $30,643 | 1 | $8,730 |
About Brec Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Brec Foundation is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Baton Rouge, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $246K. Net investment income was $36K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Brec Foundation is led by Carl H. Stages, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 24 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carl H. Stages
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$131K (2020) → $178K (2024)
Zach Corbin
President
Chair of Special Projects → President-Elect, 2023
President-Elect → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James A. Gilmore Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Dutch Dutschke
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Andry
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Graves Romero
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John N. Grinton
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maxine Cormier
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shane Morrison
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bobby Varnau
Treasurer & Director
Secretary → Director, 2022
Director → Treasurer & Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Byron Washington
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ellen McKnight
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josh Smith
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marybeth Wilkerson
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rossie Washinton Jr.
Director
Commission Liaison → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Allen
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacob Roland
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Crifasi
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Landon Hester
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marcia Blanchard
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monica Vela-Vick
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roy L. Heidelberg
Immediate Past President
President-Elect → President, 2023
President → Immediate Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Will Chadwick
Secretary
Director → Chair of Special Projects, 2021
Chair of Special Projects → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam Parker
At Large
Director → At Large, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (27)
- Former: Bryan Camerlinck (2020–2023) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Jacob Waguespack (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Anita Byrne (2021–2023) — Chair of Public Relations
- Former: Hitesh Chheda (2021–2023) — Chair of Philanthropy
- Former: Greg Beyer (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Cynthia Wilkinson (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Dustin Puryear (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Mary-Patricia Wray (2020–2022) — Chair of Public Relations
- Former: Chris Adams (2021–2022) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Jason Davis (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Katie Thornton (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Ellen Fargason Mathis (2022) — Director
- Former: Tyler Gamble (2022) — Director
- Former: Glenn Ledet Jr. (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Sara Dantin (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Al Moreau (2021) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Chris Ferrari (2021) — Director
- Former: Natalie Steuer (2021) — Director
- Former: Alvin C. Moreau III (2020) — President
- Former: Brandon Landry (2020) — Director
- Former: Christopher D. Adams (2020) — President-Elect
- Former: Christopher J. Ferrari (2020) — Chair of Special Projects
- Former: Hitesh Chedda (2020) — Chair of Philanthropy
- Former: Melvin Hardnett (2020) — Director
- Former: Namisha D. Patel (2020) — Director
- Former: Robert Varnau (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Scott Gaudin (2020) — Immediate Past President
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 $178K, to Carl Stages (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Brec Foundation
How much does Brec Foundation give each year?
Brec Foundation gave $246K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $114K across 1 grant.
How large is Brec Foundation?
Brec Foundation reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $363K.
What is Brec Foundation?
Brec Foundation is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Baton Rouge, LA. It holds $1.0M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Brec Foundation operate?
Brec Foundation has awarded grants in Louisiana.
What is Brec Foundation's EIN?
Brec Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0526294. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 4, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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