EMY Lou Biedenharn Foundation
EMY Lou Biedenharn Foundation is a private foundation, based in Monroe, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $280. Net investment income was $14.
EMY Lou Biedenharn Foundation at a glance
In short: EMY Lou Biedenharn Foundation gave $280 across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $140), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $280
- -95.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $140
- -97.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $140
- Total assets
- $4,847,182
- +9.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (64% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who EMY Lou Biedenharn Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kedm Public Radio ($180). Together the top 2 received $280.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $280 (2024) to $6K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $280.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kedm Public Radio Monroe, LA | Charitable | $180 |
| American Camellia Society Ft Valley, GA | Charitable | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,847,182 | $1,760,737 | $1,363,511 | $280 | 2 | $1,075,391 | $14 |
| 2023 | $4,421,323 | $977,619 | $1,184,595 | $6,000 | 1 | $910,722 | $25 |
| 2022 | $4,609,933 | $955,240 | $1,114,917 | — | — | $849,310 | $564 |
| 2021 | $4,769,278 | $963,364 | $1,021,968 | — | — | $777,607 | $36 |
| 2020 | $4,837,578 | $874,359 | $1,001,953 | — | — | — | $571 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
EMY Lou Biedenharn Foundation is led by Ralph Calhoun, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ralph Calhoun
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$82K (2020) → $104K (2024)
Malcolm B. Oakley
President, Treasurer & Director
Director → President, Treasurer & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
F. Murray Biedenharn
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Henry Biedenharn III
Director
President, Treasurer & Director → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Malcolm S. Sager
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bernard A. Sager
Director
Secretary & Director → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Keith Biedenharn
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Robert L. Curry III (2020–2022) — Secretary & Director
- Former: Christine B. Hilliard (2020) — Assistant Treasurer & 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 $104K, to Ralph Calhoun (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about EMY Lou Biedenharn Foundation
How much does EMY Lou Biedenharn Foundation give each year?
EMY Lou Biedenharn Foundation gave $280 across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6K across 1 grant.
How large is EMY Lou Biedenharn Foundation?
EMY Lou Biedenharn Foundation reported $4.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
Where does EMY Lou Biedenharn Foundation operate?
EMY Lou Biedenharn Foundation has awarded grants in Georgia, Louisiana.
What is EMY Lou Biedenharn Foundation's EIN?
EMY Lou Biedenharn Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-6040895. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF 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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