Feeding Louisiana
The mission of the association shall be to promote communication and interaction among members and to provide education and training programs on issues of hunger and food banking.
Feeding Louisiana at a glance
In short: Feeding Louisiana gave $29.3M across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $5.9M), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $29,307,361
- +153.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,861,472
- +153.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,023,189
- Total assets
- $3,490,184
- -55.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Feeding Louisiana funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Second Harvest Food Bank ($15.7M). Together the top 5 received $29.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 7 grants of 10 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11.6M (2024) to $29.3M (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $29.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Second Harvest Food Bank New Orleans, LA | Food Bank Assistance | $15,739,803 |
| Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank Baton Rouge, LA | Food Bank Assistance | $5,210,475 |
| Food Bank of Nothwest La Food Bank of Northwest LA Shreveport, LA | Food Bank Assistance | $4,023,189 |
| Food Bank of Central LA Alexandria, LA | Food Bank Assistance | $3,256,203 |
| Food Bank of Northeast LA Monroe, LA | Food Bank Assistance | $1,077,691 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,490,184 | $30,455,060 | $30,819,559 | $29,307,361 | 5 | $37,129 |
| 2024 | $7,785,103 | $13,141,814 | $13,229,491 | $11,575,737 | 5 | $12,648 |
| 2023 | $2,404,515 | $5,229,499 | $5,103,632 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $1,960,861 | $1,711,943 | $1,378,388 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $1,516,424 | $2,077,273 | $1,576,613 | — | — | — |
About Feeding Louisiana
Based on IRS filings
Feeding Louisiana is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Baton Rouge, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $29.3M. Net investment income was $37K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Feeding Louisiana is led by Jean Troth, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jean Troth
President
Secretary → Vice President & Treasurer, 2023
Vice President & Treasurer → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jayne Wright-Velez
Board Member
Vice President & Treasurer → President, 2023
President → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martha Marak
Secretary
President → Director, 2023
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Manning
Treasurer
Director → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Natalie Jayroe
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Feeding Louisiana
How much does Feeding Louisiana give each year?
Feeding Louisiana gave $29.3M across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $11.6M across 5 grants.
What is Feeding Louisiana's typical grant size?
Feeding Louisiana's median grant in 2025 was $4,023,189, and its average grant was $5,861,472, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Feeding Louisiana give grants?
Feeding Louisiana gives mostly in Louisiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Feeding Louisiana give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Feeding Louisiana's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Food Bank Assistance" (5 grants).
Who are Feeding Louisiana's largest grantees?
Feeding Louisiana's largest 2025 grantees include Second Harvest Food Bank ($15,739,803), Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank ($5,210,475) and Food Bank of Nothwest La Food Bank of Northwest LA ($4,023,189), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Feeding Louisiana?
Feeding Louisiana reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $30.5M.
What is Feeding Louisiana?
Feeding Louisiana is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Baton Rouge, LA. It holds $3.5M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Feeding Louisiana's EIN?
Feeding Louisiana's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0667900. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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