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Feeding Louisiana

Public charity · Grantmaker Baton Rouge, LA EIN: 27-0667900 Website

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.

Key facts about Feeding Louisiana

In short: Feeding Louisiana gave $29.3M across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $5.9M), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
27-0667900
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$29,307,361
Grants made (2025)
5
Average grant
$5,861,472
Median grant
$4,023,189
Total assets
$3,490,184
Primary geography
Louisiana (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$3.5M

-55.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$29.3M

+153.2% YoY

Grant Count

5

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$5.9M

+153.2% YoY

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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.

States

Cities

AlexandriaBaton RougeMonroeNew OrleansShreveport

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10M$20M$30M0 grants2021 0 grants2022 0 grants2023 5 grants2024 5 grants2025

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.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2025

Second Harvest Food Bank: $15.7MSecond Harvest Food Bank$15.7MGreater Baton Rouge Food Bank: $5.2MGreater Baton Rouge Food Bank$5.2MFood Bank of Nothwest La Food Bank of Northwest LA: $4.0MFood Bank of Nothwest La FoodBank of Northwest LA$4.0MFood Bank of Central LA: $3.3MFood Bank of Central LA$3.3MFood Bank of Northeast LA: $1.1MFood Bank of Northeast LA$1.1M

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

<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M7$1–5M3$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 7 grants of 10 (70%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Second Harvest Food Bank New Orleans, LAFood Bank Assistance$15,739,803
Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank Baton Rouge, LAFood Bank Assistance$5,210,475
Food Bank of Nothwest La Food Bank of Northwest LA Shreveport, LAFood Bank Assistance$4,023,189
Food Bank of Central LA Alexandria, LAFood Bank Assistance$3,256,203
Food Bank of Northeast LA Monroe, LAFood Bank Assistance$1,077,691

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$10M$20M$30M$40M2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$3,490,184$7,785,103$2,404,515
Revenue$30,455,060$13,141,814$5,229,499
Expenses$30,819,559$13,229,491$5,103,632
Net Investment Income$37,129$12,648—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 6, 2024)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 12, 2025)
  3. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

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.

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