George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts
The George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts (GRFA) is a New Orleans, Louisiana–based private foundation that advocates for arts education and supports programs intended to bring creativity and the arts into students’ learning. Its work includes student art and songwriting scholarships, art-supply kits for Louisiana schools, and support for arts-integrated education.
George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts at a glance
In short: George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts gave $20K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state Louisiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,250
- -19.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,558
- -19.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $533,612
- -5.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (26% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Its 2023 filing says contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations. The website separately provides information about entering its student scholarship contest and applying to George’s Art Closet.
- Contact
Mailing address: 747 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 324-9614
Website: https://www.georgerodriguefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bowdoin College ($3K). Together the top 7 received $13K.
Organizations only. It also paid 6 individual scholarships ($7,750), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
167 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 167 grants of 167 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in New Orleans. Its website states that it works to ensure Louisiana students have access to the arts, and its Art Closet program serves schools across Louisiana. In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Louisiana (26%), an individual recipient (20%), Tennessee (15%), Maine (15%), and Illinois (15%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts gives
- Giving fell 39% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF 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 $20K (2024) to $98K (2020). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 6 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $7,750 |
| Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME | Scholarship Noa Nasoff Student Id 918389 | $3,000 |
| School of the Art Institue of Chicago Chicago, IL | Scholarship Sherry Yang Student Id: 2453347 | $3,000 |
| Lipscomb University Nashville, TN | Scholarship Caroline Tebbs Student Id: L30136790 | $2,000 |
| University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA | Scholarship James Xu | $2,000 |
| Belmont University Nashville, TN | Scholarship Vada Powell Student Id: B00702025 | $1,000 |
| Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, LA | Scholarship Jacelyn Keller Student ID:XXX-XX-XXXX | $1,000 |
| Christian Jackson New Orleans, LA | Junior Scholarships | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $533,612 | $331,194 | $386,723 | $20,250 | 13 | $272,796 |
| 2023 | $565,282 | $265,971 | $399,940 | $25,000 | 13 | $284,017 |
| 2022 | $677,175 | $160,937 | $406,006 | $36,927 | 15 | $295,441 |
| 2021 | $615,931 | $341,099 | $390,661 | $33,250 | 27 | $270,987 |
| 2020 | $666,928 | $317,151 | $423,452 | $98,250 | 99 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
GRFA’s stated mission is to advocate for the importance of the arts in young people’s development, encourage art within all curricula, and support arts-education programs. Its website describes arts integration as connecting subjects through the arts and says it seeks to ensure Louisiana students have access to arts education.
The foundation’s programs include an annual visual-art and songwriting contest awarding scholarships to high school juniors and seniors, and George’s Art Closet, which provides customized art-supply kits to Louisiana schools whose funding does not cover those supplies. The website says Art Closet awards two $1,000 kits each month to selected elementary, middle, and high schools. GRFA also supports Louisiana A+ Schools, a whole-school education model focused on arts integration.
The foundation’s 2024 grants included scholarships paid to educational institutions. Among the grantees, Rhode Island School of Design describes its mission as educating students and the public in the creation and appreciation of art and design. Bowdoin College describes a liberal-arts education that develops students’ creative faculties, while Lipscomb University describes itself as a Christ-centered community preparing learners for purposeful lives. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not GRFA’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, GRFA reported 13 grants totaling $20,250. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $4,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest reported awards included $4,000 to Rhode Island School of Design, $3,000 each to Bowdoin College and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and $2,000 each to Lipscomb University and the University of Virginia. The filing also lists awards for junior scholarships.
The foundation’s website describes its contest as a scholarship competition for Louisiana high school juniors and seniors. Its 2026 contest cycle is past. Separately, the foundation’s 2023 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jacques Rodrigue as president, Andre Rodrigue as treasurer, and Mallory Rodrigue as a member.
George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts is led by Jacques Rodrigue, President & Executive Di on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jacques Rodrigue
President & Executive Di
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andre Rodrigue
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mallory Rodrigue
Member
On filings since 2020
10 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 George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts
How much does George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts give each year?
George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts gave $20K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $25K across 13 grants.
What is George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts's typical grant size?
George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,558, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts give grants?
George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts's top state is Louisiana, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Rhode Island (20%) and Tennessee (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (2 grants).
Does George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Junior Scholarships" (5 grants).
Who are George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts's largest grantees?
George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts's largest 2024 grantees include Bowdoin College ($3,000), School of the Art Institue of Chicago ($3,000) and Lipscomb University ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 6 individual scholarships ($7,750), which are not listed by name. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts?
George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts reported $534K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $331K.
What does George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts fund?
GRFA’s stated mission is to advocate for the importance of the arts in young people’s development, encourage art within all curricula, and support arts-education programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts's EIN?
George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3623732. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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