Grambling Economic Development Corporation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Grambling, LA EIN: 47-2319699

Grambling Economic Development Corporation is a private foundation based in Grambling, Louisiana. It reported two grants totaling $1,250 in 2023, both to Louisiana organizations.

Key facts about Grambling Economic Development Corporation

In short: Grambling Economic Development Corporation gave $1K across 2 grants in 2023 (avg $625), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
47-2319699
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2023
Annual giving (2023)
$1,250
Grants made (2023)
2
Average grant
$625
Median grant
$625
Total assets
$310,846
Primary geography
Louisiana (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$311K

-27.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$1K

-59.7% YoY

Grant Count

2

-80.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$625

+101.5% YoY

How Grambling Economic Development Corporation gives

  • Giving fell 29% from 2020 to 2023. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.

Grantmaking

In 2023, the foundation gave two grants totaling $1,250. Grants ranged from $250 to $1,000, with a median grant of $625. Lincoln Preparatory School in Grambling received $1,000, and Alpha Omega Youth Organization in Gibsland received $250. Both grants were described as supporting the recipient organization in its mission.

How to Apply

The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

All grant dollars reported for 2023 went to recipients in Louisiana.

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.

Cities

RustonGramblingBaton RougeEatonvilleGibslandKennesawMemphisMonroeSavanahSavannah

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$1K$2K$3K$4K21 grants2020 14 grants2021 10 grants2022 2 grants2023

From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2023) to $4K (2021). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $1K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2023

Lincoln Preparatory School: $1KLincoln Preparatory School$1KAlpha Omega Youth Organization: $250Alpha Omega Youth Organization$250

The largest 2023 recipient was Lincoln Preparatory School ($1K). Together the top 2 received $1K.

Grant Size Distribution

47 grants across all recorded years

47<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 47 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Lincoln Preparatory School Grambling, LATo Support the Organization in Its Mission$1,000
Alpha Omega Youth Organization Gibsland, LATo Support the Organization in Its Mission$250

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2023 $310,846 $282,478 $290,345 $1,250 (2)
2022 $427,903 $447,447 $317,767 $3,102 (10)
2021 $376,512 $280,728 $243,408 $3,525 (14)
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
$0$200K$400K$600K2020 2021 2022 2023
Metric202320222021
Total Assets$310,846$427,903$376,512
Revenue$282,478$447,447$280,728
Expenses$290,345$317,767$243,408
Qualifying Distributions$1,250$3,102$3,525

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 16, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 27, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 19, 2023)
  4. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 25, 2024)
  5. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2023 filing lists Edward R Jones as President, Mary Gipson as Vice President, Linda Butler as Secretary, and Phyill Miller and Eddie Robinson III as members.

Grambling Economic Development Corporation is led by Edward R. Jones, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 5 officers listed in 2023 is compensated.

Officers on the 2023 filing

  • Edward R. Jones

    President

    Member → President, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    20 hrs/week

    $67K (2023)

  • Eddie Robinson III

    Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mary Gipson

    Vice President

    Member → Vice President, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Linda Butler

    Secretary

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Phyill Miller

    Member

    New on the 2023 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (2)
  • Former: Pamela Stringfellow (2022) — Member
  • Former: Toby Bryan (2020–2021) — Member

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2023 IRS filing

Edward R Jones — President: $67KEdward R JonesPresident$67K

The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $67K, to Edward R Jones (President).

Contact

Mailing address: 150 Woodland Springs Rd, Grambling, LA 71245
Phone: (318) 247-6120

Frequently asked questions about Grambling Economic Development Corporation

How much does Grambling Economic Development Corporation give each year?

Grambling Economic Development Corporation gave $1K across 2 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $3K across 10 grants.

How large is Grambling Economic Development Corporation?

Grambling Economic Development Corporation reported $311K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $282K.

How do I apply for a grant from Grambling Economic Development Corporation?

The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

Where does Grambling Economic Development Corporation make grants?

All grant dollars reported for 2023 went to recipients in Louisiana.

What is Grambling Economic Development Corporation's EIN?

Grambling Economic Development Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2319699. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.

Does Grambling Economic Development Corporation 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.

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