Grambling Economic Development

Grantmaker Grambling, LA EIN: 47-2319699

GRAMBLING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT is a private foundation based in Grambling, Louisiana. It makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

Key facts about Grambling Economic Development

In short: Grambling Economic Development gave $3K across 10 grants in 2022 (avg $310.2), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990 filing.

EIN
47-2319699
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2022
Annual giving (2022)
$3,102
Grants made (2022)
10
Average grant
$310
Median grant
$225
Primary geography
Louisiana (92% of itemized 2022 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 filing, 2022; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2022 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$3K

-12.0% YoY

Grant Count

10

-28.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$310.2

+23.2% YoY

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

Grantmaking

In 2022, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $3,102. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $1,200, with a median grant of $225. The largest awards went to GRAMBLING LEGENDS INC ($1,200), NEW ROCKY VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH ($500), and TROPHY DESIGN PLUS ($302). Other recipients included KATINA CROWE-SCOTT ($250), ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION ($250), and BOYS GIRLS CLUB OF NORTH LA ($200). Grant purposes listed on the filing included “assistance” and support for recipients’ missions.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2022, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Louisiana and 8% to recipients in Tennessee.

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.

Cities

GramblingRustonBaton RougeEatonvilleKennesawMemphisMonroeSavanahSavannah

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

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

From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2020) to $4K (2021). In 2022 it made 10 grants totaling $3K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2022

Grambling Legends Inc: $1KGrambling Legends Inc$1KNew Rocky Valley Baptist Church: $500New Rocky Valley BaptistChurch$500Trophy Design Plus: $302Trophy Design Plus$302Katina Crowe-Scott: $250Katina Crowe-Scott$250Alzheimer's Association: $250Alzheimer's Association$250Boys Girls Club of North LA: $200Boys Girls Club of North LA$200Grady and Lori Blair: $150Grady and Lori Blair$150China Grove Baptist Church: $100China Grove Baptist Church$100NAMI: $100NAMI$100Community Coordinating Council: $50Community Coordinating Council$50

The largest 2022 recipient was Grambling Legends Inc ($1K). Together the top 10 received $3K.

Grant Size Distribution

45 grants across all recorded years

45<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 45 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Grambling Legends Inc Baton Rouge, LATo Support the Organization in Its Mission$1,200
New Rocky Valley Baptist Church Grambling, LAAssistance$500
Trophy Design Plus Ruston, LATo Support the Organization in Its Mission$302
Katina Crowe-Scott Grambling, LAAssistance$250
Alzheimer's Association Memphis, TNTo Support the Organization in Its Mission$250
Boys Girls Club of North LA Ruston, LATo Support the Organization in Its Mission$200
Grady and Lori Blair Grambling, LAAssistance$150
China Grove Baptist Church Ruston, LATo Support the Organization in Its Mission$100
NAMI Baton Rouge, LATo Support the Organization in Its Mission$100
Community Coordinating Council Grambling, LATo Support the Organization in Its Mission$50

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Grants Total granted
2022 10 $3,102
2021 14 $3,525
2020 21 $1,751

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2022 filing lists EDWARD R JONES as President; MARY GIPSON as Vice President; LINDA BUTLER as Secretary; and PAMELA STRINGFELLOW and EDDIE ROBINSON III as members.

Grambling Economic Development is led by Edward R. Jones, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.

Officers on the 2022 filing

  • Edward R. Jones

    President

    Member → President, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • 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

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Pamela Stringfellow

    Member

    New on the 2022 filing

    No compensation reported

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Toby Bryan (2020–2021) — Member

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Contact

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

Frequently asked questions about Grambling Economic Development

How much does Grambling Economic Development give each year?

Grambling Economic Development gave $3K across 10 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2021 it gave $4K across 14 grants.

What is Grambling Economic Development's typical grant size?

Grambling Economic Development's median grant in 2022 was $225, and its average grant was $310, across 10 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990 filing.

Where does Grambling Economic Development give grants?

Grambling Economic Development gives mostly in Louisiana: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Grambling, LA (4 grants), Ruston, LA (3 grants) and Baton Rouge, LA (2 grants).

Does Grambling Economic Development give general operating support?

Not in 2022: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Grambling Economic Development's 2022 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support the Organization in Its Mission" (7 grants) and "Assistance" (3 grants).

Who are Grambling Economic Development's largest grantees?

Grambling Economic Development's largest 2022 grantees include Grambling Legends Inc ($1,200), New Rocky Valley Baptist Church ($500) and Trophy Design Plus ($302), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.

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

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 ↑

What is Grambling Economic Development's EIN?

Grambling Economic Development's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2319699. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.

Does Grambling Economic Development accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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