Greater Bossier Economic Development Foundation
The mission of the Greater Bossier Economic Development Foundation (GBEDF) is to market the bossier community in northwest Louisiana. By marketing this area for business and tourism jobs, we help build up the state's economy and in turn, keep our tax base healthy and growing.
Greater Bossier Economic Development Foundation at a glance
In short: Greater Bossier Economic Development Foundation gave $52K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $51,610
- -26.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,203
- -26.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $1,216,088
- -5.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Greater Bossier Economic Development Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Barksdale Forward ($20K). Together the top 3 received $52K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Greater Bossier Economic Development Foundation gives
- Giving fell 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 (2020) to $70K (2023). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $52K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Barksdale Forward Shreveport, LA | General support for the organization and support for the air show | $20,000 |
| Independence Bowl Foundation Shreveport, LA | To Support the Indy Bowl | $20,000 |
| Shreveport-Bossier Washington Mardi Gras Shreveport, LA | To Support Mardi Gras Event in Washington DC | $11,610 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,216,088 | $550,954 | $507,319 | $51,610 | 3 | $36,945 |
| 2023 | $1,288,834 | $522,973 | $510,994 | $70,100 | 3 | $18,452 |
| 2022 | $1,318,899 | $539,196 | $518,357 | $49,000 | 3 | $1,798 |
| 2021 | $976,646 | $561,457 | $473,892 | $67,100 | 3 | $2,810 |
| 2020 | $888,537 | $436,470 | $406,260 | $20,000 | 1 | $2,916 |
About Greater Bossier Economic Development Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Greater Bossier Economic Development Foundation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Bossier City, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $52K. Net investment income was $37K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Greater Bossier Economic Development Foundation is led by David R. Rockett Jr., Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 19 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David R. Rockett Jr.
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$145K (2020) → $145K (2024)
Gary Hubbard
Chairman
Advisory Appointee → Vice Chairman, 2023
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charlie Coyle
Director
Director → Advisory Appointee, 2023
Advisory Appointee → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Don Updegraff
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug Rogers
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ian McElroy
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Bonomo
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lance Mosley
Director
Chairman → Immediate Past Chairman, 2022
Immediate Past Chairman → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Shehee
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Boggs
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rand Falbaum
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Wilhite
Director
Chairman → Immediate Past Chairman, 2021
Immediate Past Chairman → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tommy Boggs
Director
Board Appointee → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Reynolds
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kiley Grant
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carlton Golden
Advisory Appointee
Chairman → Immediate Past Chairman, 2023
Immediate Past Chairman → Advisory Appointee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Michael Moore
Immediate Past Chairman
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2023
Chairman → Immediate Past Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ross Barrett
Secretary Treasurer
Treasurer → Secretary Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam Johnston
Vice Chairman
Director → Vice Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Percy Hubbard (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Nicole Wilhite (2023) — Director
- Former: Barry Regula (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Bill McFadden (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Eric Barkley (2022) — Director
- Former: Jim Johnson (2020–2021) — Board Appointee
- Former: Charles Coyle (2020) — Director Emeritus
- Former: John Hubbard (2020) — Director Emeritus
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $145K, to David R Rockett Jr (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Greater Bossier Economic Development Foundation
How much does Greater Bossier Economic Development Foundation give each year?
Greater Bossier Economic Development Foundation gave $52K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $70K across 3 grants.
What is Greater Bossier Economic Development Foundation's typical grant size?
Greater Bossier Economic Development Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $17,203, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Greater Bossier Economic Development Foundation give grants?
Greater Bossier Economic Development Foundation gives mostly in Louisiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Shreveport, LA (3 grants).
Does Greater Bossier Economic Development Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of Greater Bossier Economic Development Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Greater Bossier Economic Development Foundation?
Greater Bossier Economic Development Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $551K.
What is Greater Bossier Economic Development Foundation?
Greater Bossier Economic Development Foundation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Bossier City, LA. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Greater Bossier Economic Development Foundation's EIN?
Greater Bossier Economic Development Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1024559. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Greater Bossier Economic Development Foundation funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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