Invest in Louisiana
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Invest in Louisiana at a glance
In short: Invest in Louisiana gave $258K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $64K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $257,590
- +8.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $64,398
- +8.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $47,913
- Total assets
- $3,569,820
- +0.5% 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 Invest in Louisiana funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Louisiana Community Health Outreach Network Lachon ($116K). Together the top 4 received $258K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 12 (42%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Invest in Louisiana gives
- Giving grew 1188% 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 (2021) to $258K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $258K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Community Health Outreach Network Lachon New Orleans, LA | Healthcare and Community Health Worker Outreach and Advocacy | $116,471 |
| Coalition for Louisiana Progress Baton Rouge, LA | Criminal Justice Reform Outreach and Advocacy | $50,000 |
| Step up Louisiana New Orleans, LA | Outreach and Advocacy on Worker Rights | $45,825 |
| Southwest Louisiana Area Health Education Center Swlahec Lafayette, LA | Healthcare and Community Health Worker Outreach and Advocacy | $45,294 |
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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 | $3,569,820 | $2,571,501 | $2,404,269 | $257,590 | 4 | $78,936 |
| 2023 | $3,553,347 | $1,764,996 | $1,608,432 | $238,235 | 4 | $9,040 |
| 2022 | $3,384,219 | $2,807,676 | $1,132,722 | — | — | $3,110 |
| 2021 | $1,725,763 | $1,176,519 | $1,127,524 | $20,000 | 2 | $579 |
| 2020 | $1,932,307 | $1,776,010 | $986,910 | $175,000 | 2 | $505 |
About Invest in Louisiana
Based on IRS filings
Invest in Louisiana is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Baton Rouge, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $258K. Net investment income was $79K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Invest in Louisiana is led by Jan K. Moller, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 9 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jan K. Moller
Executive Director
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$104K (2020) → $139K (2024)
Katie Baudouin
Board Chair
Treasurer → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frankie Robertson
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jesse Gilmore
Board Member
Treasurer → President, 2021
President → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan East Nelson
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ali Bustamante
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Madison Poche
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Robinson Morris
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Mullenix
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: David Robinson-Morris (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Nia Weeks (2021–2023) — Member
- Former: Stacey Roussel (2023) — Deputy Director
- Former: Andrew Muhl (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Ashley Shelton (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Charmaine Caccioppi (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Rob Tasman (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Taniecea Arceneaux Mallery (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Van Temple (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Jennifer Hobaugh Johnson (2020) — Member
- Former: Skyra Ridaeux (2020) — Member
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 $139K, to Jan K Moller (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Invest in Louisiana
How much does Invest in Louisiana give each year?
Invest in Louisiana gave $258K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $238K across 4 grants.
What is Invest in Louisiana's typical grant size?
Invest in Louisiana's median grant in 2024 was $47,913, and its average grant was $64,398, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Invest in Louisiana give grants?
Invest in Louisiana 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 New Orleans, LA (2 grants).
Does Invest in Louisiana give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Invest in Louisiana's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Invest in Louisiana?
Invest in Louisiana reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.6M.
What is Invest in Louisiana?
Invest in Louisiana is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Baton Rouge, LA. It holds $3.6M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Invest in Louisiana's EIN?
Invest in Louisiana's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3872778. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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