Jack Webster Grigsby Foundation
The Jack Webster Grigsby Foundation is a private foundation based in Shreveport, Louisiana. Established in 2003, it operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization dedicated to philanthropic grantmaking across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.7M
+0.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$560K
+16.6% YoY
Grant Count
44
+7.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
+8.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds unrestricted grants, the Randall O. Sorrels Legal Clinics, and the Jack Webster Grigsby Library Endowment. Its grantmaking focuses on:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Religion-Related causes
Grantmaking
Average Grant
amount varies by year
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Louisiana, Texas, and Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 31, 2024:
- Total Assets: $5,650,975
- Total Revenues: $600,092
- Total Expenses: $568,753
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Number of Employees: 0
Revenue Breakdown (2024):
- Grants and contributions: $231,000
- Investment income and dividends: $369,092
Year-over-Year Changes (2024 vs. 2023):
- Total grants and contributions decreased 51.4% (from $475,000 to $231,000)
- Investment income increased 2.4% (from $360,544 to $369,092)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,650,975 | $5,619,638 | $5,272,834 |
| Revenue | $600,092 | $835,544 | $510,691 |
| Expenses | $568,753 | $488,740 | $365,042 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $559,500 | $480,000 | $357,100 |
| Net Investment Income | $364,791 | $356,289 | $322,632 |
| Distributable Amount | $524,050 | $468,512 | $445,202 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
176 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MORGAN GRIGSBY | Trustee | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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