JBJ Foundation Inc
JBJ Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Monroe, Louisiana. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in Louisiana and several other states.
JBJ Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: JBJ Foundation Inc gave $35K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Louisiana. 42% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $35,328
- -3.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- +13.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,359
- -14.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $275
- Total assets
- $1,067,952
- +12.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (11 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to JBJ Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 4570, Monroe, LA 71211-4570
Phone: (318) 387-0281
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who JBJ Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The United Way of Northeast Louisiana ($12K). Together the top 10 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
93 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 93 grants of 93 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Louisiana. Texas, Maine, Tennessee, and Florida each accounted for 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
Is JBJ Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 11 of 26 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $371; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $450 repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2025) to $73K (2023). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The United Way of Northeast Louisiana Monroe, LA | Research | $12,000 |
| ULM Men's Athletic Association Monroe, LA | Athleticathletic | $8,150 |
| All Saints Anglican Church Monroe, LA | Religion | $5,600 |
| Center for Children and Families Monroe, LA | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Ouachita Council on Aging Monroe, LA | Elderly Needneed | $1,100 |
| North Monroe Baptist Church Monroe, LA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Nela Music Monroe, LA | Education | $750 |
| St Vincent De Paul Pharmacy Monroe, LA | NEED | $600 |
| Tarver Braddock Foundation Monroe, LA | Religiondisable | $500 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX | Research | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,067,952 | $58,048 | $46,357 | $35,328 | 26 | $35,328 | $35,074 |
| 2024 | $952,698 | $17,526 | $47,378 | $36,425 | 23 | $36,425 | $17,526 |
| 2023 | $804,909 | $21,883 | $82,234 | $72,900 | 25 | $72,900 | $21,883 |
| 2022 | $770,354 | $16,862 | $81,407 | $71,315 | 9 | — | — |
| 2021 | $936,285 | $18,743 | $61,742 | $51,215 | 10 | — | — |
| 2020 | $843,010 | $18,993 | $77,986 | $68,637 | 10 | — | — |
| 2019 | $909,249 | $15,489 | $46,969 | $37,485 | 14 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations addressing research, athletics, religion, charitable needs, education, and services for older adults. Among the grantees, Ouachita Council on Aging describes its mission as providing meals and health services for the elderly. The Children’s Museum of Southwest Louisiana describes its mission as providing an educational and fun environment that encourages curiosity, creativity, and social skills through hands-on programs and exhibits.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 26 grants totaling $35,328. Grants ranged from $100 to $12,000, with a median grant of $275. The largest grants included $12,000 to The United Way of Northeast Louisiana for research, $8,150 to ULM Men’s Athletic Association for athletics, and $5,600 to All Saints Anglican Church for religion. Other grants included $1,500 to Center for Children and Families, $1,100 to Ouachita Council on Aging, and $500 to MD Anderson Cancer Center for research.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists J Bishop Johnston as president, Dorothy J Johnston as secretary, and Elizabeth J Guerriero as a board member.
JBJ Foundation Inc is led by J. Bishop Johnston, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
J. Bishop Johnston
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Dorothy J. Johnston
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Elizabeth J. Guerriero
Board
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Dorothy J Vines (2019–2022) — Board
- Former: Jodie Johnston Lyle (2019–2022) — Board
- Former: Katherine Patrick (2019–2022) — Board
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about JBJ Foundation Inc
How much does JBJ Foundation Inc give each year?
JBJ Foundation Inc gave $35K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $36K across 23 grants.
What is JBJ Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
JBJ Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $275, and its average grant was $1,359, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from JBJ Foundation Inc that year got $371 on average.
Where does JBJ Foundation Inc give grants?
JBJ Foundation Inc gives mostly in Louisiana: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Monroe, LA (17 grants) and West Monroe, LA (3 grants).
Does JBJ Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on JBJ Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religion" (8 grants), "Research" (7 grants) and "Charitable" (4 grants).
Who are JBJ Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
JBJ Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include The United Way of Northeast Louisiana ($12,000), ULM Men's Athletic Association ($8,150) and All Saints Anglican Church ($5,600), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is JBJ Foundation Inc?
JBJ Foundation Inc reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $58K.
What does JBJ Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations addressing research, athletics, religion, charitable needs, education, and services for older adults. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from JBJ Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is JBJ Foundation Inc's EIN?
JBJ Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-1421150. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does JBJ Foundation Inc 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 29, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 27, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 11, 2024)
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