JRF Foundation
JRF Foundation is a private foundation, based in Roanoke, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $259K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $15K. Net investment income was $11K.
JRF Foundation at a glance
In short: JRF Foundation gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,000
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,000
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $259,304
- +0.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who JRF Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was LSU Foundation ($15K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How JRF Foundation gives
- Giving fell 40% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2024) to $30K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LSU Foundation Baton Rouge, LA | To Help with Care for Children | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $259,304 | $15,935 | $15,250 | $15,000 | 1 | $15,000 | $10,691 |
| 2023 | $258,619 | $6,413 | $30,250 | $30,000 | 1 | $30,000 | $10,178 |
| 2022 | $282,456 | — | $25,250 | $25,000 | 1 | $25,000 | — |
| 2021 | $328,487 | $-548 | $25,250 | $25,000 | 1 | $25,000 | $14,476 |
| 2020 | $342,963 | $-4,700 | $25,000 | $25,000 | 1 | — | $13,991 |
| 2019 | $182,997 | $4,701 | $25,000 | $25,000 | 1 | — | $13,427 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
JRF Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Debra Lucas
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Ernest Lucas
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Lisa Doucet
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 JRF Foundation
How much does JRF Foundation give each year?
JRF Foundation gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $30K across 1 grant.
How large is JRF Foundation?
JRF Foundation reported $259K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $16K.
Where does JRF Foundation operate?
JRF Foundation has awarded grants in Florida, Louisiana.
What is JRF Foundation's EIN?
JRF Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5461123. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 17, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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