L Cary Saurage II Foundation
L Cary Saurage II Foundation is a private foundation, based in Baton Rouge, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $92K. Net investment income was $143K.
L Cary Saurage II Foundation at a glance
In short: L Cary Saurage II Foundation gave $92K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $92K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $91,735
- +2.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $91,735
- +2.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $91,735
- Total assets
- $1,860,869
- +2.9% 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 October 2026.
Who L Cary Saurage II Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Baton Rouge Area Founation ($92K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How L Cary Saurage II Foundation gives
- Giving grew 58% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2020) to $92K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $92K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge Area Founation Baton Rouge, LA | Charitable - General Annual Support | $91,735 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,860,869 | $176,050 | $124,695 | $91,735 | 1 | $91,735 | $143,087 | $102,990 |
| 2023 | $1,809,115 | $108,442 | $114,314 | $89,196 | 1 | $89,196 | $16,823 | $91,735 |
| 2022 | $1,813,142 | $156,049 | $103,020 | $85,721 | 1 | $85,721 | $41,299 | $89,196 |
| 2021 | $1,763,498 | $643,686 | $78,151 | $58,227 | 1 | $58,227 | $272,213 | $85,721 |
| 2020 | $1,307,156 | $411,376 | $51,812 | $40,265 | 1 | — | $157,866 | $58,227 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, L Cary Saurage II Foundation reported a distributable amount of $103K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
L Cary Saurage II Foundation is led by L Cary Saurage, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
L Cary Saurage
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about L Cary Saurage II Foundation
How much does L Cary Saurage II Foundation give each year?
L Cary Saurage II Foundation gave $92K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $89K across 1 grant.
How large is L Cary Saurage II Foundation?
L Cary Saurage II Foundation reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $92K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $103K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does L Cary Saurage II Foundation operate?
L Cary Saurage II Foundation has awarded grants in Louisiana.
What is L Cary Saurage II Foundation's EIN?
L Cary Saurage II Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0677349. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 4, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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