Louisiana Rural Health Collective
Louisiana Rural Health Collective (LaRHC) is a public charity based in Cottonport, Louisiana, formed in 2022. It is a statewide association for Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) and supports efforts to preserve and expand the RHC program in Louisiana and sustain rural healthcare.
Louisiana Rural Health Collective at a glance
In short: Louisiana Rural Health Collective gave $277K across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $277,000
- -80.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- -76.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,394
- -15.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $1,000,239
- -19.6% 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.
How to apply to Louisiana Rural Health Collective
- Contact
Mailing address: 912 Bryan Street, Cottonport, LA 71327-4288
Phone: (833) 338-2023
Website: https://louisianarhc.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Louisiana Rural Health Collective funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Children's International Medical Group - Bogalusa ($15K). Together the top 10 received $118K.
Grant Size Distribution
176 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 176 grants of 176 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
LaRHC describes its work as focused on Louisiana’s rural communities and RHCs across the state. All grant dollars reported for filing year 2024 went to Louisiana recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Louisiana Rural Health Collective gives
- 82% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $277K (2024) to $1.4M (2023). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $277K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's International Medical Group - Bogalusa Slidell, LA | To support rhc participating in medicaid unwind outreach project | $15,000 |
| Children's International Medical Group - Franklinton Slidell, LA | To support rhc participating in medicaid unwind outreach project | $15,000 |
| Children's International Medical Group - Hammond Slidell, LA | To support rhc participating in medicaid unwind outreach project | $15,000 |
| Desoto Regional Family Medicine - Logansport Mansfield, LA | To support rhc participating in medicaid unwind outreach project | $15,000 |
| Desoto Regional Family Medicine - Mansfield Mansfield, LA | To support rhc participating in medicaid unwind outreach project | $15,000 |
| Zwolle Rural Clinic Zwolle, LA | To support rhc participating in medicaid unwind outreach project | $15,000 |
| Acadiana Practitioners Sunset Port Barre, LA | To support rhc participating in medicaid unwind outreach project | $7,000 |
| Assumption Community Hospital Rural Health Clinic Napoleonville, LA | To support rhc participating in medicaid unwind outreach project | $7,000 |
| Beauregard Family Medical Center Deridder, LA | To support rhc participating in medicaid unwind outreach project | $7,000 |
| Beauregard Women's Health Center Deridder, LA | To support rhc participating in medicaid unwind outreach project | $7,000 |
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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 | $1,000,239 | $1,136,744 | $1,570,250 | $277,000 | 33 | $13,341 |
| 2023 | $1,244,332 | $3,333,505 | $2,168,348 | $1,427,000 | 143 | $72 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
LaRHC’s stated mission is to provide resources and services to Louisiana RHCs that enhance operational efficiency, increase reimbursement rates, facilitate access to specialized healthcare services, promote high standards of care, improve population health outcomes, and establish a sustainable future for rural healthcare.
Its stated activities include policy advocacy, legislative influence, and collecting and analyzing population health data from RHC electronic medical records. The organization also reports providing funding, outreach materials, equipment, and support to RHCs participating in its Medicaid Unwind project.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, LaRHC reported 33 grants totaling $277,000. Awards ranged from $6,000 to $15,000, with a median of $7,000. All reported grant dollars went to recipients in Louisiana. In filing year 2023, it reported 143 grants totaling $1,427,000. Its 2024 filing, the latest on this page, reports 33 grants totaling $277,000.
The largest reported 2024 grants were $15,000 each to Children’s International Medical Group–Bogalusa, Children’s International Medical Group–Franklinton, Children’s International Medical Group–Hammond, DeSoto Regional Family Medicine–Logansport, DeSoto Regional Family Medicine–Mansfield, and Zwolle Rural Clinic. Each was designated to support RHC participation in the Medicaid Unwind outreach project. Other reported recipients included Acadiana Practitioners Sunset, Assumption Community Hospital Rural Health Clinic, Beauregard Family Medical Center, Beauregard Women’s Health Center, Chadha Medical Clinic, and Citizens Rural Clinic, each with a listed award of $7,000 for the same project.
For the Medicaid Unwind project, LaRHC says it was contracted by the Louisiana Department of Health to help eligible rural residents retain Medicaid coverage. Its website describes an opportunity offering participating RHCs $15,000, with an upfront payment and monthly payments, as well as outreach materials, equipment, and support. The 2024 filing states that eligible clinics had to be state-licensed and federally certified RHCs serving Medicaid populations, agree to project terms, conduct outreach and assist patients with renewals, track progress, and submit reports to LaRHC.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Alec Jeansonne as president; Ernest Drake III as vice-president; Emelie Barbry and Leslie Fruge as co-treasurers; Carrie Comeaux as secretary; Jill Gaspard as trustee; and Jade Heinen MD, Anthony Palazzo MD, and Herndon Jeansonne II MD as directors.
Louisiana Rural Health Collective is led by Alec Jeansonne, President on every filing since 2022; 5 of 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alec Jeansonne
President
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$109K (2023) → $141K (2024)
Anthony Palazzo MD
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$9K (2023) → $3K (2024)
Herndon Jeansonne II MD
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$9K (2023) → $3K (2024)
Jade Heinen MD
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$9K (2023) → $3K (2024)
Jill Gaspard
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ernest Drake III
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$9K (2023) → $3K (2024)
Carrie Comeaux
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emelie Barbry
Co-Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Fruge
Co-Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 $141K, to Alec Jeansonne (President). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Louisiana Rural Health Collective
How much does Louisiana Rural Health Collective give each year?
Louisiana Rural Health Collective gave $277K across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.4M across 143 grants.
What is Louisiana Rural Health Collective's typical grant size?
Louisiana Rural Health Collective's median grant in 2024 was $7,000, and its average grant was $8,394, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Louisiana Rural Health Collective give grants?
Louisiana Rural Health Collective 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 Donaldsonville, LA (5 grants), Slidell, LA (3 grants), Hammond, LA (3 grants) and Mansfield, LA (2 grants).
Does Louisiana Rural Health Collective give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 33 grants with a stated purpose on Louisiana Rural Health Collective's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Louisiana Rural Health Collective's largest grantees?
Louisiana Rural Health Collective's largest 2024 grantees include Children's International Medical Group - Bogalusa ($15,000), Children's International Medical Group - Franklinton ($15,000) and Children's International Medical Group - Hammond ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Louisiana Rural Health Collective?
Louisiana Rural Health Collective reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What does Louisiana Rural Health Collective fund?
LaRHC’s stated mission is to provide resources and services to Louisiana RHCs that enhance operational efficiency, increase reimbursement rates, facilitate access to specialized healthcare services, promote high standards of care, improve population health outcomes, and establish a sustainable future for rural healthcare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Louisiana Rural Health Collective?
Louisiana Rural Health Collective has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check louisianarhc.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Louisiana Rural Health Collective's EIN?
Louisiana Rural Health Collective's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3374712. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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