THE LSU FOUNDATION CULTIVATES AND INVESTS IN PHILANTHROPIC PARTNERSHIPS TO SUPPORT AND ADVANCE LSU'S ACADEMIC PRIORITIES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$921.9M
+4.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$71.8M
+134.6% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$71.8M
+134.6% YoY
About Lsu Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Lsu Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in BATON ROUGE, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $921.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $71.8M. Net investment income was $15.0M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $921,921,854 | $881,698,914 | $825,892,605 |
| Revenue | $81,861,028 | $107,404,676 | $173,876,806 |
| Expenses | $99,446,823 | $54,939,937 | $48,702,677 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $15,022,913 | $45,676,453 | $52,983,397 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Louisiana State University ($71,811,933).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY BATON ROUGE, LA | UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH SUPPORT, INCLUDING SCHOLARSHIPS, GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS AND FACULTY CHAIRS AND PROFESSORSHIPS. | $71,811,933 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANIL PUNYAPU | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANTONIO LUCIO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BEAU FOURNET | CHAIR-ELECT | 1.5 | — |
| BRADIE JAMES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHARLES LANDRY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRISTEL SLAUGHTER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CLARENCE CAZALOT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DEBORAH GRANT | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| DR GEORGE E ROBINSON III | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| DR MARY T NEAL | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| ELIZABETH RONN | TREASURER | 1.5 | — |
| FRANK W BILLY HARRISON III | PAST CHAIR | 1.5 | — |
| JEFFREY SPRINGMEYER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN ENGQUIST | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JYRIC SIMS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LAURA DAUZAT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LORI GARRISON | CORPORATE SECRETARY | 1.5 | — |
| MARK ANDERSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARK SUTTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARTY PHILLIPS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MIKE WAMPOLD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RENE JOYCE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RHOMAN HARDY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RIP REEVES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROBERT REEVES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROGER JENKINS | CHAIRPERSON | 3 | — |
| ROGER OGDEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SARAH BORDERS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SCOTT BRAKEBILL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SEAN REILLY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SUZETTE KENT | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| THOMAS J ADAMEK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| VALENCIA SARPY JONES | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| WILLIAM TATE | EX OFFICIO DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| KATE SPIKES | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $264,621 |
| LEU ANNE GRECO | VP & GENERAL COUNSEL | 40 | $198,206 |
| ROBERT M STUART JR | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $418,363 |
| KRISTA ALLEN RANEY | EXECUTIVE VP OF DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $274,993 |
| SONJA YVETTE MARSH | ASSISTANT VP OF TALENT MANAGEMENT | 40 | $182,196 |
| KELIN QUEEN | CRM CONVERSION DIRECTOR | 40 | $163,579 |
| LINDSEY ROMANOWSKY | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $147,198 |
| MICHAEL MCCARTY | DIRECTOR OF ITS | 40 | $144,839 |
| PAIGE CARTER | EXEC DIR - INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT | 40 | $170,567 |
| SARA WHITTAKER | AVP COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING | 40 | $167,746 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lsu Foundation?
Lsu Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in BATON ROUGE, LA. It holds $921.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Lsu Foundation?
As of 2024, Lsu Foundation holds $921.9M in total assets with $81.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $71.8M in 2024.
Where does Lsu Foundation operate?
Lsu Foundation has awarded grants in Louisiana.
What size grants does Lsu Foundation award?
In 2024, Lsu Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $71.8M — an average of about $71.8M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Lsu Foundation's EIN?
Lsu Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-6020969. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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