Monroe Chamber Foundation
The Monroe Chamber of Commerce, established over 120 years ago, is a business trade association dedicated to economic growth and serving the needs of the business community in Northeast Louisiana. As a policy advocate on local, state and federal levels, the Chamber helps new businesses open and existing businesses expand while strengthening workforce development, building infrastructure, and improving the overall business environment. The organization acts as a convener of coalitions, supporter of business leaders, and advocate for a thriving regional economy through programs like Leadership Ouachita, Young Professionals, and various committee initiatives.
Monroe Chamber Foundation at a glance
In short: Monroe Chamber Foundation gave $213K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $106K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $212,925
- +219.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $106,463
- +59.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $106,463
- Total assets
- $43,298
- -90.1% 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 Monroe Chamber Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boys and Girls Clubs of North Louisiana ($182K). Together the top 2 received $213K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 8 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Monroe Chamber Foundation gives
- Giving grew 75% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $4K (2022) to $213K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $213K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Clubs of North Louisiana West Monroe, LA | 501(C)3 | $182,425 |
| Monroe Chamber of Commerce Inc Monroe, LA | 501(c)(6)NOVA TRAINING & PLACEMENT | $30,500 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $43,298 | $26,695 | $419,196 | $212,925 | 2 | $212,925 | $695 | — |
| 2023 | $435,799 | $466,785 | $67,520 | $66,715 | 1 | $66,715 | — | — |
| 2022 | $36,534 | $13,500 | $4,593 | $4,233 | 1 | $4,233 | — | — |
| 2021 | $27,627 | $7,000 | $121,670 | $121,550 | 2 | $121,550 | — | $3,117 |
| 2020 | $142,297 | $102,000 | $53,569 | $53,450 | 2 | — | — | $5,056 |
| 2019 | $93,866 | $95,801 | $31,405 | $31,280 | 2 | — | — | $2,034 |
About Monroe Chamber Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Monroe Chamber Foundation is a private foundation, based in Monroe, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $43K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $213K. Net investment income was $695.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Monroe Chamber Foundation is led by Roy Heatherly, President & CEO on every filing since 2021; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Roy Heatherly
President & CEO
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jeremy Harrell
Chairman
Treasurer → Chair Elect, 2023
Chair Elect → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jay Mulhern
Imm. Past Chair
Chairman Elect → Chairman, 2023
Chairman → Imm. Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jasmyne McConnell
Membership Vice President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Aimee Kane
Chair Elect
Vice President of Finance → Chair Elect, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Amanda Edge
Government Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Colby Walker
Committee Management Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Ethan Hunt
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Leann Bond
Healthcare Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Matthew Dickerson
Workforce Dv Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Paul Hutcheson (2020–2023) — Government Vice President
- Former: Tania Hilburn (2020–2023) — Imm Past Chair
- Former: Beverly Lewis (2021–2023) — Healthcare Vice President
- Former: Wendy Tostenson (2022–2023) — Workforce & Executive Director Vice President
- Former: John Landry (2020–2022) — Past Chairman
- Former: Adam Greene (2019–2021) — Communications
- Former: Terri Hicks (2019–2021) — Past Chairman
- Former: Randy Stone (2020–2021) — Membership Vice President
- Former: James Moore III (2019–2020) — Past Chairman
- Former: Sue Nicholson (2019–2020) — President & CEO
- Former: Billy Haddad (2019) — Past Chairman
- Former: Doug Salter (2019) — Government Vice President
- Former: Roderick Worthy (2019) — Member at Large
- Former: Tim Green (2019) — Workforce Dv Vice President
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 Monroe Chamber Foundation
How much does Monroe Chamber Foundation give each year?
Monroe Chamber Foundation gave $213K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $67K across 1 grant.
How large is Monroe Chamber Foundation?
Monroe Chamber Foundation reported $43K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $27K.
Where does Monroe Chamber Foundation operate?
Monroe Chamber Foundation has awarded grants in Louisiana.
What is Monroe Chamber Foundation's EIN?
Monroe Chamber Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-0914245. 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 August 7, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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