Mystic Krewe for the Preservation of Lagniappe in Louisiana
Mystic Krewe for the Preservation of Lagniappe in Louisiana is a public charity based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It supports charitable, cultural, and educational activities intended to unite the Baton Rouge community around preserving and enhancing Baton Rouge and Louisiana traditions.
Mystic Krewe for the Preservation of Lagniappe in Louisiana at a glance
In short: Mystic Krewe for the Preservation of Lagniappe in Louisiana gave $37K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Louisiana. 50% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $36,825
- -65.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -56.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,683
- -20.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $117,529
- +34.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (5 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Mystic Krewe for the Preservation of Lagniappe in Louisiana
- Contact
Mailing address: 7515 Jefferson Hwy Apt 312, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Phone: (225) 388-0196
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mystic Krewe for the Preservation of Lagniappe in Louisiana funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Spanish Town Ladies Aux ($6K). Together the top 10 received $37K.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 76 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Louisiana and 8% went to recipients in Texas. Listed Louisiana recipients were in Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Boyce, and Avondale; the Texas recipient was in Lubbock.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Mystic Krewe for the Preservation of Lagniappe in Louisiana open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 10 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2022–2025). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $37K (2025) to $106K (2024). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $37K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish Town Ladies Aux Baton Rouge, LA | Public Charity | $6,325 |
| Miracle League at Cypress Mounds Baton Rouge, LA | Social Services | $6,000 |
| McMain's Children's Develop Ctr Baton Rouge, LA | Social Services | $5,000 |
| Robert a Bogan Fire Museum Baton Rouge, LA | Museum Activities | $4,000 |
| Front Yard Bikes Baton Rouge, LA | Community Services | $3,000 |
| Cigars for Warriors Lubbock, TX | Charitable Organization | $3,000 |
| Feliciana Lodge 31 Dyslexia Prog St Francisville, LA | Domestic Fraternal Society | $3,000 |
| St Mary's Res Training Prog Boyce, LA | Social Services | $3,000 |
| BRBS Artist's Fund Baton Rouge, LA | Charitable Organization | $2,000 |
| Forekids Foundation Avondale, LA | Charitable Organizaton | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $117,529 | $76,467 | $41,806 | $36,825 | 10 | $30 |
| 2024 | $87,675 | $120,263 | $116,765 | $106,205 | 23 | $14 |
| 2023 | $43,219 | $98,708 | $110,134 | $96,040 | 22 | $12 |
| 2022 | $60,784 | $148,143 | $107,359 | $94,190 | 21 | $13 |
| 2021 | — | $877 | $18,682 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $27,816 | $114,003 | $115,242 | — | — | $13 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that its mission is “to undertake, promote, develop, support and operate charitable, cultural and educational activities to unite all segments of the Baton Rouge community in promotion of preserving and enhancing Baton Rouge and Louisiana traditions.”
Its 2025 grants included support for social services, community services, museum activities, and charitable organizations. One recipient, Front Yard Bikes, describes its mission as teaching bicycle mechanics through building and repairing bicycles.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the organization reported 10 grants totaling $36,825. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $6,325, with a median grant of $3,000.
The largest reported grants were $6,325 to Spanish Town Ladies Aux for public charity, $6,000 to Miracle League at Cypress Mounds for social services, $5,000 to McMain's Children's Develop Ctr for social services, and $4,000 to Robert A Bogan Fire Museum for museum activities. Front Yard Bikes received $3,000 for community services.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert King as president, Bill Brumfield as vice president, Derek Howerter as treasurer, and Jason Broussard as secretary. It also lists Doc Lherisson, Don Young, Rudy Tucker, Scot McDavitt, and Joseph Ramirez as board members.
Mystic Krewe for the Preservation of Lagniappe in Louisiana is led by Robert King, President since 2021 (on filings since 2019); none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert King
President
Director → President, 2021
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doc Lherisson
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Brumfield
Vice President
Director → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Derek Howerter
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Broussard
Secretary
Director → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rudy Tucker
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Don Young
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Ramirez
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scot McDavitt
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Dusty Kling (2019–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Duz Hamilton (2019–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Doug Cossman (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Robert King All Hours Estimated (2022) — President
- Former: Bill Brumfield ALL HOURS ESTIMATED (2019) — President
- Former: Brian Nolan (2019) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Mystic Krewe for the Preservation of Lagniappe in Louisiana
How much does Mystic Krewe for the Preservation of Lagniappe in Louisiana give each year?
Mystic Krewe for the Preservation of Lagniappe in Louisiana gave $37K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $106K across 23 grants.
What is Mystic Krewe for the Preservation of Lagniappe in Louisiana's typical grant size?
Mystic Krewe for the Preservation of Lagniappe in Louisiana's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,683, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mystic Krewe for the Preservation of Lagniappe in Louisiana that year got $3K on average.
Where does Mystic Krewe for the Preservation of Lagniappe in Louisiana give grants?
Mystic Krewe for the Preservation of Lagniappe in Louisiana gives mostly in Louisiana: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baton Rouge, LA (6 grants).
Does Mystic Krewe for the Preservation of Lagniappe in Louisiana give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Mystic Krewe for the Preservation of Lagniappe in Louisiana's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Social Services" (3 grants).
Who are Mystic Krewe for the Preservation of Lagniappe in Louisiana's largest grantees?
Mystic Krewe for the Preservation of Lagniappe in Louisiana's largest 2025 grantees include Spanish Town Ladies Aux ($6,325), Miracle League at Cypress Mounds ($6,000) and McMain's Children's Develop Ctr ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Mystic Krewe for the Preservation of Lagniappe in Louisiana?
Mystic Krewe for the Preservation of Lagniappe in Louisiana reported $118K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $76K.
What does Mystic Krewe for the Preservation of Lagniappe in Louisiana fund?
The organization states that its mission is “to undertake, promote, develop, support and operate charitable, cultural and educational activities to unite all segments of the Baton Rouge community in promotion of preserving and enhancing Baton Rouge and Louisiana traditions.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mystic Krewe for the Preservation of Lagniappe in Louisiana?
Mystic Krewe for the Preservation of Lagniappe in Louisiana has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Mystic Krewe for the Preservation of Lagniappe in Louisiana's EIN?
Mystic Krewe for the Preservation of Lagniappe in Louisiana's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-1018003. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 4, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 15, 2026)
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