New Schools for Baton Rouge (NSBR) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2012 by community leaders to transform education in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Based at 100 Lafayette Street, Second Floor in Baton Rouge, the organization works to expand access to high-quality educational options through school recruitment, support, and community engagement initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$12.4M
-53.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.3M
-58.5% YoY
Grant Count
22
+29.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$195K
-67.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To ensure that every child in Baton Rouge has access to an excellent education, with a core belief that the future of education is choice.
NSBR's work centers on seven key areas:
- Increasing access for all students
- Catalyzing parent choice
- Helping excellent schools grow
- Motivating self-improvement
- Supporting teachers
- Unifying enrollment
- Engaging the community
The organization focuses on breaking down obstacles in the education system to enable all children to receive an education that unlocks their unique potential, with particular emphasis on serving children historically denied access to high-quality education.
Grantmaking
NSBR functions as both a grantmaker and grant recipient. The organization has made grants to schools it supports, including:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Primary focus on Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Grant-making also extends to Texas and Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent (2023):
- Total Revenue: $7.66 million
- Total Expenses: $16.3 million
- Total Assets: $26.9 million
- Total Liabilities: $486,000
2024 (Most Recent Filing):
- Total Assets: $12,405,538
- Total Giving: $4,621,721
The organization has maintained tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status since February 2012 (EIN: 45-3843085). It holds a Three-Star rating with an 87% overall score based on accountability and financial metrics.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12,405,538 | $26,906,353 | $36,627,153 |
| Revenue | $6,534,396 | $7,657,828 | $28,681,347 |
| Expenses | $20,674,172 | $16,250,565 | $9,446,703 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $560,346 | $669,752 | $33,529 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
97 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Great Hearts Louisiana Inc ($1,250,000), Third Future Schools ($643,989), New School Facility Partners ($516,250).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BATON ROUGE YOUTH COALITION BATON ROUGE, LA | COMMUNITY BUILDING GRANTS | $10,000 |
| BBR SCHOOLS INC SCOTTSDALE, AZ | YEAR 1 LAUNCH SUPPORT FOR SCHOOL STARTUP AND FACILITY EXPENSES | $400,000 |
| DISCOVERY SCHOOLS KENNER, LA | LAUNCH GRANT FOR DISCOVERY SCHOOLS | $300,000 |
| GIRLS ON THE RUN CHARLOTTE, NC | COMMUNITY BUILDING GRANTS | $10,000 |
| GREAT HEARTS LOUISIANA INC BATON ROUGE, LA | SUPPORT CHARTER SCHOOL EDUCATION | $1,250,000 |
| HELIX COMMUNITY SCHOOLS BATON ROUGE, LA | YEAR 0 LAUNCH SUPPORT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SALARIES | $400,000 |
| IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS WESLACO, TX | YEAR 1 LAUNCH SUPPORT FOR CAMPUSES, CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION, AND INSTRUCTIONAL EQUIPMENT | $290,000 |
| KID'S ORCHESTRA BATON ROUGE, LA | COMMUNITY BUILDING GRANTS | $15,000 |
| LINE 4 LINE BATON ROUGE, LA | COMMUNITY BUILDING GRANTS | $10,000 |
| NEW SCHOOL FACILITY PARTNERS HOUSTON, TX | COMMUNITY BUILDING GRANTS | $516,250 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Kenneth Campbell: CEO (joined 2022), bringing decades of experience creating exceptional education opportunities for students in the South. Campbell emphasizes putting students first and giving schools autonomy to make decisions based on individual student needs.
Chris Meyer: Listed as CEO in earlier organizational materials.
The organization employs 21 staff members.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TATIANA PATEL | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JODY MONTELARO | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| BRANDON KELLY | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| DAVID BEACH | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| STEPHANIE CARGILE | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MICHAEL VICTORIAN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MATT SAURAGE | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MARY ANN STERNBERG | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ADAM KNAPP | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JENNIFER EPLETT REILLY | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ETHAN GRAY | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| GARY BORDEN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| NIAL PATEL | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| DIANNA PAYTON | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| CHARLIE DAVIS | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| JOHN SPAIN | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| R BRIAN HAYMON | PAST CHAIR | 2 | — |
| KENNETH CAMPBELL | PRESIDENT | 40 | $203,869 |
| TRAVIS MARKEY | CFO | 40 | $154,206 |
| SHARMAYNE RUTLEDGE | CISO | 40 | $170,191 |
| CLINT EBEY | MANAGING DIRECTOR | 40 | $124,371 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**Federal Education Grant (2024):** NSBR partnered with Reach University and Louisiana Regional Cooperative for Education (LRCE) to receive $6.9 million from the U.S. Department of Education. The grant funds a program equipping future educators with a paid bachelor's degree and teacher certification pathway.
U.S. Dept. of Education Awards Reach University, LRCE & ...**Magnet Programs Initiative (2024):** NSBR supported the launch of new magnet programs across four East Baton Rouge Schools, representing an expansion of specialized educational offerings in the district.
$15 million grant spurs new magnet programs in Baton Rouge | Education |Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does New Schools for Baton Rouge fund?
**Mission:** To ensure that every child in Baton Rouge has access to an excellent education, with a core belief that the future of education is choice. NSBR's work centers on seven key areas: • Increasing access for all students • Catalyzing parent choice • Helping excellent schools grow • Motivating self-improvement • Supporting teachers • Unifying enrollment • Engaging the community The organization focuses on breaking down obstacles in the education system to enable all children to receive a…
How do I apply for a grant from New Schools for Baton Rouge?
NSBR functions as both a grantmaker and grant recipient. The organization has made grants to schools it supports, including: • **BBR Schools (BASIS Baton Rouge):** $400,000 for Year 1 Launch Support for School Startup and Facility Expenses (2024) As of 2024, NSBR's total giving was $4,621,721, with typical award ranges between $7,500 and $2,871,341.
Where does New Schools for Baton Rouge make grants?
Primary focus on Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Grant-making also extends to Texas and Colorado.
What size grants does New Schools for Baton Rouge award?
In 2024, New Schools for Baton Rouge awarded 22 grants totaling $4.3M — an average of about $195K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is New Schools for Baton Rouge's EIN?
New Schools for Baton Rouge's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3843085. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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