Relay Administration Board
Relay Administration Board is a private foundation based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Its 2024 filing reports grants to 12 Louisiana organizations, each designated for general fund support.
Relay Administration Board at a glance
In short: Relay Administration Board gave $286K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $285,500
- -31.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,792
- +2.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $30,788,630
- +8.0% 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 October 2026.
How to apply to Relay Administration Board
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8550 United Plaza Blvd 1001, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Phone: (225) 922-4600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Relay Administration Board funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Deaf Resources Center of Greater BR ($50K). Together the top 10 received $268K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 30 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Louisiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Relay Administration Board gives
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 45% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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 $286K (2024) to $417K (2023). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $286K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Deaf Resources Center of Greater BR Baton Rouge, LA | General Fund | $50,000 |
| Capital Area Deaf Education & Advocacy Force Baton Rouge, LA | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Council of Organizations Serving the Deaf Metairie, LA | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Deaf Action Center of LA Shreveport, LA | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Deaf Blind Retreat Lafayette, LA | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Lad DBA Deaf Focus Baton Rouge, LA | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Lafeyette Athletic Association of the Deaf Lafayette, LA | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Liberty Deaf Church Baton Rouge, LA | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Baton Rouge Association of the Deaf Baton Rouge, LA | General Fund | $23,000 |
| Alexandria Association of the Deaf Alexandria, LA | General Fund | $20,000 |
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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 | $30,788,630 | $2,181,788 | $5,682,598 | $285,500 | 12 | $646,071 | $2,103,813 | $1,447,298 |
| 2023 | $28,501,040 | $934,763 | $3,319,470 | $416,500 | 18 | $603,326 | $849,737 | $1,381,317 |
| 2022 | $25,917,403 | $902,733 | $563,235 | — | — | $473,609 | $813,107 | $1,426,550 |
| 2021 | $26,480,722 | $3,162,946 | $398,895 | — | — | $268,001 | $3,032,052 | $1,548,588 |
| 2020 | $24,388,201 | $1,456,105 | $607,181 | — | — | — | $1,354,186 | $1,391,841 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Relay Administration Board reported a distributable amount of $1.4M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $285,500. Grant amounts ranged from $7,500 to $50,000, with a median of $25,000. All listed grants were for general fund support.
The largest grant was $50,000 to Deaf Resources Center of Greater BR in Baton Rouge. Grants of $25,000 each went to Capital Area Deaf Education & Advocacy Force, Council of Organizations Serving the Deaf, Deaf Action Center of LA, Deaf Blind Retreat, LAD DBA Deaf Focus, Lafayette Athletic Association of the Deaf, and Liberty Deaf Church. Other recipients were Baton Rouge Association of the Deaf ($23,000), Alexandria Association of the Deaf ($20,000), New Orleans Association of the Deaf ($10,000), and LSD Foundation ($7,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jana Broussard as secretary, Dr. Megan Wimberly as board member at large, Karen Babineaux as vice president, Ted Hankins as president, and Braeden Smith as treasurer.
Relay Administration Board is led by Ted Hankins, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ted Hankins
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jana Brousard
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Babineaux
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Braeden Smith
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Wimberly
Board Member at Large
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Lauren Temento Evans (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Natalie Delgado (2023) — Board Member at Large
- Former: Ernest Garrett (2020–2022) — Board Member at Large
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Relay Administration Board
How much does Relay Administration Board give each year?
Relay Administration Board gave $286K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $417K across 18 grants.
What is Relay Administration Board's typical grant size?
Relay Administration Board's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $23,792, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Relay Administration Board give grants?
Relay Administration Board gives mostly in Louisiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Baton Rouge, LA (6 grants), Lafayette, LA (2 grants) and Metairie, LA (2 grants).
Does Relay Administration Board give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Relay Administration Board's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Relay Administration Board's largest grantees?
Relay Administration Board's largest 2024 grantees include Deaf Resources Center of Greater BR ($50,000), Capital Area Deaf Education & Advocacy Force ($25,000) and Council of Organizations Serving the Deaf ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Relay Administration Board?
Relay Administration Board reported $30.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $646K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
How do I apply for a grant from Relay Administration Board?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Relay Administration Board's EIN?
Relay Administration Board's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-1227354. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Relay Administration Board accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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