Showers of Blessing Foundation
Showers of Blessing Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in Baton Rouge, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $206K.
Showers of Blessing Foundation at a glance
In short: Showers of Blessing Foundation gave $206K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $41K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $206,000
- +2.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $41,200
- +2.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $3,848,151
- -3.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (77% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Showers of Blessing Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Joshua Plan ($94K). Together the top 4 received $176K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($30,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 29 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Showers of Blessing Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−5%). Method
- In 2022 it paid out 109% of 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $202K (2023) to $241K (2022). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $206K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Joshua Plan Baton Rouge, LA | Aid ministries in plantingchurches and trainingpastors. | $94,000 |
| First Christian Church Mobile, AL | A ministry at aninter-city church inMobile for the homeless. | $48,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $30,000 |
| Lanier Baptist Church Baton Rouge, LA | Inner city youth ministry, food bank & closet programs. | $24,000 |
| St Lillian Academy Baton Rouge, LA | To aid in the education of childrenwith special needs. | $10,000 |
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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 | $3,848,151 | $303,001 | $208,330 | $206,000 | 5 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $3,982,986 | $166,269 | $206,749 | $202,000 | 5 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $4,051,021 | $200,486 | $247,034 | $241,000 | 5 | $241,000 | — | $221,322 |
| 2021 | $4,070,223 | $231,530 | $225,331 | $215,800 | 6 | $215,800 | $36,695 | $233,936 |
| 2020 | $4,064,768 | $341,796 | $249,936 | $238,750 | 8 | — | $282,541 | $227,508 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Showers of Blessing Foundation is led by Barbara Marlene M Cheatham, Chairman & President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barbara Marlene M Cheatham
Chairman & President
Secretary → Chairman & President, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Eric Cheatham
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Skye Edwards Cheatham
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stanley Earl Cheatham
Board Member
Chairman, President & Board Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Eugene Cheatham
Secretary
Treasurer → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Showers of Blessing Foundation
How much does Showers of Blessing Foundation give each year?
Showers of Blessing Foundation gave $206K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $202K across 5 grants.
What is Showers of Blessing Foundation's typical grant size?
Showers of Blessing Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $41,200, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
Where does Showers of Blessing Foundation give grants?
Showers of Blessing Foundation gives mostly in Louisiana: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The next largest state was Alabama (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baton Rouge, LA (3 grants).
Does Showers of Blessing Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Showers of Blessing Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support.
Who are Showers of Blessing Foundation's largest grantees?
Showers of Blessing Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Joshua Plan ($94,000), First Christian Church ($48,000) and Lanier Baptist Church ($24,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($30,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Showers of Blessing Foundation?
Showers of Blessing Foundation reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $303K.
What is Showers of Blessing Foundation's EIN?
Showers of Blessing Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1583666. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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
Live grants for the work Showers of Blessing Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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