The Bubba and Lena Mae Oustalet
The Bubba and Lena Mae Oustalet is a private foundation based in Jennings, Louisiana. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including churches, a school, a food bank, and medical and community organizations.
The Bubba and Lena Mae Oustalet at a glance
In short: The Bubba and Lena Mae Oustalet gave $48K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Louisiana. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $48,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,200
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $789,914
- +2.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Bubba and Lena Mae Oustalet
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says an application should be a letter from a local charity requesting a contribution. It lists award restrictions as N/A and says to see Part VIII, page 6, line, for contact information.
- Contact
Application contact: See Part Viii Page 6 Of 990Pf Line
Mailing address: 246 North Broadway Street, Jennings, LA 70546
Phone: (337) 824-3673
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Bubba and Lena Mae Oustalet funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ochsner Medical Foundation ($5K). Together the top 10 received $41K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 75 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2025, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Louisiana and 4% to recipients in Mississippi.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Bubba and Lena Mae Oustalet open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 15 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 25% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 124% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2020) to $64K (2022). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ochsner Medical Foundation New Orleans, LA | To Fulfill Their Tax Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Lafayette, LA | To Fulfill Their Tax Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| University of La Life Program Lafayette, LA | To Fulfill Their Tax Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities of South West LA Lake Charles, LA | To Fulfill Their Tax Exempt Purpose | $4,000 |
| Immaculate Conception Church Jennings, LA | To Fulfill Their Tax Exempt Purpose | $4,000 |
| Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church Jennings, LA | To Fulfill Their Tax Exempt Purpose | $4,000 |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church Jennings, LA | To Fulfill Their Tax Exempt Purpose | $4,000 |
| Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church Lake Arthur, LA | To Fulfill Their Tax Exempt Purpose | $4,000 |
| Diocese of Lake Charles Lake Charles, LA | To Fulfill Their Tax Exempt Purpose | $3,000 |
| Our Lady Immaculate School Jennings, LA | To Fulfill Their Tax Exempt Purpose | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $789,914 | $49,378 | $50,562 | $48,000 | 15 | $48,000 | $46,816 | $38,701 |
| 2024 | $770,675 | $43,226 | $61,322 | $48,000 | 15 | $48,000 | $29,904 | $39,255 |
| 2023 | $782,286 | $-5,489 | $58,609 | $48,000 | 15 | $48,000 | $16,598 | $35,432 |
| 2022 | $780,664 | $31,444 | $77,795 | $64,300 | 16 | $64,300 | $17,949 | $41,012 |
| 2021 | $972,915 | $33,388 | $44,114 | $33,000 | 14 | $33,000 | $22,274 | $48,209 |
| 2020 | $985,606 | $71,047 | $29,978 | $25,500 | 13 | — | $66,569 | $46,196 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bubba and Lena Mae Oustalet reported a distributable amount of $39K for 2025 — 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 2025, the foundation gave $48,000 through 15 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $5,000, with a median of $4,000.
Among the listed 2025 grants were $5,000 each to Ochsner Medical Foundation, Second Harvest Food Bank, and University of LA Life Program; $4,000 each to Catholic Charities of South West LA and several churches; $3,000 each to the Diocese of Lake Charles and Our Lady Immaculate School; and $2,000 each to Camp Karol Inc and Del Epee Deaf Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James B Oustalet as director.
The Bubba and Lena Mae Oustalet is led by James B. Oustalet, Director on the 2025 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James B. Oustalet
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Richard C. Oustalet (2020–2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Bubba and Lena Mae Oustalet
How much does The Bubba and Lena Mae Oustalet give each year?
The Bubba and Lena Mae Oustalet gave $48K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $48K across 15 grants.
What is The Bubba and Lena Mae Oustalet's typical grant size?
The Bubba and Lena Mae Oustalet's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $3,200, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Bubba and Lena Mae Oustalet give grants?
The Bubba and Lena Mae Oustalet gives mostly in Louisiana: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Jennings, LA (4 grants), Lake Charles, LA (3 grants) and Lafayette, LA (2 grants).
Who are The Bubba and Lena Mae Oustalet's largest grantees?
The Bubba and Lena Mae Oustalet's largest 2025 grantees include Ochsner Medical Foundation ($5,000), Second Harvest Food Bank ($5,000) and University of La Life Program ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Bubba and Lena Mae Oustalet?
The Bubba and Lena Mae Oustalet reported $790K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $48K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $39K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from The Bubba and Lena Mae Oustalet?
The 2024 filing says an application should be a letter from a local charity requesting a contribution. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Bubba and Lena Mae Oustalet's EIN?
The Bubba and Lena Mae Oustalet's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-1404576. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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