The Merice Boo Johnston Grigsby
The Merice Boo Johnston Grigsby Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 2006 and based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Operating as a 501(c)(3) organization, the foundation supports a diverse range of nonprofit initiatives across multiple states, with a particular focus on organizations in Louisiana, Alabama, and Georgia.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.9M
-7.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$557K
+10.3% YoY
Grant Count
35
+16.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$16K
-5.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports organizations involved in:
- Arts and humanities (visual arts, performing arts)
- Education (including higher education)
- Conservation and science
- Environmental education and natural resources
- Medical and health services
- Human services and family services
- Community and economic development
Grantmaking
How to Apply
** The foundation accepts online grant applications. Applicants should download the online application from the foundation's website to begin the process.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds projects in multiple cities across three states:
- Louisiana: Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Metairie, New Orleans, Opelausen, Saint Gabriel
- Alabama: Pelham
- Georgia: Atlanta
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $4,851,591
- Total Revenues: $206,986
- Total Expenses: $603,174
- Total Liabilities: $0
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $5,247,779
- Total Revenues: $624,292
- Total Expenses: $552,721
- Investment Income and Dividends: $124,292
Funding Sources: The foundation receives contributions and generates investment income from its endowment.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,851,591 | $5,247,779 | $5,176,208 |
| Revenue | $206,986 | $624,292 | $600,122 |
| Expenses | $603,174 | $552,721 | $661,267 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $557,433 | $505,223 | $618,001 |
| Net Investment Income | $161,245 | $76,794 | $56,856 |
| Distributable Amount | $348,620 | $326,372 | $328,342 |
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
137 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Merice Boo Johnston Grigsby
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation's board consists of five members, all serving without compensation:
- L Lane Grigsby
- Tami Grigsby Moran
- Todd William Grigsby
- Ainsley Grigsby
- Michael Moran
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| L LANE GRIGSBY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TAMI GRIGSBY MORAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TODD WILLIAM GRIGSBY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| AINSLEY GRIGSBY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL MORAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
Contact Information
- Website: www.boogrigsbyfoundation.com
- Phone: 225-753-5857
- Address: 15635 Airline Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70817-7318
- EIN: 20-8091007
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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