The Merice Boo Johnston Grigsby
The Merice Boo Johnston Grigsby is a private foundation based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It provides financial support to charitable organizations serving Baton Rouge and Louisiana, as well as some national organizations.
The Merice Boo Johnston Grigsby at a glance
In short: The Merice Boo Johnston Grigsby gave $481K across 31 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in Louisiana. 32% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $480,781
- -13.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 31
- -11.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,509
- -2.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,501,051
- -7.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (10 of 31, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (97% 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 Merice Boo Johnston Grigsby
- How to Apply
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The foundation provides a grant request form to download and submit with supporting materials. The filing identifies Molly Aguillard as the application contact.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists four annual deadlines: March 15, June 15, September 15, and December 15. The website says yearly requests should be submitted by September 15 for consideration at the October meeting; that date has passed for 2026.
- Deadline
- The filing lists four annual deadlines: March 15, June 15, September 15, and December 15.
- Contact
Application contact: Molly Aguillard
Mailing address: 15635 Airline Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
Phone: (225) 753-5857
Website: https://boogrigsbyfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Merice Boo Johnston Grigsby
Who The Merice Boo Johnston Grigsby funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Gardere Community Chrisitian School ($85K). Together the top 10 received $334K.
Grant Size Distribution
153 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 142 grants of 153 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The website describes a focus on Baton Rouge and other Louisiana communities, with occasional support for national organizations, including some without a local affiliation. In 2025, 97% of grant dollars went to Louisiana recipients, 2% to Georgia recipients, and 1% to recipients in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Merice Boo Johnston Grigsby open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 31 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 65% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 22% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 130% 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 $481K (2025) to $664K (2020). In 2025 it made 31 grants totaling $481K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gardere Community Chrisitian School Baton Rouge, LA | To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization | $85,000 |
| Baton Rouge General Foundation Baton Rouge, LA | To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization | $60,000 |
| St Lillian's Academy Baton Rouge, LA | To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization | $35,000 |
| Hope Ministries of Baton Rouge Baton Rouge, LA | To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization | $25,000 |
| La Law Enforcement & Criminal Justice Baton Rouge, LA | To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization | $25,000 |
| Launch Therapy Center Denham Springs, LA | To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization | $25,000 |
| Teach for America - Louisiana Baton Rouge, LA | To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization | $25,000 |
| Alzheimer's Services of the Capital Area Baton Rouge, LA | To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization | $20,000 |
| The Emerge Center Baton Rouge, LA | To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization | $18,281 |
| Salvation Army of Greater BR Baton Rouge, LA | To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization | $16,000 |
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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 | $4,501,051 | $181,083 | $531,623 | $480,781 | 31 | $480,781 | $120,241 | $368,763 |
| 2024 | $4,851,591 | $206,986 | $603,174 | $557,433 | 35 | $557,433 | $161,245 | $348,620 |
| 2023 | $5,247,779 | $624,292 | $552,721 | $505,223 | 30 | $505,223 | $76,794 | $326,372 |
| 2022 | $5,176,208 | $600,122 | $661,267 | $618,001 | 31 | $618,001 | $56,856 | $328,342 |
| 2021 | $5,237,353 | $586,132 | $633,076 | $585,682 | 26 | $585,682 | $38,738 | $336,029 |
| 2020 | $5,284,297 | $1,050,224 | $703,173 | $663,668 | 15 | — | $35,719 | $301,946 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Merice Boo Johnston Grigsby reported a distributable amount of $369K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose is to give financial support to charitable organizations serving Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and national communities. Its website describes support for public, private, and charter education; medical and health organizations; performing and visual arts and arts education; direct human services; community development and planning; and conservation and environmental education.
Its 2025 grants included organizations whose missions illustrate the range of supported work. Hope Ministries of Baton Rouge says its mission is to prevent homelessness and promote self-sufficiency and dignity. Alzheimer’s Services of the Capital Area says it teaches, cares for, and connects people affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other memory-related impairments. The Emerge Center says it supports access to therapeutic services and education for people with autism and communication challenges. Other 2025 recipients included organizations serving people with developmental disabilities, cancer patients, and people affected by arthritis.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $480,781 through 31 grants. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $85,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The foundation’s website says grants are generally $1,000 to $5,000, with larger projects assessed based on project size; it also notes that some grants may be awarded over three to five years.
Among the larger 2025 awards were $85,000 to Gardere Community Christian School, $60,000 to Baton Rouge General Foundation, $35,000 to St. Lillian’s Academy, and $25,000 each to Hope Ministries of Baton Rouge, LA Law Enforcement & Criminal Justice, Launch Therapy Center, and Teach for America–Louisiana. Other grants included $20,000 to Alzheimer’s Services of the Capital Area, $18,281 to The Emerge Center, and $16,000 to the Salvation Army of Greater Baton Rouge.
The foundation’s website says its board reviews requests quarterly and votes on complete applications. Applicants should submit a separate proposal for each project and request a specific amount. Applications and supporting documents must be submitted in PDF format. The filing states that grants are awarded only to 501(c)(3) organizations. The website says applicants are notified when a complete request is received and usually hear a decision within a month of the quarterly meeting at which it is reviewed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists L Lane Grigsby, Tami Grigsby Moran, Todd William Grigsby, Ainsley Grigsby, and Michael Moran as board members.
The Merice Boo Johnston Grigsby's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
L. Lane Grigsby
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tami Grigsby Moran
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd William Grigsby
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ainsley Grigsby
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Moran
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Tricia Grigsby Sanchez (2020–2021) — Board Member
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 Merice Boo Johnston Grigsby
How much does The Merice Boo Johnston Grigsby give each year?
The Merice Boo Johnston Grigsby gave $481K across 31 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $557K across 35 grants.
What is The Merice Boo Johnston Grigsby's typical grant size?
The Merice Boo Johnston Grigsby's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,509, across 31 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Merice Boo Johnston Grigsby that year got $17K on average.
Where does The Merice Boo Johnston Grigsby give grants?
The Merice Boo Johnston Grigsby gives mostly in Louisiana: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Baton Rouge, LA (26 grants).
Who are The Merice Boo Johnston Grigsby's largest grantees?
The Merice Boo Johnston Grigsby's largest 2025 grantees include Gardere Community Chrisitian School ($85,000), Baton Rouge General Foundation ($60,000) and St Lillian's Academy ($35,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Merice Boo Johnston Grigsby?
The Merice Boo Johnston Grigsby reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $481K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $369K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Merice Boo Johnston Grigsby fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to give financial support to charitable organizations serving Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and national communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Merice Boo Johnston Grigsby?
The foundation provides a grant request form to download and submit with supporting materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Merice Boo Johnston Grigsby's EIN?
The Merice Boo Johnston Grigsby's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8091007. 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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