The Sedberry Foundation Inc
The Sedberry Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Baton Rouge, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $25K. Net investment income was $18K.
The Sedberry Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Sedberry Foundation Inc gave $25K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,457
- +13.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +28.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,829
- -11.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,630
- Total assets
- $1,053,000
- +4.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (86% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Sedberry Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Louisiana Baptist Foundation ($4K). Together the top 9 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 29 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Sedberry Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 1057% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 79% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2020) to $26K (2023). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Baptist Foundation Alexandria, LA | To assistin Louisiana Ag in the Classroom programs | $3,631 |
| Gigis Playhouse New Orleans Metairie, LA | To assist with various programs. | $3,631 |
| St Marys Residential Training School Boyce, LA | To assist with various programs for the residents. | $3,631 |
| St Jude Childrens REsearch Hospital Mempis, TN | To assist in defraying the cost of medical expenses for children with debilitating illnesses. | $3,631 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children Shreveport, LA | To assist in defraying the cost of medical expenses for children with debilitating illnesses. | $3,630 |
| Louisiana State University Foundati Baton Rouge, LA | To assist with various programs related to the Foundation's mission. | $3,500 |
| Louisiana 4-H Foundation Baton Rouge, LA | To assist with Louisiana 4-H programs | $1,500 |
| LA Found for Agric in the Classroom Baton Rouge, LA | To assist in Agriculture education programs | $1,500 |
| Redstick Cares Baton Rouge, LA | To assist in support for the homeless | $803 |
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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 | $1,053,000 | $70,766 | $27,681 | $25,457 | 9 | $25,472 | $18,027 | $32,071 |
| 2024 | $1,009,915 | $62,272 | $26,537 | $22,453 | 7 | $26,537 | $11,272 | $28,738 |
| 2023 | $974,180 | $53,471 | $30,497 | $26,000 | 6 | $30,497 | $2,471 | $27,371 |
| 2022 | $951,206 | $55,334 | $5,939 | $2,200 | 3 | $5,939 | $4,333 | $25,579 |
| 2021 | $901,810 | $57,557 | $5,707 | $2,300 | 4 | $5,707 | $6,984 | $23,180 |
| 2020 | $849,960 | $45,915 | $5,181 | $2,000 | 1 | — | $4,675 | $20,391 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sedberry Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $32K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Sedberry Foundation Inc's only listed officer is Rose T Sedberry, Vice President on every filing since 2020 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rose T Sedberry
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Sharon Ragusa (2020–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
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 Sedberry Foundation Inc
How much does The Sedberry Foundation Inc give each year?
The Sedberry Foundation Inc gave $25K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $22K across 7 grants.
What is The Sedberry Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Sedberry Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $3,630, and its average grant was $2,829, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Sedberry Foundation Inc give grants?
The Sedberry Foundation Inc gives mostly in Louisiana: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baton Rouge, LA (4 grants).
Does The Sedberry Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Sedberry Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Sedberry Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Sedberry Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Louisiana Baptist Foundation ($3,631), Gigis Playhouse New Orleans ($3,631) and St Marys Residential Training School ($3,631), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Sedberry Foundation Inc?
The Sedberry Foundation Inc reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32K (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.
What is The Sedberry Foundation Inc?
The Sedberry Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Baton Rouge, LA. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Sedberry Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Sedberry Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-1222008. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 1, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 21, 2026)
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