The Sedberry Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Baton Rouge, LA EIN: 72-1222008

EducationInternational relations

The Sedberry Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Baton Rouge, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $22K. Net investment income was $11K.

Key facts about The Sedberry Foundation Inc

EIN: 72-1222008
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $22,453
Grants made (2024): 7
Average grant: $3,208
Median grant: $2,827
Total assets: $1,009,915
Primary geography: Louisiana (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who The Sedberry Foundation Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Sedberry Foundation Inc's 7 itemized 2024 grants were Louisiana (88%) and Tennessee (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baton Rouge, LA (2 grants). None of its 7 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

How The Sedberry Foundation Inc gives

Giving grew 876% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 92% 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.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.0M

+3.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$22K

-13.6% YoY

Grant Count

+16.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3K

-26.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sedberry Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $29K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About The Sedberry Foundation Inc

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

EducationInternational relations

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Louisiana $20K (88%)

Tennessee $3K (12%)

Share of all 7 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Louisiana Tennessee

Cities

Baton RougeBoyceHomerShreveportAlexandriaMemphisMempisMetairie

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$1,009,915	$974,180	$951,206
Revenue	$62,272	$53,471	$55,334
Expenses	$26,537	$30,497	$5,939
Qualifying Distributions	$26,537	$30,497	$5,939
Net Investment Income	$11,272	$2,471	$4,333
Distributable Amount	$28,738	$27,371	$25,579

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 7 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

21 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Louisiana Baptist Foundation ($3,742), Louisiana State University Foundati ($3,742), Louisiana 4-H Foundation ($3,742).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Louisiana Baptist Foundation Alexandria, LA	To assistin Louisiana Ag in the Classroom programs	$3,742
Louisiana State University Foundati Baton Rouge, LA	To assist with various programs related to the Foundation's mission.	$3,742
Louisiana 4-H Foundation Baton Rouge, LA	To assist with Louisiana 4-H programs	$3,742
Shriners Hospitals for Children Shreveport, LA	To assist in defraying the cost of medical expenses for children with debilitating illnesses.	$2,827
Gigis Playhouse New Orleans Metairie, LA	To assist with various programs.	$2,800
St Marys Residential Training School Boyce, LA	To assist with various programs for the residents.	$2,800
St Jude Childrens REsearch Hospital Mempis, TN	To assist in defraying the cost of medical expenses for children with debilitating illnesses.	$2,800

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Rose T Sedberry	Vice President	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

EducationInternational relations

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Sedberry Foundation Inc?

The Sedberry Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Baton Rouge, LA. It holds $1.0M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is The Sedberry Foundation Inc?

As of 2024, The Sedberry Foundation Inc holds $1.0M in total assets with $62K in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $22K in 2024.

Where does The Sedberry Foundation Inc operate?

The Sedberry Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Louisiana, Tennessee.

What size grants does The Sedberry Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, The Sedberry Foundation Inc awarded 7 grants totaling $22K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Sedberry Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Sedberry Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $29K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.