The YWCA OF GREATER BATON ROUGE IS DEDICATED TO ELIMINATING RACISM; EMPOWERING WOMEN; AND PROMOTING PEACE, JUSTICE, FREEDOM, AND DIGNITY FOR ALL. THEY PROMOTE SOLUTIONOS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF WOMEN, GIRLS, AND PEOPLE OF COLOR ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.7M
+14.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$181K
-5.1% YoY
Grant Count
16
+77.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
-46.6% YoY
About Ywca of Greater Baton Rouge
Based on IRS filings
Ywca of Greater Baton Rouge is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in BATON ROUGE, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 16 grants totaling $181K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,690,862 | $5,833,951 | $3,021,749 |
| Revenue | $8,382,867 | $8,024,248 | $5,884,408 |
| Expenses | $6,701,253 | $7,137,839 | $5,674,663 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
25 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include United Cajun Navy ($20,000), 2911 Academy ($20,000), Unbuntu ($18,648).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| METRO HEALTH BATON ROUGE, LA | EXPAND ACCESS TO HIV TESTING, PREP MEDICATION AND REDUCING THE SPREAD OF HIV/AIDS IN EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH. | $6,830 |
| UNBUNTU BATON ROUGE, LA | EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS, PARTICULARLY WOMEN TO ACCESS RESOURCES, MAKE INFORMED CHOICES, AND IMPROVE WELL-BEING THROUGH COLLABORATIVE ACTION CIRCLES AND HOLISTIC PROGRAMMING IN EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH. | $18,648 |
| UPSTAGE BATON ROUGE, LA | EXPAND ACCESS TO ARTS EDUCATION AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS IN EBRP, SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSING ISSUES LIKE GUN VIOLENCE, EDUCATION AND FAMILY CHALLENGES. | $9,893 |
| HEART TO HEART BATON ROUGE, LA | EXPAND ACCESS TO QUALITY MEDICAL CARE AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOW-INCOME STUDENTS IN HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED AREAS OF THE PARISH. | $15,080 |
| LARQUE MASSAGE BATON ROUGE, LA | EXPAND ACCESS TO MENTORSHIP AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPY FOR YOUTH, ALONG WITH TRAUMA INFORMED MASSAGE SERVICES FORLOW-INCOME VICTIMS. | $10,000 |
| SWEATING IN SPIRIT BATON ROUGE, LA | TO CHANGE THE BATON ROUGE COMMUNITY AND LIVES OF LOCAL TEENS (RESIDING IN TARGETED, HIGH-RISK ZIP CODES) THROUGH HEALTH AND FITNESS, MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS, AND COLLEGE CAREER PROJECTIONS. PROVIDES SERVICES FOR TEENS AGES (12-18) IN THE AREAS OF CAREER AND EDUCATIONAL MENTORSHIP, HEALTH AND FITNESS EDUCATION EVENTS, AND MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING. | $5,866 |
| CAPITAL HIGH ALUMNI BATON ROUGE, LA | EXPANDING YOUTH ACCESS TO MENTORING AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FOR CAPITAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN NORTH BATON ROUGE. | $10,000 |
| 2911 ACADEMY BATON ROUGE, LA | ALL PROVIDERS WILL PROVIDE YOUTH AND ADULT MENTAL HEALTH, EDUCATIONAL, PHYSICAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND ELIMINATE BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT SERVICES. | $10,000 |
| LA ELITE SPORTS BATON ROUGE, LA | ALL PROVIDERS WILL PROVIDE YOUTH AND ADULT MENTAL HEALTH, EDUCATIONAL, PHYSICAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND ELIMINATE BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT SERVICES. | $7,500 |
| UNITED CAJUN NAVY BATON ROUGE, LA | ALL PROVIDERS WILL PROVIDE YOUTH AND ADULT MENTAL HEALTH, EDUCATIONAL, PHYSICAL HEALTH SERVICES AND ELIMINATE BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT SERVICES. | $20,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIANNA PAYTON | CEO | 40 | $154,146 |
| MELISSA HAYES | CFO | 40 | $121,205 |
| PENNY CLEMENT | MEMBER-AT-LARGE | 2 | — |
| JADA LEWIS | MEMBER-AT-LARGE | 2 | — |
| ASHLEY SAUCIER MD | MEMBER-AT-LARGE | 2 | — |
| RENADA DESCHAMP | MEMBER-AT-LARGE | 2 | — |
| KATHY VICTORIAN | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| LAUREN FOWLER | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| KRISTI RICHARD | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ywca of Greater Baton Rouge?
Ywca of Greater Baton Rouge is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in BATON ROUGE, LA. It holds $6.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Ywca of Greater Baton Rouge?
As of 2024, Ywca of Greater Baton Rouge holds $6.7M in total assets with $8.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 16 grants totaling $181K in 2024.
Where does Ywca of Greater Baton Rouge operate?
Ywca of Greater Baton Rouge has awarded grants in Louisiana.
What size grants does Ywca of Greater Baton Rouge award?
In 2024, Ywca of Greater Baton Rouge awarded 16 grants totaling $181K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Ywca of Greater Baton Rouge's EIN?
Ywca of Greater Baton Rouge's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-0650993. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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