Baton Rouge Area Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2026
Total received
$48.6M
Foundation funders
80
Grants recorded
200
Years covered
2020–2026
Who funds Baton Rouge Area Foundation?
Baton Rouge Area Foundation is funded by 80 grantmakers, led by The Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc ($24.1M), Walton Family Foundation Inc ($6.0M), The Newton B Thomas Support Foundation ($2.6M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $48.6M in grants to Baton Rouge Area Foundation between 2020–2026.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $329K (2026) to $13.3M (2021). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $329K.
What grants has Baton Rouge Area Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Helen S Barnes Tr for Baton Rouge Area | GENERAL | $329,410 |
| 2025 | Helen S Barnes Tr for Baton Rouge Area | GENERAL | $295,338 |
| 2025 | McMains Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $213,000 |
| 2025 | Air Products Foundation | PARTNER WITH BRAF IN SUPPORT OF VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS FOR SORRENTO PRIMARY SCHOOL | $202,000 |
| 2025 | Grocery Manufacturers Representation Association of New Orleans GMRA | TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS | $152,655 |
| 2025 | The Burden Foundation | DONOR ADVISED FUND | $143,721 |
| 2025 | Our Lady of the Lake Hospital Inc | General Support | $140,000 |
| 2025 | Gates Family Foundation | PROJECT SUPPORT | $62,000 |
| 2025 | Chi Omega Fraternity-Phi Gamma | Charitable | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Rotary Club of Baton Rouge Foundation | MAUI DISASTER SUPPORT | $16,050 |
| 2025 | Woman's Hospital Foundation D/B/a Woman's Hospital | COMMUNITY SAFETY IMPACT FUND | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Catholic Charities of Dallas Inc | EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM | $9,782 |
| 2025 | General Health System | CHARITY EFFORTS | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Air Products Foundation | SUPPORT TOWARD HBCU DAY AT THE CAPITOL | $2,500 |
| 2024 | The Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc | TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR K-12 STUDENTS IN THE U.S. | $5,400,000 |
| 2024 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | To Support statewide implementation of education policy solutions to address learning loss and improve student outcomes at scale in at least four states, including Arkansas. | $3,000,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $879,644 |
| 2024 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | To support Louisiana's longest-standing coastal reporting to promote public understanding of coastal restoration, protection, and resilience, and related environmental challenges of the U.S. Gulf coast region. | $600,000 |
| 2024 | The Newton B Thomas Support Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE BATON ROUGE AREA FOUNDATION | $410,784 |
| 2024 | GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc | COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $349,267 |
| 2024 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | To advance inclusive education practices in Northwest Arkansas. | $289,700 |
| 2024 | Helen S Barnes Tr for Baton Rouge Area | GENERAL | $285,128 |
| 2024 | Air Products Foundation | SUPPORT TOWARD LAUNCH THERAPY CENTER CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $250,000 |
| 2024 | The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham | FAMILY AND SOCIAL SERVICES; DAF FUNDED | $215,000 |
| 2024 | McMains Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $197,000 |
| 2024 | Employee Assistance Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $155,065 |
| 2024 | Grocery Manufacturers Representation Association of New Orleans GMRA | TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS | $142,382 |
| 2024 | The Milford Wampold Support Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2024 | L Cary Saurage II Foundation | Charitable - General Annual Support | $91,735 |
| 2024 | Catholic Charities of Dallas Inc | EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM | $32,189 |
Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Baton Rouge Area Foundation?
Baton Rouge Area Foundation is funded by 80 grantmakers, led by The Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc ($24.1M), Walton Family Foundation Inc ($6.0M), The Newton B Thomas Support Foundation ($2.6M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $48.6M in grants to Baton Rouge Area Foundation between 2020–2026.
Who is Baton Rouge Area Foundation's largest funder?
The Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of Baton Rouge Area Foundation, with $24.1M across 4 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has Baton Rouge Area Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $48.6M in grants to Baton Rouge Area Foundation across 200 grants from 80 funders between 2020–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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