Baton Rouge Area Foundation
Baton Rouge, Louisiana · EIN 726030391 · Private foundation
Based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Baton Rouge Area Foundation has awarded $114.0M across 1,320 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to National Christian Charitable Foundation. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Baton Rouge Area Foundation funds
Baton Rouge Area Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, community improvement, disability services, domestic violence, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, families, homeless population, lgbtq people, low-income communities, older adults.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Christian Charitable Foundation FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THE CONWILL DONOR ADVISED FUND | Alpharetta, GA | $3.7M | 2023 |
| New Schools for New Orleans Inc LOUISIANA EDUCATION: 2015-2021 PROGRAM | New Orleans, LA | $2.4M | 2022 |
| Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank Inc GENERAL SUPPORT, TO SUPPORT HUNGER ACTION MONTH, FOR HURRICAN FRANCINE RELIEF, TO SUPPORT THE FARM FRESH HEALTHY FOOD INITIATIVE, TO ASSIST | Baton Rouge, LA | $2.2M | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from Baton Rouge Area Foundation
Baton Rouge Area Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at braf.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Baton Rouge Area Foundation
- Does Baton Rouge Area Foundation accept grant applications?
- Baton Rouge Area Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Baton Rouge Area Foundation fund?
- Baton Rouge Area Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include National Christian Charitable Foundation, New Schools for New Orleans Inc, Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank Inc. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Baton Rouge Area Foundation give in grants?
- Baton Rouge Area Foundation reported $26.4M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $114.0M over 1,320 grants.
- Where is Baton Rouge Area Foundation located?
- Baton Rouge Area Foundation is based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 726030391.
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