BATON ROUGE AREA FOUNDATION
Baton Rouge, LA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
72-6030391
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Baton Rouge, LA, US
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501(c)3
•
EIN
72-6030391
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Baton Rouge Area Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives within Louisiana. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $31.1 million across 607 grantees, emphasizing a relationship-based approach to funding. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and provides grants solely by invitation; nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
FOUNDATION UNITES HUMAN & FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE IN SOUTHERN LOUISIANA
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
NEW SCHOOLS FOR NEW ORLEANS INC
$9M
7%
LSU FOUNDATION
$4.3M
3%
NATL CHRISTIAN CHARITABLE FDN INC
$3.7M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
340
Median 1st year grant
$16.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BATON ROUGE AREA FOUNDATION?
No. BATON ROUGE AREA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BATON ROUGE AREA FOUNDATION give?
BATON ROUGE AREA FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Louisiana, New York, and Georgia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are BATON ROUGE AREA FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BATON ROUGE AREA FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $17 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BATON ROUGE AREA FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, BATON ROUGE AREA FOUNDATION awarded about 340 grants, totaling nearly $31.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BATON ROUGE AREA FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, BATON ROUGE AREA FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 610 grantees. Recent grantees include NEW SCHOOLS FOR NEW ORLEANS INC, LSU FOUNDATION, and NATL CHRISTIAN CHARITABLE FDN INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BATON ROUGE AREA FOUNDATION?
BATON ROUGE AREA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.