Baptist Community Ministries
Accepts applications
Baptist Community Ministries is a private foundation in New Orleans, Louisiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $11.0 million in 264 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $873,294. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$11.0 million
- Number of grants264
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$873,294
- Assets$397 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was up from $9.4 million the year before.
25% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $9.7 million | 211 | $323 million |
| 2023 | $9.4 million | 266 | $369 million |
| 2024 | $11.0 million | 264 | $397 million |
How to apply
| Contact | BCM Grants Committee 1320 St Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70130 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (504) 593-2323 |
| What to submit | See grant application guidelines at www.bcm.org |
| Deadlines | March 15 and september 15 |
| Restrictions | Grant zones: health, education, & public safety; geographical: orleans, jefferson, st. Tammany, st. Bernard & plaquemines parish |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Baptist Community Ministries funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 257 | $10.5 million |
| California | 1 | $65,000 |
| New York | 1 | $17,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Agenda for Children | Early childhood education | $873,294 |
| New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary | Core funding | $500,000 |
| Baptist Community Health Services | Core funding | $250,000 |
| Crossroads Nola | Core funding | $250,000 |
| New Orleans Baptist Ministries Inc | Core funding | $250,000 |
| Fannie C Williams Charter School | Creative learning after school success | $205,281 |
| Giving Hope Inc | Core funding | $200,000 |
| New Orleans Mission Inc | Core funding | $200,000 |
| Policy Institute for the Children of Louisiana | Geaux far louisiana: unified and accessible early childhood services | $180,000 |
| Innocence Project New Orleans | Louisiana law enforcement accountability database | $150,000 |
| Propeller A Force for Social Innovation | Propeller early childhood education accelerator | $150,000 |
| Nonprofit Knowledge Works | Evaluating localized grant making approach | $145,400 |
| Plaquemines Parish Community Care Centers Foundation Inc | Suicide prevention services in plaquemines parish | $144,455 |
| Covenant House | 27/7 crisis intervention and comprehensive residential services for youth experiencing homelessness | $142,628 |
| Center for the Innovative Training of Youth Inc DBA STEM Nola | Stem for every child | $133,000 |
| New Orleans Career Center | Secondary pathways to economic success: partnering to expand high school student access & family advancement | $133,000 |
| Collegiate Academies | Literacy for all: empowering high school students | $125,000 |
| Children's Bureau of New Orleans | Project connect - increasing access to mental health services in schools | $108,438 |
| City Year Inc | Team sponsorship program at success prep thurgood marshall | $100,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Core funding | $100,000 |
| Giving Hope Inc | Fighting food insecurity in nola | $100,000 |
| Global Maritime Ministries Inc | Core funding | $100,000 |
| Good Shepherd Nativity Mission School Inc | Core funding | $100,000 |
| Marillac Community Health Centers | Core funding | $100,000 |
| Northshore Food Bank | Kids weekend food program | $100,000 |
| Special Education Leader Fellowship | Special education leader fellowship: transforming schools in greater new orleans | $100,000 |
| St Thomas Community Health Center Inc | Core funding | $100,000 |
| STEM Library Lab | Creating phenomenon-based K-12 science classrooms | $100,000 |
| Strive | Strive new orleans | $100,000 |
| Thrive New Orleans | Core funding | $100,000 |
| Traininggrounds Inc | Let's grow we play center | $100,000 |
| Uncommon Construction Inc | Uncommon construction 3 tier apprenticeship program | $100,000 |
| Urban Impact Ministries | Urban impact ministries programming | $100,000 |
| Young Life | Core funding | $100,000 |
| 826 New Orleans | New orleans early literacy program | $100,000 |
| Disability Rights Louisiana | Financial access inclusion & resources | $97,500 |
| 22nd Judicial District Court of Louisiana | 22nd c.a.r.e.s. Coordinated | $81,682 |
| College Track | Prosperity via wellness: equip new orleans youth to earn bachelor's degrees and thrive | $80,588 |
| Via Link Inc | Via care | $78,005 |
| Greater New Orleans Foundation | Givenola day 2025 | $75,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Phillip Brodt Resigned May 2025
- Kristyn Carver
- Tanya Jones
- John Kallenborn As of May 2025
- H Merritt Lane III
- Kelly Longwell As of May 2025
- Dianne McGraw
- Ben McLeish As of May 2025
- Jill Nalty
- Chuck Simmons
- Slade Simons
- Dr Casey Stark
- Guy Williams
- Laurie Decuir
- Gina Goetzie
Questions people ask
Does Baptist Community Ministries accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 15 and september 15.
How much does Baptist Community Ministries give?
$11.0 million in tax year 2024, across 264 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Baptist Community Ministries?
Its 2024 filing lists Phillip Brodt Resigned May 2025 (Chair), Kristyn Carver (Trustee), Tanya Jones (Trustee) and John Kallenborn As of May 2025 (Chair) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Baptist Community Ministries fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.