CBT Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
CBT Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Plaquemine, Louisiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $33,683 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $3,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$33,683
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$3,500
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees93%
Giving in 2025 was up from $18,333 the year before.
93% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $18,333 | 13 | $1.0 million |
| 2025 | $33,683 | 29 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
CBT Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What CBT Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 27 | $32,333 |
| Texas | 2 | $1,350 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Area United Way | General operations | $3,500 |
| Friends of the Lock | General operations | $3,333 |
| LSU Ej Ourso College of Business | Commercial banking initiative | $3,000 |
| American Heart Association | General operations | $2,000 |
| East Baton Rouge Parish School System | General operations | $2,000 |
| Friends of LPB | General operations | $1,500 |
| Junior Achievement | General operations | $1,500 |
| Krewe Mystique de la Capitale | General operations | $1,500 |
| Lauren Adams Foundation | General operations | $1,000 |
| Mind Relief | General operations | $1,000 |
| Kolbe Prison Ministries | Act retreat | $1,000 |
| National Coalition of 100 Black Women | General operations | $1,000 |
| YMCA of the Capital Area | General operations | $1,000 |
| Youth Valor Outreach International | General operations | $1,000 |
| The Shepherd's Market | General operations | $1,000 |
| Young Entrepreneur Academy of Baton Rouge | General operations | $1,000 |
| Life of A Single Mom | General operations | $1,000 |
| Hope Ministries | General operations | $1,000 |
| O'Brien House | General operations | $700 |
| Mount Airy Baptist Church | General operations | $500 |
| True Hope Church of God in Christ | Next level ministry | $500 |
| Fresh Start Christian Ministries | General operations | $500 |
| Isaiah Marshall Foundation | General operations | $500 |
| City of Plaquemine | General operations | $500 |
| Baker City of Commerce | General operations | $500 |
| Heritage Wellness Institute | General operations | $500 |
| Exchange Club of Baton Rouge | General operations | $500 |
| Mapp | General operations | $350 |
| Companion Animal Alliance | General operations | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Kristen Spedale
- Denage Piper
- Mary Pourciau
- Kim Brooks
- Peter Henry
Questions people ask
Does CBT Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does CBT Foundation Inc give?
$33,683 in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs CBT Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Kristen Spedale (President), Denage Piper (Vice-Preside), Mary Pourciau (Director) and Kim Brooks (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does CBT Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and human services.