Grayson Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Grayson Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Shreveport, Louisiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.1 million in 34 grants; the typical grant was $26,000 and the largest $550,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.1 million
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$26,000
- Largest grant$550,000
- Assets$54.6 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
27% 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 | $1.7 million | 38 | $46.9 million |
| 2023 | $1.4 million | 39 | $51.6 million |
| 2024 | $2.1 million | 34 | $54.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | John Dean 333 Texas Street 15th Floor, Shreveport, LA 71101 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (318) 429-1525 |
| What to submit | Application forms and instructions should be obtained from the foundation or the website of the community foundation of north Louisiana, www.cfnla.org. Grant applications should be submitted electronically through the community foundation's grant portal. |
| Deadlines | July 31 |
What Grayson Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 34 | $2.1 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Shreveport-Bossier | Charitable | $550,000 |
| Volunteers of America | Charitable | $400,000 |
| Holy Angels Residential Facility | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Centenary College of Louisiana | Charitable | $125,000 |
| Highland Center Corporation | Charitable | $80,000 |
| Arc of Caddo-Bossier Great | Charitable | $70,000 |
| Gingerbread House | Charitable | $47,000 |
| Shreveport Bar Foundation | Charitable | $42,000 |
| Faith and Fostering | Charitable | $39,000 |
| Volunteers for Youth Justice | Charitable | $38,000 |
| Catholic Charities of North Louisiana | Charitable | $33,000 |
| Christian Service Program Institute | Charitable | $32,000 |
| Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse | Charitable | $31,000 |
| Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Shriner's Hospital | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Youth Enrichment Program | Charitable | $28,500 |
| Shreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission | Charitable | $26,000 |
| The Bridge Alzheimers & Dementia Center | Charitable | $26,000 |
| Career Compass of Louisiana | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Center for Families | Charitable | $25,000 |
| LSU in Shreveport Foundation | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Louisiana Key Academy | Charitable | $22,000 |
| Geaux 4 Kids Inc | Charitable | $21,000 |
| Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Biomedical Research Foundation | Charitable | $16,000 |
| Renzi Education & Art Center | Charitable | $15,000 |
| United Way of Northwest Louisiana | Charitable | $15,000 |
| YWCA of Northwest Louisiana | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Basic Necessities | Charitable | $14,000 |
| Noel Memorial United Methodist Church | Charitable | $12,100 |
| Literacy Volunteers at Centenary College | Charitable | $12,000 |
| St Luke's Episcopal Mobile Ministry | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Ar | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Strand Theatre | Charitable | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John W Dean
- C Cody White Jr
- Lisa Axton
- Chris Gabriel
- James Goins
- Nancy Walker
- Lloyd Brown
- David Matlock
Questions people ask
Does Grayson Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: July 31.
How much does Grayson Foundation Inc give?
$2.1 million in tax year 2024, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $26,000.
Who runs Grayson Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists John W Dean (President), C Cody White Jr (Board Member), Lisa Axton (Sec/Treas) and Chris Gabriel (Board Member) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Grayson Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and human services.