J B Atkins Foundation
Accepts applications
J B Atkins Foundation is a private foundation in Shreveport, Louisiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $52,500 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$52,500
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was down from $197,500 the year before.
7% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $72,500 | 28 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $197,500 | 14 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $52,500 | 15 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Edward J Crawford III 333 Texas Street Suite 2300, Shreveport, LA 71101 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (318) 222-2161 |
| What to submit | Letter of introduction and purpose of organization |
What J B Atkins Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 14 | $51,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shreveport Symphony | Civic | $10,000 |
| Centenary College of la | Educational | $5,000 |
| Fuller Center for Housing Nwla | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Martin Luther King Center | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Shreveport Greenquerbes Park | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Southfield School | Education | $5,000 |
| Strand Theater | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Volunteers of America | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Common Ground Community Center | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Boy Scouts of America Norwela Council | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Lifeshare Blood Center | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Shreveport Opera | Civic | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Community Foundation of Shreveport-Bossier | Charitable | $500 |
| Independence Bowl Foundation | Civic | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- E J Crawford III
- W J Atkins Jr
- Katherine C Weir
- John E Atkins
Questions people ask
Does J B Atkins Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does J B Atkins Foundation give?
$52,500 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs J B Atkins Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists E J Crawford III (BD of Control), W J Atkins Jr (BD of Control), Katherine C Weir (BD of Control) and John E Atkins (BD of Control).
What does J B Atkins Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, community development and education.