Relay Administration Board
Preselected recipients only
Relay Administration Board is a private foundation in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $260,500 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$260,500
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$30.8 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was down from $416,500 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 | $0 | 0 | $25.9 million |
| 2023 | $416,500 | 18 | $28.5 million |
| 2024 | $260,500 | 12 | $30.8 million |
How to apply
Relay Administration Board 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 Relay Administration Board funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 12 | $285,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Deaf Resources Center of Greater BR | General fund | $50,000 |
| Capital Area Deaf Education & Advocacy Force | General fund | $25,000 |
| Council of Organizations Serving the Deaf | General fund | $25,000 |
| Deaf Action Center of la | General fund | $25,000 |
| Deaf Blind Retreat | General fund | $25,000 |
| Lad DBA Deaf Focus | General fund | $25,000 |
| Lafeyette Athletic Association of the Deaf | General fund | $25,000 |
| Liberty Deaf Church | General fund | $25,000 |
| Baton Rouge Association of the Deaf | General fund | $23,000 |
| Alexandria Association of the Deaf | General fund | $20,000 |
| New Orleans Association of the Deaf | General fund | $10,000 |
| LSD Foundation | General fund | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jana Brousard
- Dr Megan Wimberly
- Karen Babineaux
- Ted Hankins
- Braeden Smith
Questions people ask
Does Relay Administration Board accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Relay Administration Board give?
$260,500 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Relay Administration Board?
Its 2024 filing lists Jana Brousard (Secretary), Dr Megan Wimberly (Board Member at Large), Karen Babineaux (Vice President) and Ted Hankins (President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Relay Administration Board fund?
Based on its grants, mainly disability.