Funding search · EIN 208091007 · Baton Rouge, LA

The Merice Boo Johnston Grigsby

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

127
grants reported
$2.2M
total given
2022–2025
filing years
$10,000
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 20222025. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

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Top recipients

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  • Louisiana Association of Business and Industry Foundation2 grants · $300,000
  • Teach for America - Louisiana4 grants · $220,000
  • Hospice of Baton Rouge2 grants · $115,000
  • Baton Rouge General Foundation3 grants · $115,000
  • New Schools for Baton Rouge1 grant · $100,000
  • The Emerge Center4 grants · $93,341
  • Gardere Community Chrisitian School1 grant · $85,000
  • St Lillian'S Academy3 grants · $80,000
  • Alzheimer'S Services of the Capital Area4 grants · $80,000
  • Hope Ministries of Baton Rouge4 grants · $80,000

Giving over time

$618,001
2022
$505,223
2023
$557,433
2024
$480,781
2025

Grant history

The 100 largest of 127 grants.

  • $200,000

    Louisiana Association of Business and Industry Foundation · Baton Rouge, LA · 2022

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $100,000

    Hospice of Baton Rouge · Baton Rouge, LA · 2024

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $100,000

    Teach for America - Louisiana · Baton Rouge, LA · 2024

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $100,000

    Louisiana Association of Business and Industry Foundation · Baton Rouge, LA · 2023

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $100,000

    New Schools for Baton Rouge · Baton Rouge, LA · 2022

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $85,000

    Gardere Community Chrisitian School · Baton Rouge, LA · 2025

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $75,000

    Gardere Community Christian School · Baton Rouge, LA · 2023

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $60,000

    Baton Rouge General Foundation · Baton Rouge, LA · 2025

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $50,000

    Teach for America - Louisiana · Baton Rouge, LA · 2023

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $45,000

    Teach for America - Louisiana · Baton Rouge, LA · 2022

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $35,000

    St Lillian'S Academy · Baton Rouge, LA · 2025

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $30,000

    Baton Rouge General Foundation · Baton Rouge, LA · 2022

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $25,060

    The Emerge Center · Baton Rouge, LA · 2024

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $25,001

    Career Compass of Louisiana · Baton Rouge, LA · 2022

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $25,000

    Hope Ministries of Baton Rouge · Baton Rouge, LA · 2025

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $25,000

    La Law Enforcement & Criminal Justice · Baton Rouge, LA · 2025

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $25,000

    Launch Therapy Center · Denham Springs, LA · 2025

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $25,000

    Teach for America - Louisiana · Baton Rouge, LA · 2025

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $25,000

    Baton Rouge General Foundation · Baton Rouge, LA · 2024

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $25,000

    Hope Ministries of Baton Rouge · Baton Rouge, LA · 2024

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $25,000

    Launch Therapy Center · Denham Springs, LA · 2024

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $25,000

    St Lillian'S Academy · Baton Rouge, LA · 2024

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $25,000

    Als Association - Lams Chapter · Baton Rouge, LA · 2023

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $25,000

    Hope Ministries of Baton Rouge · Baton Rouge, LA · 2023

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $25,000

    Jdrf International · Baton Rouge, LA · 2023

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $25,000

    The Emerge Center · Baton Rouge, LA · 2023

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $25,000

    The Emerge Center · Baton Rouge, LA · 2022

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $20,000

    Alzheimer'S Services of the Capital Area · Baton Rouge, LA · 2025

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $20,000

    Alzheimer'S Services of the Capital Area · Baton Rouge, LA · 2024

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $20,000

    Alzheimer'S Services of the Capital Area · Baton Rouge, LA · 2023

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $20,000

    Amikids Baton Rouge · Baton Rouge, LA · 2023

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $20,000

    St Lillian'S Academy · Baton Rouge, LA · 2023

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $20,000

    Alzheimer'S Services of the Capital Area · Baton Rouge, LA · 2022

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $20,000

    Amikids Baton Rouge · Baton Rouge, LA · 2022

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $20,000

    Cristo Rey Br Franciscan High School · Baton Rouge, LA · 2022

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $18,281

    The Emerge Center · Baton Rouge, LA · 2025

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $16,000

    Salvation Army of Greater Br · Baton Rouge, LA · 2025

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $15,000

    Hospice of Baton Rouge · Baton Rouge, LA · 2025

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $15,000

    St Jude Children'S Research Hospitalalsac · Baton Rouge, LA · 2025

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $15,000

    Capital Area Autism Network · Baton Rouge, LA · 2024

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $15,000

    Olol Children'S Health Children'S Developmental Center at McMains · Baton Rouge, LA · 2024

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $15,000

    St Jude Children'S Research Hospitalalsac · Baton Rouge, LA · 2024

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $15,000

    St Jude Children'S Research Hospitalalsac · Baton Rouge, LA · 2023

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $15,000

    St Jude Children'S Research Hospitalalsac · Baton Rouge, LA · 2022

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $15,000

    Stand for Children · New Orleans, LA · 2022

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $10,000

    Als Association - Lams Chapter · Baton Rouge, LA · 2025

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $10,000

    Arthritis Foundation · Atlanta, GA · 2025

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $10,000

    Foundation of the Br Sunrise Rotary Club · Baton Rouge, LA · 2025

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $10,000

    Hunters for the Hungry Louisiana · Baton Rouge, LA · 2025

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $10,000

    Istrouma Area Council Boy Scouts · Baton Rouge, LA · 2025

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $10,000

    Als Association - Lams Chapter · Baton Rouge, LA · 2024

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $10,000

    Breakthrough T1d (Formerly Jdrf) · Baton Rouge, LA · 2024

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $10,000

    Cystic Fibrosis Foundation · Baton Rouge, LA · 2024

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $10,000

    Friendswood High Mustang Band Booster Club · Friendswood, TX · 2024

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $10,000

    Hunters for the Hungry Louisiana · Baton Rouge, LA · 2024

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $10,000

    Louisiana Parole Project · Baton Rouge, LA · 2024

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $10,000

    Make-a-Wish Foundation · Metairie, LA · 2024

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $10,000

    Mary Bird Perkins · Baton Rouge, LA · 2024

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $10,000

    Mission Heart · Baton Rouge, LA · 2024

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $10,000

    St Michael'S High School · Baton Rouge, LA · 2024

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $10,000

    Big Buddy · Baton Rouge, LA · 2023

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $10,000

    Hunters for the Hungry Louisiana · Baton Rouge, LA · 2023

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $10,000

    Make-a-Wish Foundation · Metairie, LA · 2023

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $10,000

    Dream Teachers Llc · Baton Rouge, LA · 2022

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $10,000

    Greater Baton Rouge Hope Academy · Baton Rouge, LA · 2022

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $8,223

    Arthritis Foundation · Atlanta, GA · 2023

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $8,000

    Baton Rouge Children'S Advocacy Center · Baton Rouge, LA · 2024

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $7,500

    Big River Economic & Agricultural Development Alliance · Baton Rouge, LA · 2025

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $7,500

    Big River Economic & Agricultural Development Alliance · Baton Rouge, LA · 2024

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $6,500

    Louis J Thibodeaux Youth Sailing Program · Baton Rouge, LA · 2024

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $6,000

    The Dyslexia Association of Greater Br Inc Dba the Brighton School · Baton Rouge, LA · 2023

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $6,000

    Thrive Foundation · Baton Rouge, LA · 2023

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $5,000

    Bastion Community Resilience · New Orleans, LA · 2025

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $5,000

    Big Buddy · Baton Rouge, LA · 2025

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $5,000

    Blood Cancer United · Washington, DC · 2025

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $5,000

    Capital Area Autism Network · Baton Rouge, LA · 2025

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $5,000

    Cystic Fibrosis Foundation · Baton Rouge, LA · 2025

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $5,000

    Make-a-Wish Foundation · Metairie, LA · 2025

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $5,000

    Redsticks Cares · Baton Rouge, LA · 2025

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $5,000

    The Arc Baton Rouge · Baton Rouge, LA · 2025

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $5,000

    Upliftd Women'S Community Rehab Center · Baton Rouge, LA · 2025

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $5,000

    Volunteers of America · Baton Rouge, LA · 2025

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $5,000

    Big Buddy · Baton Rouge, LA · 2024

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $5,000

    Family and Youth Service Center · Baton Rouge, LA · 2024

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $5,000

    Fellowship of Christian Athletes · Kansas City, MO · 2024

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $5,000

    Louisiana Center for Children'S Rights · New Orleans, LA · 2024

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $5,000

    Maddie'S Footprints · Lafayette, LA · 2024

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $5,000

    Pointe Coupee Early Childhood Coalition · New Roads, LA · 2024

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $5,000

    Volunteers for Youth Justice · Shreveport, LA · 2024

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $5,000

    Baton Rouge Children'S Advocacy Center · Baton Rouge, LA · 2023

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $5,000

    Big River Economic & Agricultural Development Alliance · Baton Rouge, LA · 2023

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $5,000

    Clean Pelican · Baton Rouge, LA · 2023

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $5,000

    Heartgift · New Orleans, LA · 2023

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $5,000

    Line4line · Baton Rouge, LA · 2023

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $5,000

    Louisiana Arts and Science Museum · Baton Rouge, LA · 2023

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $5,000

    Louisiana Center for Children'S Rights · New Orleans, LA · 2023

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $5,000

    Olol Children'S Health Children'S Developmental Center at McMains · Baton Rouge, LA · 2023

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $5,000

    The Christian Outreach Center · Baton Rouge, LA · 2023

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $5,000

    Top Box Foods Louisiana · New Orleans, LA · 2023

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

  • $5,000

    Als Association - Lams Chapter · Baton Rouge, LA · 2022

    To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization

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