The Merice Boo Johnston Grigsby | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 20-8091007
Foundation Overview
Based in Baton Rouge, LA, The Merice Boo Johnston Grigsby has awarded 295 grants totaling $6,436,486 to organizations in Louisiana, Alabama and 9 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $300,000, with a median award of $5,000.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$6,436,486
Total Assets
$7,060,639
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
30
Median Grant
$7,112
% Median Grant Growth
+42%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 37%
11 of 30 recipients (37%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
Louisiana
92% of all grants are concentrated in Louisiana, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Louisiana, funding concentrates in Baton Rouge (87%), New Orleans (8%), Saint Gabriel (1%).
Funding Trajectory
-32%
Declining funding trend with 32% decrease over 7 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
General Purposes + Education
Dual focus on general purposes (67%) and education, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Merice Boo Johnston Grigsby's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Als Association - Lams Chapter | $25,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2023 |
| Alzheimer's Services Of The Capital Area | $20,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2023 |
| Amikids Baton Rouge | $20,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2023 |
| Arthritis Foundation | $8,223 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2023 |
| Baton Rouge Children's Advocacy Center | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2023 |
| Big Buddy | $10,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2023 |
| Big River Economic & Agricultural Development Alliance | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2023 |
| Broken For Breakthrough | $1,000 | Opelousas, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2023 |
| Clean Pelican Inc | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2023 |
| Gardere Community Christian School | $75,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2023 |
| Heartgift | $5,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2023 |
| Hope Ministries Of Baton Rouge | $25,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2023 |
| Hunters For The Hungry Louisiana | $10,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2023 |
| Jdrf International | $25,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2023 |
| Junior Achievement Of Greater Baton Rouge | $2,500 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2023 |
| Line4line | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2023 |
| Louisiana Arts And Science Museum | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2023 |
| Louisiana Association Of Business And Industry Foundation | $100,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2023 |
| Louisiana Center For Children's Rights | $5,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2023 |
| Make-a-wish Foundation | $10,000 | Metairie, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2023 |
| Olol Children's Health Children's Developmental Center At Mcmains | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2023 |
| Sexual Trauma Awareness & Response Center | $1,500 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2023 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospitalalsac | $15,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2023 |
| St Lillian's Academy | $20,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2023 |
| Teach For America - Louisiana | $50,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2023 |
| The Christian Outreach Center | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2023 |
| The Dyslexia Association Of Greater Br Inc Dba The Brighton School | $6,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2023 |
| The Emerge Center | $25,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2023 |
| Thrive Foundation | $6,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2023 |
| Top Box Foods Louisiana | $5,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2023 |
| Als Association - Lams Chapter | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Alzheimer's Services Of The Capital Area | $20,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Amikids Baton Rouge | $20,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Baton Rouge Children's Advocacy Center | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Baton Rouge General Foundation | $30,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Big River Economic & Agricultural Development Alliance | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Career Compass Of Louisiana | $25,001 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Cristo Rey Br Franciscan High School | $20,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Dream Teachers Llc | $10,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Gaitway Therapeutic Horsemanship | $5,000 | Saint Gabriel, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Greater Baton Rouge Hope Academy | $10,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Hope Ministries Of Baton Rouge | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Hunters For The Hungry Louisiana | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement Of Greater Baton Rouge | $2,500 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Life Of A Single Mom | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Line4line | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Louisiana Association Of Business And Industry Foundation | $200,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Louisiana Center For Children's Rights | $5,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Louisiana Wildlife & Fisheries Foundation | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Mental Health Association Of Greater Baton Rouge | $2,500 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| New Schools For Baton Rouge | $100,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Pinknailsent | $5,000 | Metairie, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Sight Savers America | $3,000 | Pelham, AL, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospitalalsac | $15,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Stand For Children | $15,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Teach For America - Louisiana | $45,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| The Emerge Center | $25,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| The Hospice Of Baton Rouge | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Thrive Foundation | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Upliftd Women's Community Rehab Center | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Als Association - Lams Chapter | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Alzheimer's Services Of The Capital Area | $20,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Amikids Baton Rouge | $20,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Baton Rouge Children's Advocacy Center | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Baton Rouge General Foundation | $30,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Big River Economic & Agricultural Development Alliance | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Career Compass Of Louisiana | $25,001 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Cristo Rey Br Franciscan High School | $20,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Dream Teachers Llc | $10,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Gaitway Therapeutic Horsemanship | $5,000 | Saint Gabriel, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Greater Baton Rouge Hope Academy | $10,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Hope Ministries Of Baton Rouge | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Hunters For The Hungry Louisiana | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement Of Greater Baton Rouge | $2,500 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Life Of A Single Mom | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Line4line | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Louisiana Association Of Business And Industry Foundation | $200,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Louisiana Center For Children's Rights | $5,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Louisiana Wildlife & Fisheries Foundation | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Mental Health Association Of Greater Baton Rouge | $2,500 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| New Schools For Baton Rouge | $100,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Pinknailsent | $5,000 | Metairie, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Sight Savers America | $3,000 | Pelham, AL, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospitalalsac | $15,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Stand For Children | $15,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Teach For America - Louisiana | $45,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| The Emerge Center | $25,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| The Hospice Of Baton Rouge | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Thrive Foundation | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Upliftd Women's Community Rehab Center | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Als Association - Lams Chapter | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Alzheimer's Services Of The Capital Area | $20,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Amikids Baton Rouge | $20,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Baton Rouge Children's Advocacy Center | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Baton Rouge General Foundation | $30,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Big River Economic & Agricultural Development Alliance | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Career Compass Of Louisiana | $25,001 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Cristo Rey Br Franciscan High School | $20,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Dream Teachers Llc | $10,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Gaitway Therapeutic Horsemanship | $5,000 | Saint Gabriel, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Greater Baton Rouge Hope Academy | $10,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Hope Ministries Of Baton Rouge | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Hunters For The Hungry Louisiana | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement Of Greater Baton Rouge | $2,500 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Life Of A Single Mom | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Line4line | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Louisiana Association Of Business And Industry Foundation | $200,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Louisiana Center For Children's Rights | $5,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Louisiana Wildlife & Fisheries Foundation | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Mental Health Association Of Greater Baton Rouge | $2,500 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| New Schools For Baton Rouge | $100,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Pinknailsent | $5,000 | Metairie, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Sight Savers America | $3,000 | Pelham, AL, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospitalalsac | $15,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Stand For Children | $15,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Teach For America - Louisiana | $45,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| The Emerge Center | $25,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| The Hospice Of Baton Rouge | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Thrive Foundation | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Upliftd Women's Community Rehab Center | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Alzheimer's Services Of The Capital Area | $20,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2021 |
| Amikids Baton Rouge | $20,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2021 |
| Baton Rouge General Foundation | $30,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2021 |
| Big River Economic & Agricultural Development Alliance | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2021 |
| Cancer Services | $1,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2021 |
| Career Compass Of Louisiana | $25,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2021 |
| Gaitway Therapeutic Horsemanship | $4,600 | Saint Gabriel, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2021 |
| Gardere Community Christian School | $15,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2021 |
| Hope Ministries Of Baton Rouge | $4,250 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2021 |
| Hunters For The Hungry Louisiana | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2021 |
| I Am Empowering The Next Generation | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2021 |
| Jdrf International | $10,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2021 |
| Junior Achievement Of Greater Baton Rouge | $2,500 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2021 |
| Life Of A Single Mom | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2021 |
| Lighthouse Louisiana | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2021 |
| Louisiana Arts & Science Museum Inc | $1,500 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2021 |
| Louisiana Association Of Business And Industry Foundation | $200,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2021 |
| Louisiana Center For Children's Rights | $5,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2021 |
| Louisiana Parole Project | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2021 |
| Mcmains Children's Developmental Center | $20,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2021 |
| Miles Perret Cancer Services | $4,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2021 |
| New Schools For Baton Rouge | $150,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2021 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospitalalsac | $15,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2021 |
| St Lillian Academy | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2021 |
| The Emerge Center | $17,832 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2021 |
| The Hospice Of Baton Rouge | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2021 |
| Baton Rouge General Foundation | $30,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2020 |
| Bayou District Foundation | $50,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2020 |
| Career Compass Of Louisiana | $29,168 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2020 |
| City Year Baton Rouge | $100,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2020 |
| Crossroads Recovery House | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2020 |
| Life Of A Single Mom | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2020 |
| Line4line | $4,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2020 |
| Louisiana Arts & Science Museum Inc | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2020 |
| Louisiana Association Of Business And Industry Foundation | $300,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2020 |
| Louisiana Center For Children's Rights | $5,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2020 |
| Louisiana Leadership Institute | $25,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2020 |
| Mental Health Association Of Greater Baton Rouge | $3,500 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2020 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2020 |
| New Schools For Baton Rouge | $50,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2020 |
| Teach For America Of South Louisiana | $50,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2020 |
| Alzheimer Services Of Br | $20,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2018 |
| Baton Rouge Area Foundation | $10,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2018 |
| Baton Rouge General Hospital | $30,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2018 |
| Big Buddy Program | $20,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2018 |
| Brave Heart - Children In Need Inc | $2,500 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2018 |
| Career Compass | $295,500 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2018 |
| City Year | $100,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2018 |
| Companion Animal Alliance Of Baton Rouge | $25,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2018 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2018 |
| Dream Teachers | $10,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2018 |
| Episcopal High School Of Baton Rouge | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Help The Organization Support The Educational Mission Of The School | 2018 |
| Family And Youth Service Center | $25,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2018 |
| Heritage Ranch | $75,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2018 |
| Hope Ministries | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2018 |
| Hospice Of Baton Rouge | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2018 |
| Hype - Helping Youth Prepare For Excellence | $3,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2018 |
| Junior Achievement Of Greater Baton Rouge | $2,760 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2018 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2018 |
| Line4line | $3,500 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2018 |
| Louisiana Arts & Science Museum Inc | $1,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2018 |
| Louisiana Key Academy | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Help The Organization Support The Educational Mission Of The School | 2018 |
| Louisiana Pediatric Cardiology Foundation | $2,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2018 |
| Louisiana Resource Center For Educators | $10,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2018 |
| Make-a-wish Foundation | $8,900 | Phoenix, AZ, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2018 |
| Mcmains Children's Developmental Center | $20,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2018 |
| Mental Health Association | $11,500 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2018 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2018 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2018 |
| New Schools For Baton Rouge | $100,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2018 |
| Scholars Laboratory | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2018 |
| Sight Savors America | $3,000 | Pelham, AL, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2018 |
| Socialworx Institute Inc | $2,500 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2018 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | $10,000 | Memphis, TN, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2018 |
| Teach For America Of South Louisiana | $50,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2018 |
| Urban League | $25,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2018 |
| Woman's New Life Center | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2018 |
| Young Life | $2,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2018 |
| Als Association | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| Alzheimer Services Of Br | $20,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| American Heart Association | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| Arthritis Foundation | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| Baton Rouge Youth Coalition | $100,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| Bayou District Foundation | $50,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| Big Buddy Program | $10,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| Breada | $2,500 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| Capital Area Reentry Coalition | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| Career Compass | $268,350 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| City Year | $100,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| Coastal Conservation Association Of Louisiana | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| Companion Animal Alliance Of Baton Rouge | $50,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| Dream Teachers | $10,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| Episcopal High School Of Baton Rouge | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Help The Organization Support The Educational Mission Of The School | 2017 |
| Family Service Of Greater Baton Rouge | $3,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| Front Yard Bikes | $2,500 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| Gardere Community Christian School | $2,500 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| Happi Llandiers Inc | $12,500 | St Francisville, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| Heritage Ranch | $30,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| Hope Ministries | $10,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| Hugh O'brian Youth Leadership - Hoby | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| Life Of A Single Mom | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| Lindy's Place Inc | $4,500 | New Orleans, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| Louisiana Arts & Science Museum Inc | $1,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| Louisiana Resource Center For Educators | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| Make-a-wish Foundation | $8,900 | Phoenix, AZ, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| Mcmains Children's Developmental Center | $30,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| Mental Health Association | $10,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| New Schools For Baton Rouge | $100,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| Of Moving Colors Productions | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| Opera Louisiane Inc | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| St Francisville Area Foundation | $25,000 | St Francisville, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | $10,000 | Memphis, TN, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| St Paul Adult Learning | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| Stand For Children Leadership Center | $25,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| Teach For America Of South Louisiana | $50,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| The Emerge Center | $3,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| The Walls Project | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| Thrive Charter School | $75,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| West Feliciana Education Foundation | $12,500 | St Francisville, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| Woman's New Life Center | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| Young Life | $55,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2017 |
| Bastion | $10,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Alzheimer Services Of Br | $30,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| American Heart Association | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Baton Rouge Youth Coalition | $50,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Breada | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Big Buddy Program | $10,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Dental Lifeline Network | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Career Compass | $271,400 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| City Year | $40,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Dream Teachers | $10,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Episcopal High School Of Baton Rouge | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Help The Organization Support The Educational Mission Of The School | 2016 |
| Family Service Of Greater Baton Rouge | $3,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| The Futures Fund | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Front Yard Bikes | $9,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Sight Savers | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Gateway Transition Center | $10,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Province House | $5,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Heritage Ranch | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Hope Ministries | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Hugh O'brian Youth Leadership - Hoby | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| La Pediatric Cardiology Foundation | $7,500 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Laurel Oaks Charter School | $37,500 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Louisiana Adoption Advisory Board | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Life Of A Single Mom | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Louisiana Resource Center For Educators | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Louisina Key Academy | $15,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Lsu Museum Of Art | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Manners Of The Heart | $2,500 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Make-a-wish Foundation | $14,600 | Phoenix, AZ, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Mental Health Association | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Opera Louisiane Inc | $2,500 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Nami | $3,000 | Arlington, VA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| New Schools For Baton Rouge | $40,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Novac | $3,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Teach For America Of South Louisiana | $20,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Prevent Child Abuse Louisiana | $2,500 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Woman's New Life Center | $10,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| St Aloysius Catholic Church | $1,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| St Paul Adult Learning | $10,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| The Emerge Center | $4,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Up Elementary | $10,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Ymca | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Young Life | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
| Of Moving Colors Productions | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purposes Of The Recipient Organization | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 20-8091007 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 15635 AIRLINE HWY Baton Rouge, LA 70817-7318 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Merice Boo Johnston Grigsby's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Board Member | L Lane Grigsby |
|---|---|
| Board Member | Tami Grigsby Moran |
| Board Member | Todd William Grigsby |
| Board Member | Ainsley Grigsby |
| Board Member | Michael Moran |
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