Dr George and Sandra Bakowski Foundation
Invitation OnlyShreveport, Louisiana · EIN 26-3903159 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$50K
Organizations funded5
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$1.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $7,200.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
60% of grants went outside Louisiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lsu Health Foundation | Shreveport, LA | Promote health science | $40,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | Little Rock, AR | Promote health science | $7,200 |
| Southern College of Optometry | Memphis, TN | Promote education | $1,500 |
| National Football Foundation | Irving, TX | Promote amature football | $1,000 |
| Diocese of Shreveport | Shreveport, LA | Promote vocations | $400 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $50,100 | 5 |
| 2024 | $51,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $52,860 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631239349100208
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3903159
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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