Grayson Foundation Inc
Historical FunderShreveport, Louisiana · EIN 23-7312000 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $39,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JOHN DEAN |
|---|---|
| Address | 333 TEXAS STREET 15TH FLOOR, SHREVEPORT LA 71101 |
| Phone | 3184291525 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION FORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE OBTAINED FROM THE FOUNDATION OR THE WEBSITE OF THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTH LOUISIANA, WWW.CFNLA.ORG. GRANT APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION'S GRANT PORTAL. |
| Deadlines | JULY 31 |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Louisiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Shreveport-Bossier | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $550,000 |
| Volunteers of America | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $400,000 |
| Holy Angels Residential Facility | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Centenary College of Louisiana | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $125,000 |
| Highland Center Corporation | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $80,000 |
| Arc of Caddo-Bossier Great | Greenwood, LA | Charitable | $70,000 |
| Gingerbread House | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $47,000 |
| Shreveport Bar Foundation | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $42,000 |
| Faith and Fostering | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $39,000 |
| Volunteers for Youth Justice | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $38,000 |
| Catholic Charities of North Louisiana | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $33,000 |
| Christian Service Program Institute | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $32,000 |
| Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $31,000 |
| Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Shriner's Hospital | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Youth Enrichment Program | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $28,500 |
| Shreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $26,000 |
| The Bridge Alzheimers & Dementia Center | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $26,000 |
| Career Compass of Louisiana | Baton Rouge, LA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Center for Families | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Lsu in Shreveport Foundation | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Louisiana Key Academy | Baton Rouge, LA | Charitable | $22,000 |
| Geaux 4 Kids Inc | Bossier City, LA | Charitable | $21,000 |
| Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities | New Orleans, LA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Biomedical Research Foundation | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $16,000 |
| Renzi Education & Art Center | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| United Way of Northwest Louisiana | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| YWCA of Northwest Louisiana | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Basic Necessities | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $14,000 |
| Noel Memorial United Methodist Church | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $12,100 |
| Literacy Volunteers at Centenary College | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $12,000 |
| St Luke's Episcopal Mobile Ministry | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Ar | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Strand Theatre | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,091,600 | 34 |
| 2023 | $1,359,622 | 39 |
| 2022 | $1,651,600 | 38 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611609349100826
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7312000
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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