J B Atkins Foundation
Historical FunderShreveport, Louisiana · EIN 72-6017722 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | EDWARD J CRAWFORD III |
|---|---|
| Address | 333 TEXAS STREET SUITE 2300, SHREVEPORT LA 71101 |
| Phone | 3182222161 |
| Form and materials | LETTER OF INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| 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
6% of grants went outside Louisiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shreveport Symphony | Shreveport, LA | Civic | $10,000 |
| Centenary College of LA | Shreveport, LA | Educational | $5,000 |
| Fuller Center for Housing Nwla | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Martin Luther King Center | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Shreveport Greenquerbes Park | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Southfield School | Shreveport, LA | Education | $5,000 |
| Strand Theater | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Volunteers of America | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Common Ground Community Center | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Boy Scouts of America Norwela Council | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Lifeshare Blood Center | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Shreveport Opera | Shreveport, LA | Civic | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Community Foundation of Shreveport-Bossier | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $500 |
| Independence Bowl Foundation | Shreveport, LA | Civic | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $52,500 | 15 |
| 2024 | $197,500 | 14 |
| 2023 | $72,500 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641359349103359
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 72-6017722
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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