Merice Boo Johnston Grigsby Foundation a Nonprofit Corporation
Historical FunderBaton Rouge, Louisiana · EIN 20-8091007 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$481K
Organizations funded31
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$7.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MOLLY AGUILLARD |
|---|---|
| Address | 15635 AIRLINE HWY, BATON ROUGE LA 70817 |
| Phone | 2257535857 |
| BOOGRIGSBYFOUNDATION@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | HTTP://BOOGRIGSBYFOUNDATION.COM/GRANTREQUEST.HTML |
| Deadlines | FOUR PER YEAR - 3/15, 6/15, 9/15 & AND 12/15 |
| Restrictions | GRANTS AWARDED TO 501C3 ORGANIZATIONS ONLY |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardere Community Chrisitian School | Baton Rouge, LA | To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization | $85,000 |
| Baton Rouge General Foundation | Baton Rouge, LA | To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization | $60,000 |
| St Lillian's Academy | Baton Rouge, LA | To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization | $35,000 |
| Hope Ministries of Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge, LA | To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization | $25,000 |
| LA Law Enforcement & Criminal Justice | Baton Rouge, LA | To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization | $25,000 |
| Launch Therapy Center | Denham Springs, LA | To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization | $25,000 |
| Teach for America - Louisiana | Baton Rouge, LA | To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization | $25,000 |
| Alzheimer's Services of the Capital Area | Baton Rouge, LA | To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization | $20,000 |
| The Emerge Center | Baton Rouge, LA | To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization | $18,281 |
| Salvation Army of Greater Br | Baton Rouge, LA | To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization | $16,000 |
| Hospice of Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge, LA | To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization | $15,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospitalalsac | Baton Rouge, LA | To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization | $15,000 |
| Als Association - Lams Chapter | Baton Rouge, LA | To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization | $10,000 |
| Arthritis Foundation | Atlanta, GA | To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization | $10,000 |
| Foundation of the Br Sunrise Rotary Club | Baton Rouge, LA | To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization | $10,000 |
| Hunters for the Hungry Louisiana | Baton Rouge, LA | To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization | $10,000 |
| Istrouma Area Council Boy Scouts | Baton Rouge, LA | To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization | $10,000 |
| Big River Economic & Agricultural Development Alliance | Baton Rouge, LA | To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization | $7,500 |
| Bastion Community Resilience | New Orleans, LA | To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization | $5,000 |
| Big Buddy | Baton Rouge, LA | To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization | $5,000 |
| Blood Cancer United | Washington, DC | To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization | $5,000 |
| Capital Area Autism Network | Baton Rouge, LA | To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization | $5,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Baton Rouge, LA | To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization | $5,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation | Metairie, LA | To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization | $5,000 |
| Redsticks Cares | Baton Rouge, LA | To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization | $5,000 |
| The Arc Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge, LA | To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization | $5,000 |
| Upliftd Women's Community Rehab Center | Baton Rouge, LA | To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization | $5,000 |
| Volunteers of America | Baton Rouge, LA | To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization | $5,000 |
| Louis J Thibodeaux Youth Sailing Program | Baton Rouge, LA | To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization | $4,500 |
| Junior Achievement of Greater Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge, LA | To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization | $3,500 |
| Cancer Services Inc | Baton Rouge, LA | To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $480,781 | 31 |
| 2024 | $557,433 | 35 |
| 2023 | $505,223 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641349349101989
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8091007
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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