Private foundation · EIN 83-6050857 · Shreveport, Louisiana · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Jack Webster Grigsby Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 38 grants paid, $398K total, median $10K. 45% of grants stayed in Louisiana.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
38
$398K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in LA
45%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.0M

Grants paid in 2025

38 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Austin Bridge Builders AllianceAustin, TXGlobal leadership summit$18K
Foodbank of Northwest LouisianaShreveport, LAUnrestricted$15K
Holy AngelsShreveport, LATaste event$15K
Houston Food BankHouston, TXUnrestricted$15K
Matthew 25 MinistriesCincinnati, OHUnrestricted$15K
Oakwood Home for WomenShreveport, LAUnrestricted$15K
Scott Hamilton Cares Foundation IncFranklin, TNUnrestricted$15K
Wells Branch Community ChurchAustin, TXGeneral fund$15K
Central Texas Food BankAustin, TXUnrestricted$15K
Sunrise Community ChurchAustin, TXUnrestricted$15K
Klru-Tv Friends of Austin City LimiAustin, TXFriends with a view$12K
Autism SocietyRockville, MDUnrestricted$10K
Care Pregnancy CenerShreveport, LAUnrestricted$10K
Council on Alcoholism Drug Abuse ofShreveport, LAUnrestricted$10K
Gingerbread House BossiercaddoShreveport, LAUnrestricted$10K
The Hub Urban MinistriesShreveport, LARise up & roast program$10K
LA Wildlife Federation IncBaton Rouge, LAUnrestricted$10K
Lifefamily AustinAustin, TXUnrestricted$10K
PelotonuAustin, TXUnrestricted$10K
Pet Savers IncShreveport, LAUnrestricted$10K
Shreveport SymphonyShreveport, LAUnrestricted$10K
Up With DownsShreveport, LAUnrestricted$10K
Wideman Piano CompetitionShreveport, LAUnrestricted$10K
Pioneer Heritage Center LsusShreveport, LAUnrestricted$10K
Wells Branch Community ChurchAustin, TXBenevolence fund$10K
UpbringAustin, TXRedbird experience: walking in their shoes$10K
Breakthrough T1d TennesseeHagerstown, MDUnrestricted$10K
Man in MePflugerville, TXUnrestricted$10K
Life Anew Restorative JusticeAustin, TXAtx peace mobile care unit program$10K
National Kidney Foundation of LouisNew Orleans, LAUnrestricted$7,500
Shreveport Opera GuildShreveport, LALes boutiques de noel$7,500
Back the Badges Bbq FoundationLeander, TXUnrestricted$7,500
Lsu Foundation - Dept of GeologyBaton Rouge, LAGeology development fund$5,000
Rhodes CollegeMemphis, TNUnrestricted$5,000
South Texas College of Law HoustonHouston, TXThe randall o. sorrels legal clinics$5,000
St Stephen's Episcopal SchoolAustin, TXJack webster grigsby library endowment$5,000
Beacon CollegeLeesburg, FLUnrestricted$5,000
Red River RevelShreveport, LAUnrestricted$5,000

By state: Louisiana 17 · Texas 15 · Maryland 2 · Tennessee 2 · Ohio 1 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Jack Webster Grigsby Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Shreveport, Louisiana, administered in care of Jack Webster Grigsby, tax-exempt since 2003. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Jack Webster Grigsby Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Jack Webster Grigsby Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $398K across 38 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Jack Webster Grigsby Foundation give?

Louisiana (17 grants), Texas (15 grants), Maryland (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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