Baton Rouge Area Foundation

Mission

The Baton Rouge Area Foundation (BRAF) provides two essential functions for the capital region. One, the Foundation connects philanthropists with capable nonprofits to make sure the needs of our communities are met. Two, the Foundation invests in and manages pivotal projects that can change the community. Since 1964, we have made tens of thousands of grants totaling more than $225 million. Nonprofits have used the grants to feed and clothe people, protect the abused, preserve the wilderness, create an arts center, educate children who deserve a second chance, protect young girls from cancer, revive downtown Baton Rouge and raise more than $45 million for hurricane relief.

Baton Rouge LA | EIN: 72-6030391
501(c)(3) organization

Baton Rouge Area Foundation

Mission

The Baton Rouge Area Foundation (BRAF) provides two essential functions for the capital region. One, the Foundation connects philanthropists with capable nonprofits to make sure the needs of our communities are met. Two, the Foundation invests in and manages pivotal projects that can change the community. Since 1964, we have made tens of thousands of grants totaling more than $225 million. Nonprofits have used the grants to feed and clothe people, protect the abused, preserve the wilderness, create an arts center, educate children who deserve a second chance, protect young girls from cancer, revive downtown Baton Rouge and raise more than $45 million for hurricane relief.

Baton Rouge LA | EIN: 72-6030391
501(c)(3) organization

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Accountability Panel
ScoreMetric
100%
Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes
100%
No Material Diversion of Assets:Yes
100%
Financial Statements:Yes
100%
Audit Oversight Committee:Yes
100%
No Loans Reported To or From Officers:Yes
100%
Records Retention Policy:Yes
90%
Website Disclosures:5 of 5
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