Grantmaking public charity · EIN 45-3843085
New Schools for Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA
New Schools for Baton Rouge is a public charity that makes grants based in Baton Rouge, LA. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $2.26M in grants paid across 8 grants, with $24.4M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Friends of Discovery Health Sciences Foundation Inc, Discovery Health Sciences Foundation Inc and Helix Community Schools.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check New Schools for Baton Rouge's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Grant funds are to be used to support the launch of excellent schools, expand organizations that produce the exceptional teachers and principals, or support an ecosystem of reform-oriented organizations. grants are maintained on an ongoing basis and reviewed by the organization. all grants require board of director approval.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
New schools for baton rouge's mission is to transform schools citywide to ensure there is an excellent school for every child in our city.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of Discovery Health Sciences Foundation Inc | Kenner, LA | Launch Grant for Discovery Schools | $1,000,000 |
| Discovery Health Sciences Foundation Inc | Kenner, LA | Launch Grant for Discovery Schools | $300,000 |
| Helix Community Schools | Baton Rouge, LA | Year 0 Launch Support for Administrative Salaries | $220,000 |
| Geo Academies of Ebr | Baton Rouge, LA | Expand Geo Prep to K-8 Program and Launch Next Gen High School | $215,000 |
| Jcfa (jefferson Chamber Foundation Academy) | Baton Rouge, LA | Community Building Grants | $150,000 |
| New School Facility Partners | Houston, TX | Community Building Grants | $130,673 |
| Louisiana Academy of Production | Baton Rouge, LA | Community Building Grants | $95,471 |
| Lsu Foundation | Baton Rouge, LA | Community Building Grants | $37,500 |
Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does New Schools for Baton Rouge accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check New Schools for Baton Rouge's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does New Schools for Baton Rouge give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $2,258,315 in grants paid (8 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has New Schools for Baton Rouge funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Friends of Discovery Health Sciences Foundation Inc (LA), $1M, Discovery Health Sciences Foundation Inc (LA), $300K, Helix Community Schools (LA), $220K, Geo Academies of Ebr (LA), $215K and Jcfa (jefferson Chamber Foundation Academy) (LA), $150K.