EMY LOU BIEDENHARN FOUNDATION
https://BMUSEUM.ORG
$4.8M
Total Assets (2024)
$3K
Avg Yearly Giving (2023–2024)
$6K
Giving on File
(2 yrs)
(2 yrs)
3
Grants on File
$140
Avg Grant Size
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
RALPH CALHOUN
Phone
3183875281
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
IN ORDER FOR OUR BOARD TO MAKE DECISIONS ON VARIOUS CONTRIBUTION REQUESTS, WE ASK THAT YOU SUPPLY US WITH AS MUCH OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AS POSSIBLE: 1. TYPE OF ORGANIZATION; 2. COPY OF INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE LETTER EVIDENCING TAX EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE IRC AND ALSO ADVISING THAT YOU ARE NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION AS DEFINED IN SECTION 509(A); 3. DATE ORGANIZATION BEGAN; 4. NAME OF PERSON IN CHARGE OR ORGANIZATION; 5. PURPOSE OF REQUEST AND USE OF FUNDS; 6. WILL THIS REQUEST BE AN ONGOING REQUEST; 7. ANY OTHER DATE YOU THINK PERTINENT TO OUR BOARD'S DECISION.
Restrictions
THERE ARE NO RESTRICTIONS, BUT THERE ARE SOME PREFERENCES. THE FOUNDATION PREFERS CHARITIES FROM THE OUACHITA PARISH AREA. OTHER CHARITIES GIVEN SPECIAL CONSIDERATION ARE ONES INVOLVED IN THE ARTS, PARTICULARLY MUSIC.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | N/A | $4.8M | $874K | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | $4.6M | $955K | N/A |
| 2023 | $6K | $4.4M | $978K | 1 |
| 2024 | $280 | $4.8M | $1.8M | 2 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 3 grants on record
Minimum
$100
25th Pctl
$100
Median
$180
Average
$2K
75th Pctl
$6K
Maximum
$6K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| RALPH CALHOUN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $104K |
| F MURRAY BIEDENHARN | VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | — |
| MALCOLM B OAKLEY | PRESIDENT/TREASURER & DIRECTOR | — |
| MALCOLM S SAGER | DIRECTOR | — |
| KEITH BIEDENHARN | DIRECTOR | — |
| BERNARD A SAGER | DIRECTOR | — |
| HENRY BIEDENHARN III | DIRECTOR | — |
| ROBERT L CURRY III | SECRETARY & DIRECTOR | — |
| CHRISTINE B HILLIARD | ASSIST. TREASURER & DIRECT | — |
| ROBERT CURRY III | SECRETARY & DIRECTOR | — |
Grants Awarded (3 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST CHRISTOPHER | MONROE, LA | $6,000 | CHARITABLE | 2023 |
| KEDM PUBLIC RADIO | MONROE, LA | $180 | CHARITABLE | 2024 |
| AMERICAN CAMELLIA SOCIETY | FT VALLEY, GA | $100 | CHARITABLE | 2024 |