Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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OMB No. 1545-0052
2015
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2015, or tax year beginning 01-01-2015 , and ending 12-31-2015
Name of foundation
GEORGE RODRIGUE FOUNDATION OF THE ARTS
INC
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)747 MAGAZINE ST
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
NEW ORLEANS, LA70130
A Employer identification number

26-3623732
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(504) 324-9614
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. bullet
2. bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
F bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$811,793J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule) 852,994
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities...      
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10  
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a  
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 0
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 0
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances 276,721
b Less: Cost of goods sold.... 3,761
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule)..... 272,960 272,960
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 81,235 0 81,235
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 1,207,189 0 354,195
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0 0 0
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 258,022 0 0 258,022
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 22,203 0 0 22,203
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 37,147 0 0 37,147
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 448,172 0 331,086 117,086
17 Interest............... 9,397 0 0 9,397
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 37,952 0 0 37,952
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... 23,109 0 23,109
20 Occupancy.............. 25,423 0 0 25,423
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 293,738 0 0 293,738
22 Printing and publications.......... 57,492 0 0 57,492
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 289,563 0 0 289,563
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 1,502,218 0 354,195 1,148,023
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 96,198 96,198
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 1,598,416 0 354,195 1,244,221
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -391,227
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 0
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 0
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2015)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)		 Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............. 190,433 71,893 71,893
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.........      
3 Accounts receivable bullet23,267
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet   31,871 23,267 23,267
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......      
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)..........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet857,723
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet141,090 739,655 716,633 716,633
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment24,337 Click to see attachment0 Click to see attachment0
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 986,296 811,793 811,793
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 947 125,988
18 Grants payable..................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons   100,000
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)...... 406,936 371,733
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet) Click to see attachment3,851 Click to see attachment37,302
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 411,734 635,023
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted.................. 574,562 176,770
25 Temporarily restricted...............    
26 Permanently restricted...............    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 574,562 176,770
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 986,296 811,793
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 30 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
574,562
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-391,227
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
183,335
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
6,565
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
176,770
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.) 		(b) How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c) Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d) Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1a
b
c
d
e
(e) Gross sales price (f) Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g) Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h) Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a
b
c
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 (j) Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k) Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a
b
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2  
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)
If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.
Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period?
If "Yes," the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.
1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see instructions before making any entries.
(a)
Base period years Calendar
year (or tax year beginning in) 		(b)
Adjusted qualifying distributions 		(c)
Net value of noncharitable-use assets 		(d)
Distribution ratio
(col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2014 727,023 269,384 2.698835
2013 597,749 242,550 2.464436
2012 439,698 186,354 2.359477
2011 1,221,159 65,942 18.518683
2010 0 0 0.000000
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
226.041431
3
Average distribution ratio for the 5-year base period—divide the total on line 2 by 5, or by
the number of years the foundation has been in existence if less than 5 years . . .
3
5.208286
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
127,605
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
664,603
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
0
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
664,603
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
1,244,221
If line 8 is equal to or greater than line 7, check the box in Part VI, line 1b, and complete that part using a 1% tax rate. See the Part VI instructions.
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see page 18 of the instructions)
1a Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b 1 0
hereBulletand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 0
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 0
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a  
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 0
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 0
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet   RefundedBullet 11  
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions
for definition)?.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletLA
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2015 or the taxable year beginning in 2015 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................
    9
    Yes
     
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. Click to see attachment...............................
    10
    Yes
     
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see instructions) .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletWWW.GEORGERODRIGUEFOUNDATION.ORG
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletTHE FOUNDATION Telephone no.bullet (504) 324-9614

    Located atbullet747 MAGAZINE STNEW ORLEANSLA ZIP+4bullet70130
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.......bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16 At any time during calendar year 2015, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country?
    16   No
    See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ........
    1b
     
    No
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2015, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2015?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2015 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2015.)..................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (Continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......
    5b
    Yes
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see instructions).
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    JACQUES RODRIGUE PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE DI
    40.00     		0 0 0
    747 MAGAZINE ST
    NEW ORLEANS,LA70130
    ANDRE RODRIGUE TREASURER
    10.00     		0 0 0
    747 MAGAZINE ST
    NEW ORLEANS,LA70130
    MALLORY RODRIGUE MEMBER
    10.00     		0 0 0
    747 MAGAZINE ST
    NEW ORLEANS,LA70130
    WENDY RODRIGUE DIRECTOR
    10.00     		0 0 0
    747 MAGAZINE ST
    NEW ORLEANS,LA70130
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    BETHANY FRANCE DIRECTOR OF LOUISIAN
    40.00     		69,001 0 0
    747 MAGAZINE ST
    NEW ORLEANS,LA70130
    GUS ANDERSON DIRECTOR OF OPERATIO
    40.00     		61,775 4,605 0
    747 MAGAZINE ST
    NEW ORLEANS,LA70130
    KIMBERLY S LEAVITT DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF A
    40.00     		57,401 5,168 0
    747 MAGAZINE ST
    NEW ORLEANS,LA70130
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1 THE GEORGE RODRIGUE FOUNDATION GRANTS MONETARY SCHOLARSHIPS TO UNIVERSITIES FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THROUGH AN ANNUAL VISUAL ARTS COMPETITION IN ORDER TO ENCOURAGE INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPATION IN THE ARTS. 99,155
    2 THROUGH "GEORGE'S ART CLOSET", GRFA DISTRIBUTES ART SUPPLIES TO LOUISIANA ART TEACHERS AND SCHOOLS WHOSE FUNDING DOES NOT OTHERWISE ALLOW FOR THE EXPENSE. SELECTED ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS WILL RECEIVE A CUSTOMIZED ART SUPPLY KIT VALUING AT $1500. SELECTED MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS RECEIVE A KIT VALUED AT $2000. 48,168
    3 THE GEORGE RODRIGUE FOUNDATION HOLDS ART CAMPS DESIGNED TO INSPIRE STUDENTS TO CREATE AND DEVELOP THEIR OWN UNIQUE ARTISTIC STYLE WHILE EXPOSING THEM TO A WIDE VARIETY OF TWO-DIMENSIONAL AND THREE DIMENSIONAL MEDIA. 49,080
    4 LOUISIANA A+ SCHOOLS IS A RESEARCH-BASED WHOLE SCHOOL NETWORK WITH A MISSION OF NURTURING CREATIVITY IN EVERY LEARNER THROUGH AN ARTS-INTEGRATED SCHOOL NETWORK. 1,047,818
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
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    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    0
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    129,548
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    129,548
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    129,548
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    1,943
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    127,605
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    6,380
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
     
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
     
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
     
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
     
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
     
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
     
    Part XII
    Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
    1
    Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
    a
    Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
    1a
    1,244,221
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    0
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
    0
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    1,244,221
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b (see instructions).................
    5
    0
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    1,244,221
    Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
    the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2014     		(c)
    2014     		(d)
    2015
    1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Part XI, line 7  
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
    a From 2010......  
    b From 2011......  
    c From 2012......  
    d From 2013......  
    e From 2014......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........  
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$  
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a  
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		 
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		 
    d Applied to 2015 distributable amount.....  
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus  
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2015.    
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5  
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		 
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		 
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		 
    e Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		 
    f Undistributed income for 2016. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2015 ..........     		 
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		 
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2010 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		 
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		 
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011....  
    b Excess from 2012....  
    c Excess from 2013....  
    d Excess from 2014....  
    e Excess from 2015....  
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2015, enter the date of the ruling.......bullet
    2009-06-14
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2015 (b) 2014 (c) 2013 (d) 2012
    0 2,304 0 9,318 11,622
    b 85% of line 2a ......... 0 1,958 0 7,920 9,879
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		1,244,221 727,023 597,749 439,698 3,008,691
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		0 0 0 0 0
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		1,244,221 727,023 597,749 439,698 3,008,691
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ...... 811,793 986,296 1,136,845 1,275,143 4,210,077
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		 811,793 986,296 1,136,845 1,275,143 4,210,077
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		        0
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		        0
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		        0
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		         0
    (4) Gross investment income         0
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    cAny submission deadlines:
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 11
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    CARMEL RIVER SCHOOL
    15TH AVENUE
    CARMEL,CA93923     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY ART SUPPLIES 28
    EPIPHANY DAY SCHOOL
    120 JEFFERSON STREET
    NEW IBERIA,LA70560     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY ART SUPPLIES 206
    LOUISIANA DELTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
    7500 MILLHAVEN RD
    MONORE,LA71203     		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY SCHOLARSHIP FOR MCKALE SCOTT 4,750
    LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
    1146 PLEASANT HALL
    BATON ROUGE,LA70803     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY SCHOLARSHIP FOR KELLY ANN MCDUFF 2,750
    LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
    1146 PLEASANT HALL
    BATON ROUGE,LA70803     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY FRAMED PRINT 1,200
    LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY
    305 WISTERIA ST
    RUSTON,LA71272     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY SCHOLARSHIP FOR ERIC MCGUIRE 4,250
    TEACHERS COLLEGE COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
    525 W 120TH ST
    NEW YORK,NY10027     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY SCHOLARSHIP FOR JAMAL TAYLOR & CHRISTOPHER VARGO 17,643
    UNIVERISTY OF NEW ORLEANS
    2000 LAKESHORE DRIVE
    NEW ORLEANS,LA70148     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY SCHOLARSHIP FOR STERLING ANDERSON 6,250
    UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA LAFAYETTE
    104 E UNIVERSITY AVENUE
    LAFAYETTE,LA70504     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY SCHOLARSHIP FOR CAMILLE BROUSSARD 5,750
    UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA LAFAYETTE
    104 E UNIVERSITY AVENUE
    LAFAYETTE,LA70504     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY SCHOLARSHIP FOR COURTLAND KAISER 1,000
    SKYLA BLADY
    208 N WILSON ST
    METAIRIE,LA70003     		NONE N/A PRIZE FOR ART CONTEST 1,500
    CAMILIA JILES
    6374 PAWNEE TRAIL
    SHREVEPORT,LA71107     		NONE N/A PRIZE FOR ART CONTEST 1,250
    TYLER CROMWELL
    1717 HASSEL DRIVE
    BOSSIER CITY,LA71112     		NONE N/A PRIZE FOR ART CONTEST 1,000
    QUEEN JOHNSON
    408 BENGAL RD
    RIVER RIDGE,LA70123     		NONE N/A PRIZE FOR ART CONTEST 750
    ERIN GUILLORY
    103 FAIRFIELD CIRCLE
    CARENCRO,LA70520     		NONE N/A PRIZE FOR ART CONTEST 500
    LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY
    305 WISTERIA ST
    RUSTON,LA71272     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY SCHOLARSHIP FOR CHLESE JILES 3,750
    BOSSIER PARISH COMMUNITY COLLEGE
    6220 E TEXAS ST
    BOSSIER CITY,LA71111     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY SCHOLARSHIP FOR ALEX RICHARDSON 3,345
    SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA UNIVERSITY
    500 W UNIVERSITY AVE
    HAMMOND,LA70402     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY SCHOLARSHIP FOR KRISTEN CALFEE 5,250
    SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN
    342 BULL ST
    SAVANNAH,GA31401     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY SCHOLARSHIP FOR CHLOE ENOS 3,250
    BATON ROUGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
    201 COMMUNUNITY COLLEGE DR
    BATON ROUGE,LA70806     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY SCHOLARSHIP FOR CHRISTIAN BANKS 1,750
    LEE HIGH SCHOOL
    6529 BEVERLY HILL STREET
    HOUSTON,TX77057     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY ART SUPPLIES 223
    CHURCHPOINT HIGH SCHOOL
    305 EAST LOUGARRE STREET
    CHURCH POINT,LA70525     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY ART SUPPLIES 2,310
    SORTERS MILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    23300 SORTERS RD
    RPORTER,TX77365     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY ART SUPPLIES 1,000
    WALTRIP HIGH SCHOOL
    1900 W 34TH STREET
    HOUSTON,TX77018     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY ART SUPPLIES 998
    DAVIS HIGH SCHOOL
    1101 QUITMAN
    HOUSTON,TX77009     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY ART SUPPLIES 834
    NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    1090 ROBBIE ST
    DENHAM SPRINGS,LA70726     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY ART SUPPLIES 898
    TIGER TALES LITERACY CAMP
    228 PEABODY HALL
    BATON ROUGE,LA70803     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY ART SUPPLIES 1,028
    PARKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    20 PINEHURST LN
    MISSOURI CITY,TX77459     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY ART SUPPLIES 882
    BURNET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    5403 CANAL STREET
    HOUSTON,TX77011     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY ART SUPPLIES 787
    MCGOWEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    6820 HOMESTEAD RD
    HOUSTON,TX77028     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY ART SUPPLIES 819
    WOODLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    8160 ANTIOCH RD
    BATON ROUGE,LA70818     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY ART SUPPLIES 887
    CROCKETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    2112 CROCKETT ST
    HOUSTON,TX77007     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY ART SUPPLIES 800
    SHELDON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    17203 HALL SHEPPARD RD
    HOUSTON,TX77049     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY ART SUPPLIES 911
    JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    5000 SHARMAN ST
    HOUSTON,TX77009     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY ART SUPPLIES 881
    SCOTLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    9147 ELM GROVE GARDEN DR
    BATON ROUGE,LA70807     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY ART SUPPLIES 996
    BARBARA JORDAN HIGH SCHOOL
    5800 EASTEX FWY ROOM 247
    HOUSTON,TX77045     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY ART SUPPLIES 1,001
    MARTIN LUTHER KING SCHOOL
    3930 WEST FUQUA
    HOUSTON,TX77045     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY ART SUPPLIES 934
    ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    6700 FULTON ST
    HOUSTON,TX77022     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY ART SUPPLIES 927
    PLEASANTVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    1431 GELLHORN DR
    HOUSTON,TX77029     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY ART SUPPLIES 999
    EASTWOOD ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL
    1315 DUMBLE ST
    HOUSTON,TX77023     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY ART SUPPLIES 815
    TIJERNA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    6501 SHERMAN ST
    HOUSTON,TX77011     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY ART SUPPLIES 22
    ST THOMAS MORE HIGH SCHOOL
    450 E FARREL RD
    LAFAYETTE,LA70508     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY ART SUPPLIES 903
    MAMOU HIGH SCHOOL
    1008 7TH STREET
    MAMOU,LA70554     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY ART SUPPLIES 794
    CRESPO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    7500 OFFICE CITY DR
    HOUSTON,TX77012     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY ART SUPPLIES 1,000
    METAIRIE ACADEMY FOR ADVANCED STUDIES
    201 METAIRIE RD
    METAIRIE,LA70003     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY ART SUPPLIES 902
    NORTH VERMILLION
    11609-A LA HWY 669
    MAURICE,LA70555     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY ART SUPPLIES 1,685
    ST THOMAS AQUINAS
    14520 VOSS DR
    HAMMOND,LA70401     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY ART SUPPLIES 1,935
    MANDARIN CHINESE LANGUAGE SCHOOL
    6300 AVENUE B
    BELLAIRE,TX77401     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY ART SUPPLIES 1,697
    CATHERINE STREHLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    178 MILLIE DR
    AVONDALE,LA70094     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY ART SUPPLIES 785
    RICHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
    5901 US-165
    MONROE,LA71202     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY ART SUPPLIES 1,156
    AUDUBON ELEMENTARY
    200 WEST LOYOLA DRIVE
    KENNER,LA70065     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY ART SUPPLIES 217
    Total .................................bullet 3a 96,198
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b 0
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    aLAA+ SCHOOLS - FEES         10,000
    bPROGRAM SERVICE FEES         5,070
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3
    Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ...........     		         
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....          
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6
    Net rental income or (loss) from personal property     		         
    7 Other investment income.....          
    8
    Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............     		         
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..         272,960
    11 Other revenue:
    aFUNDRAISING EVENT INCOME     		        66,150
    bMISCELLANEOUS         15
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 0 0 354,195
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13354,195
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    11A FUNDS RAISED AT LUNCHEON TO RECOGNIZE ART CONTEST WINNERS & RAISE
    11A AWARENESS FOR ART EDUCATION FOR YOUTH
    11B MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE RELATED TO ART EDUCATION
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527?...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    Sign Here
    Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date PTIN
    Firm's name SmallBullet
    		 Firm's EIN SmallBullet
    Firm's address SmallBullet


    		 Phone no.
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Additional Data


    Software ID:  
    Software Version:  


    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description
    Schedule B
    (Form 990, 990-EZ,
    or 990-PF)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors
    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2015
    Name of the organization
    GEORGE RODRIGUE FOUNDATION OF THE ARTS
    INC
    Employer identification number

    26-3623732
    Organization type (check one):
    Filers of:
    Section:
    Form 990 or 990-EZ





    Form 990-PF




    Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
    Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
    General Rule
    Special Rules
    ......... Arrow Bullet $  
    Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
    Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF).
    For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
    for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015) Page 2
    Name of organization
    GEORGE RODRIGUE FOUNDATION OF THE ARTS
    INC         		Employer identification number
    26-3623732
    Part I
    Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    1
    LOUISIANA PUBLIC FACILITIES AUTHORITY
     

       
    2237 SOUTH ACADIAN THRUWAY STE 650
     
    BATON ROUGE, LA70808

    		$ 25,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    2
    EMERIL LAGASSE FOUNDATION
     

       
    AWARDS BANQUET
     
    NEW ORLEANS, LA70130

    		$ 20,250


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    3
    RODRIGUE STUDIO
     

       
    PO BOX 51227
     
    LAFAYETTE, LA70505

    		$ 25,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    4
    CHEVRON CORORATION
     

       
    100 NORTHPARK BLVD
     
    COVINGTON, LA70433

    		$ 100,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    5
    WINDGATE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
     

       
    PO BOX 826
     
    SILOAM SPRINGS, AR72761

    		$ 355,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    6
    LAFAYETTE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER
     

       
    1214 COOLIDGE STREET
     
    LAFAYETTE, LA70503

    		$ 5,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Name of organization
    GEORGE RODRIGUE FOUNDATION OF THE ARTS
    INC         		Employer identification number
    26-3623732
    Part I
    Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    7
    KREWE OF ORPHEUS
     

       
    PO BOX 19265
     
    NEW ORLEANS, LA70179

    		$ 5,600


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    8
    JOHN CONDOS
     

       
    ONE LAKESHORE DRIVE SUITE 1275
     
    LAKE CHARLES, LA70629

    		$ 10,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    9
    STATE OF LOUISIANA
     

       
    PO BOX 201
     
    BATON ROUGE, LA70821

    		$ 31,425


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    10
     
     

    COX COMMUNICATIONS  
    2121 AIRLINE DR
     
    NEW ORLEANS, LA70001

    		$ 30,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    11
     
     

    MR MRS RICHARD FANT  
    PO BOX 55205
     
    HOUSTON, TX77255

    		$ 5,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    12
     
     

    TYSON DUNN  
    909 FANNIN STREET STE 1400
     
    HOUSTON, TX77010

    		$ 5,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Name of organization
    GEORGE RODRIGUE FOUNDATION OF THE ARTS
    INC         		Employer identification number
    26-3623732
    Part I
    Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    13
     
     

    JONES WALKER  
    201 ST CHARLES AVE
     
    NEW ORLEANS, LA70170

    		$ 5,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    14
     
     

    RANDY MORRIS  
    706 ROSS STREET
     
    OAK GROVE, LA71263

    		$ 15,800


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    15
     
     

    VINSON PROPERTIES 1 LLC  
    955 HOWARD AVE
     
    NEW ORLEANS, LA70113

    		$ 5,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    16
     
     

    VINSON GUARD SERVICE INC  
    103 FOCIS ST
     
    METAIRIE, LA70005

    		$ 5,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    17
     
     

    LONGVIEW MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS  
    215 E TYLER AVE
     
    LONGVIEW, TX75601

    		$ 14,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    18
     
     

    BAGGETT MCCALL  
    3006 COUNTRY CLUB RD
     
    LAKE CHARLES, LA70605

    		$ 10,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Name of organization
    GEORGE RODRIGUE FOUNDATION OF THE ARTS
    INC         		Employer identification number
    26-3623732
    Part I
    Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    19
     
     

    CHRISTOPHER MCCALL  
    2 RIVER LANE
     
    LAKE CHARLES, LA70605

    		$ 20,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    20
     
     

    BRENT DAWN STOLZENTHALER  
    210 RUE DE JEAN SUITE 200
     
    LAFAYETTE, LA70508

    		$ 10,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    21
     
     

    AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS  
    ONE EAST 53RD STEET 2ND FLOOR
     
    NEW YORK, NY10022

    		$ 40,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    22
     
     

    LOUISIANA DIVISION OF THE ARTS  
    1051 N 3RD ST
     
    BATON ROUGE, LA70802

    		$ 43,702


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

       
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

       
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    GEORGE RODRIGUE FOUNDATION OF THE ARTS
    INC         		Employer identification number

    26-3623732
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    GEORGE RODRIGUE FOUNDATION OF THE ARTS
    INC         		Employer identification number

    26-3623732
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No.from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

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    GEORGE RODRIGUE FOUNDATION OF THE ARTS
     
    INC
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    26-3623732
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    Name:
    GEORGE RODRIGUE FOUNDATION OF THE ARTS
     
    INC
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    Name:
    GEORGE RODRIGUE FOUNDATION OF THE ARTS
     
    INC
    EIN:
    26-3623732
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    Name:
    GEORGE RODRIGUE FOUNDATION OF THE ARTS
     
    INC
    EIN:
    26-3623732
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    AUTO/PARKING 7,895 0 0 7,895
    BANK CHARGES 10,995 0 0 10,995
    MEMBERSHIP AND DUES 1,574 0 0 1,574
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    SUPPLIES 40,813 0 0 40,813
    LIABILITY INSURANCE 15,444 0 0 15,444
    ART SUPPLIES 6,624 0 0 6,624
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    CATERING FOR EVENTS 59,297 0 0 59,297
    MEALS 27,458 0 0 27,458
    OFFICE 5,495 0 0 5,495
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    FLOWERS 5,856 0 0 5,856
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    Name:
    GEORGE RODRIGUE FOUNDATION OF THE ARTS
     
    INC
    EIN:
    26-3623732
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    TY 2015 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    GEORGE RODRIGUE FOUNDATION OF THE ARTS
     
    INC
    EIN:
    26-3623732
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    TY 2015 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    GEORGE RODRIGUE FOUNDATION OF THE ARTS
     
    INC
    EIN:
    26-3623732
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
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    TY 2015 SubstantialContributorsSch
    Name:
    GEORGE RODRIGUE FOUNDATION OF THE ARTS
     
    INC
    EIN:
    26-3623732
    Name Address
    AT&T
          		208 S AKARD ST
    DALLAS,TX75202
    LOUISIANA PUBLIC FACILITIES AUTHORITY
          		2237 SOUTH ACADIAN THRUWAY STE 650
    BATON ROUGE,LA75808
    WINDGATE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
          		PO BOX 826
    SILOAM SPRINGS,AR72761
    RODRIGUE STUDIO
          		PO BOX 51227
    LAFAYETTE,LA70505
    CHRIS AND DON SANDERS 600 TRAVIS STREET STE 5800
    HOUSTON,TX77002
    CHEVRON CORP
          		100 NORTHPARK BLVD
    COVINGTON,LA70433


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    GEORGE RODRIGUE FOUNDATION OF THE ARTS
     
    INC
    EIN:
    26-3623732
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    PAYROLL TAX 37,952 0 0 37,952