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
2018
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2018, or tax year beginning 01-01-2018 , and ending 12-31-2018
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. Foreign organizations, check here............. bullet
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... 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$716,367J 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) 125,742
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 38 38 38
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 188,768
b Less: Cost of goods sold.... 4,620
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule)..... 184,148 184,148
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 121,737 0 121,737
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 431,665 38 305,923
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0 0 0
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 143,124 0 73,274 69,850
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 25,844 0 7,599 18,245
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 14,738 0 0 14,738
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 48,745 0 0 48,745
17 Interest............... 41,024 0 0 41,024
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 11,670 0 5,975 5,695
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... 21,068 0 21,068
20 Occupancy.............. 25,870 0 0 25,870
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 5,827 0 0 5,827
22 Printing and publications.......... 2,416 0 0 2,416
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 189,584 0 51,903 137,681
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 529,910 0 159,819 370,091
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 73,921 73,921
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 603,831 0 159,819 444,012
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -172,166
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 38
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 146,104
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2018)
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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............. 151,873 62,296 62,296
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.........      
3 Accounts receivable bullet1,418
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet     1,418 1,418
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) bullet205,070 673,721 652,653 652,653
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 825,594 716,367 716,367
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)...... 310,301 627,790
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet) Click to see attachment261,136 Click to see attachment6,586
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 571,437 634,376
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow SFAS 117, check here bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted.................. 254,157 81,991
25 Temporarily restricted...............    
26 Permanently restricted...............    
Foundations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here 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)..... 254,157 81,991
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 825,594 716,367
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
254,157
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-172,166
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
81,991
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
5
0
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
81,991
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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))
2017 891,461 177,490 5.022598
2016 848,965 114,453 7.417586
2015 1,244,221 127,605 9.750566
2014 727,023 269,384 2.698835
2013 597,749 242,550 2.464436
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
2
27.354021
3
Average distribution ratio for the 5-year base period—divide the total on line 2 by 5.0, or by the number of years the foundation has been in existence if less than 5 years ......
3
5.470804
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2018 from Part X, line 5......
4
89,142
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
487,678
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
0
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
487,678
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4,.............
8
444,012
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 instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket includes lines 1a and 1b
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b Domestic foundations that meet the section 4940(e) requirements in Part V, check 1 1
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 1
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 1
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2018 estimated tax payments and 2017 overpayment credited to 2018 6a 0
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 0
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 0
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8 0
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 1
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 2019 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 2018 or the taxable year beginning in 2018? See the 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 —check here .........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........bullet
    15
     
    16 At any time during calendar year 2018, 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 the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. 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
     
     
    ........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 2018?.............
    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 2018, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2018?.............
    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 2018 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 2018.)..................
    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 2018?
    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:
    Yes
    No
    (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
     
    No
    .........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
     
     
    8
    Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
    excess parachute payment during the year? .................
    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
    GUS ANDERSON DIRECTOR OF OPERATIO
    40.00     		67,665 0 0
    747 MAGAZINE ST
    NEW ORLEANS,LA70130
    RACHEL GAUDRY SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND
    40.00     		0 0 0
    747 MAGAZINE ST
    NEW ORLEANS,LA70130
    CHRISTINE DUNAWAY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIAT
    40.00     		0 0 0
    747 MAGAZINE ST
    NEW ORLEANS,LA70130
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors (continued)
    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. 162,019
    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. 157,357
    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. 124,636
    4  
    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
    90,500
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    90,500
    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
    90,500
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    1,358
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    89,142
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    4,457
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
     
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2018 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
     
    b
    Income tax for 2018. (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
    444,012
    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
    444,012
    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
    444,012
    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 (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2017     		(c)
    2017     		(d)
    2018
    1 Distributable amount for 2018 from Part XI, line 7  
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2018:
    a Enter amount for 2017 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2018:
    a From 2013......  
    b From 2014......  
    c From 2015......  
    d From 2016......  
    e From 2017......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........  
    4Qualifying distributions for 2018 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$  
    a Applied to 2017, 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 2018 distributable amount.....  
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus  
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2018.    
    (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 2017. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		 
    f Undistributed income for 2018. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2019 ..........     		 
    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) .......     		 
    8 Excess distributions carryover from 2013 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		 
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2019.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		 
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2014....  
    b Excess from 2015....  
    c Excess from 2016....  
    d Excess from 2017....  
    e Excess from 2018....  
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    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 2018, 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) 2018 (b) 2017 (c) 2016 (d) 2015
    4,457 8,875 5,723 0 19,055
    b 85% of line 2a ......... 3,788 7,544 4,865 0 16,197
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		444,012 891,461 848,975 1,244,221 3,428,669
    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 ....     		444,012 891,461 848,975 1,244,221 3,428,669
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......         0
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		         0
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		2,971 5,917 3,815 4,253 16,956
    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 foundation 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 (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    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
    LAUREN DIAZ
    747 MAGAZINE STREET
    NEW ORLEANS,LA70130     		NONE INDIVIDUAL 2018 ART CONTEST WINNER-JUNIOR DIVISION 1,250
    ANNA WRIGHT
    747 MAGAZINE STREET
    NEW ORLEANS,LA70130     		NONE INDIVIDUAL 2018 ART CONTEST WINNER-JUNIOR DIVISION 1,000
    CONSUELO GARCIA
    747 MAGAZINE STREET
    NEW ORLEANS,LA70130     		NONE INDIVIDUAL 2018 ART CONTEST WINNER-JUNIOR DIVISION 750
    ALEXIS CHON
    747 MAGAZINE STREET
    NEW ORLEANS,LA70130     		NONE INDIVIDUAL 2018 ART CONTEST WINNER-JUNIOR DIVISION 500
    CALLIE EYMARD
    747 MAGAZINE STREET
    NEW ORLEANS,LA70130     		NONE INDIVIDUAL 2018 ART CONTEST WINNER-JUNIOR DIVISION 250
    MADELYN GALATAS
    747 MAGAZINE STREET
    NEW ORLEANS,LA70130     		NONE INDIVIDUAL 2018 ART CONTEST WINNER-JUNIOR DIVISION 250
    THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
    1115 E 58TH STREET
    CHICAGO,IL60637     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY SCHOLARSHIP - ANDREA HINKLE 6,000
    UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA MONROE
    700 UNIVERSITY AVE
    MONROE,LA71209     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY SCHOLARSHIP - TAVARIOUS WILLIAMS 5,500
    UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA LAFAYETTE
    104 EAST UNIVERSITY AVENUE
    LAFAYETTE,LA70504     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY SCHOLARSHIP - SARA ADAMS 5,000
    NICHOLLS STATE UNIVERSITY
    906 E 1ST STREET
    THIBODAUX,LA70301     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY SCHOLARSHIP - CHRISTY LINDLEY 3,000
    NICHOLLS STATE UNIVERSITY
    906 E 1ST STREET
    THIBODAUX,LA70301     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY SCHOLARSHIP - WENDY ZHENG 2,000
    BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY
    270 CLYDE BUILDING
    PROVO,UT84602     		NONE N/A SCHOLARSHIP - CAROLINE BARROW 1,500
    XAVIER UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA
    1 DREXEL DRIVE
    NEW ORLEANS,LA70125     		NONE N/A SCHOLARSHIP - KARRINGTON NICKOLAS 2,500
    SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA UNIVERSITY
    500 W UNIVERSITY AVE
    HAMMOND,LA70402     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY SCHOLARSHIP - ANDREW BUTLER 3,500
    SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN
    516 DRAYTON STREET
    SAVANNAH,GA31401     		NONE N/A SCHOLARSHIP - MIKAEL JARRETT 4,500
    BARBER MIDDLE SCHOOL
    5651 FM 571 ROAD E
    DICKINSON,TX77539     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY ART SUPPLIES - ROXANNE ELLISON 1,326
    ROCKPORT FULTON HIGH SCHOOL
    1801 OMOHUNDRO STREET
    ROCKPORT,TX78382     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY ART SUPPLIES - KATIE LEDBETTER 1,792
    BAY COLONY ELEMENTARY
    101 BAY COLONY ELEMENTARY ROAD
    DICKINSON,TX77539     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY ART SUPPLIES - KIMI WHITE 1,261
    ROCKPORT FULTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
    1701 COLORADO STREET
    ROCKPORT,TX78382     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY ART SUPPLIES - SUSAN TRAVIS 1,596
    CRAVENS EARLY CHILDHOOD
    13210 TIDWELL DRIVE
    HOUSTON,TX77044     		NONE N/A ART SUPPLIES - AMY FEEMSTER 1,261
    CREECH ELEMENTARY
    4242 S MASON ROAD
    KATY,TX77450     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY ART SUPPLIES - JANICE HORTON 1,250
    LOBIT MIDDLE SCHOOL
    1251 FM 517
    DICKINSON,TX77539     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY ART SUPPLIES - LAURA DOHERTY 1,531
    GW CARVER MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL
    2100 S VICTORIA LANE
    HOUSTON,TX77088     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY ART SUPPLIES - LAURA LUNA 1,747
    SMITH ACADEMY
    5815 W LITTLE YORD ROAD ROOM 116
    HOUSTON,TX77091     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY ART SUPPLIES - MARIN FONS 1,213
    CALDER ELEMENTARY
    6511 CALDER ROAD
    DICKINSON,TX77539     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY ART SUPPLIES - ROBIN PAWLIK 1,250
    SOUTH EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL
    1930 AIRPORT BLVD
    HOUSTON,TX77051     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY ART SUPPLIES - HECTOR GARCIA 1,777
    SCARBOROUGH HIGH SCHOOL
    4141 COSTA RICA ROAD
    HOUSTON,TX77092     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY ART SUPPLIES - NICOLE SVORONOS 1,777
    WESTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    7325 JEWELA AVENUE
    SHREVEPORT,LA71112     		NONE INDIVIDUAL SCHOLARSHIP 990
    AMITE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    301 VERNON AVENUE
    AMITE CITY,LA70422     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY ART SUPPLIES - JENNIFER WHEELER 975
    THE RICE SCHOOL
    7550 SUESS DRIVE
    HOUSTON,TX77025     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY ART SUPPLIES - MICHELLA CONRAD 1,726
    WI STEVENSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
    9595 WINKLER DRIVE
    HOUSTON,TX77017     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY ART SUPPLIES - BRANDY MOES 1,733
    FLOYD HOFFMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
    6101 W LITTLE YORD ROAD
    HOUSTON,TX77091     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY ART SUPPLIES - TERRENCE CLARK 1,726
    MEYERLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
    10410 MANHATTAN ROOM 221
    HOUSTON,TX77096     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY ART SUPPLIES 1,686
    THE ROGERS MIDDLE SCHOOL
    5840 SAN FELIPE STREET
    HOUSTON,TX77057     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY ART SUPPLIES - MEREDITH SOTO 1,577
    HUGHES ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    11901 HUGHES ROAD
    DICKINSON,TX77538     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY ART SUPPLIES - REBECCA THOMAS 1,339
    DREAMS FOUNDATION OF ACADIANA
    202 MONTRACHET PARKWAY
    LAFAYETTE,LA70503     		NONE PC ART SUPPLIES - ANNE HOERNER 960
    ARCHBISHOP CHAPELLE HIGH SCHOOL
    8800 VETERANS BLVD
    METAIRIE,LA70003     		NONE N/A ART SUPPLIES - SARAH BACHEMIN 965
    STARKS HIGH SCHOOL
    137 LA-109
    STARKS,LA70661     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY ART SUPPLIES 990
    BELLAIRE HIGH SCHOOL
    5100 MAPLE STREET
    BELLAIRE,TX70661     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY ART SUPPLIES - APRIL DIUFFRE 1,757
    PINE PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL
    1557 SPEEDY CAMPBELL DRIVE
    PINE PRAIRIE,LA70576     		NONE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY ART SUPPLIES 747
    POPE JOHN PAUL II HIGH SCHOOL
    1901 JAGUAR DRIVE
    SLIDELL,LA70461     		NONE N/A ART SUPPLIES 978
    QUEST SCHOOL
    2401 OLIVER ROAD
    MONROE,LA70121     		NONE INDIVIDUAL ART SUPPLIES 177
    RIVERDALE HIGH SCHOOL ART DEPARTMEN
    240 RIVERDALE DRIVE
    JEFFERSON,LA70121     		NONE INDIVIDUAL ART SUPPLIES 314
    Total .................................bullet 3a 73,921
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b 0
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    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
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
    investments ...........     		    14 38  
    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         184,148
    11 Other revenue:
    aFUNDRAISING EVENT INCOME     		        100,030
    bMISCELLANEOUS         21,707
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 0 38 305,885
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    305,923
    (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 (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    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) (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) (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 (2018)
    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 Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2018
    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 isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't 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 doesn't 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) (2018)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018) 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
    COX COMMUNICATIONS
     
    2121 AIRLINE DR
     
    NEW ORLEANS, LA70001

    		$ 10,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    2
    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
    3
    RANDY MORRIS
     
    706 ROSS STREET
     
    OAK GROVE, LA71263

    		$ 5,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    4
    LOUISIANA PUBLIC FACILITIES AUTHORITY
     
    2237 S ACADIAN THRUWAY STE 650
     
    BATON ROUGE, LA70808

    		$ 10,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    5
    DAVID ROBERTS
     
    17927 E AUGUSTA AVE
     
    BATON ROUGE, LA70810

    		$ 5,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    6
    LAKE CHARLES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
     
    1701 OAK PARK BLVD
     
    LAKE CHARLES, LA70601

    		$ 10,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
    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
    BAYOU TECHE MUSEUM
     
    131 E MAIN ST
     
    NEW IBERIA, LA70560

    		$ 49,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    8
    BOES IRON WORKS INC
     
    2321 PERDIDO ST
     
    NEW ORLEANS, LA70119

    		$ 5,000


    (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.)
    (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) (2018)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
    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) (2018)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
    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) (2018)

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


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    GEORGE RODRIGUE FOUNDATION OF THE ARTS
     
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    26-3623732
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