EIN 58-1711612

Biomedical Research Foundation of Northwest Louisiana (BRF)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
89
Year formed
1986
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
Description
BRF was created in 1986 by the Shreveport Chamber of Commerce. At the time, the Shreveport economy was heavily dependent on the oil and gas industry, and plummeting oil prices were taking a heavy toll on the north Louisiana economy. The Shreveport Chamber charged BRF with diversifying the local and regional economy and investing in new economic sectors. BRF’s mission to be a catalyst for positive economic change in north Louisiana has attracted an all-volunteer board of key local civic leaders and experienced and capable professionals from throughout the United States.
Also known as...
BRF Hospital Holdings Shreveport LLC; BRFHH Shreveport and Monroe Campuses
Total revenues
$24,033,213
2023
Total expenses
$20,025,567
2023
Total assets
$107,996,382
2023
Num. employees
89
2023

Program areas at BRF

Facilities/intertech: operated a ten story, 160,000 sq ft Research facility housing 56 state-of-the-art wet labs, an animal care facility, and related administrative offices. The 56 wet labs and animal facility are leased to lsuhsc-s to support its basic science Research program. As support for the animal imaging program at lsuhsc-s. The Research facility provided essential Research space needed to support the acquisition of lsuhsc-s extramural funding. - conducted activities related to the establishment of a science & technology business park including support for scientific economic development projects, workforce development and education. Provided financial and programmatic assistance to prospective park tenants. Provided land for development including environmental remediation. Maintained multiple leased properties, including a 33,000 sq ft cgmp manufacturing facility and multiple incubator facilities.see schedule o
The digital media institute (dmi) is an accredited higher educationalinstitution focused on degree and certificate programs in the digitalarts. Dmi offers programs in animation and digital effects, interactivesoftware development, and advertising design. Students at dmi come froma wide range of backgrounds and financial needs. Dmi provides andcoordinates with grant making organizations to fund some need basedscholarships to students who meet admissions requirements but may needadditional financial assistance. Dmi also provides summer campopportunities to students in middle school and high school to promoteknowledge and interest in the digital art space.
Omicron technologies solutions was created to create jobs anddisadvantaged business entity opportunities to the Northwest louisianaregion. Omicron provides services to educational and public transportation systems to provide access to facilities and special fare programs.
Edventures supports stem (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education and technology-based workforce development initiatives through a variety of programs serving student sin Northwest Louisiana. Programs include the bobbie cates hicks science and medicine academic Research training program, biotech magnet academy, biostart senior Research laboratory internships, college navigator, and first robotics programs. Edventures works with multiple regional partners including caddo parish schools, bossier parish schools, desoto parish schools, and lsu health sciences center in shreveport to provide these programs. Expenses: $51,650 (including grants to others of $--), revenue: $18,295 shreveport next proactively recruits small to mid-sized businesses to relocate to or build facilities in Northwest Louisiana, promoting our region's access, affordability, and opportunity for businesses to create well-paying, sustainable jobs for our community. Expenses: $443,369 (including grants to others of $--), revenue: 0eap: the entrepreneurial accelerator program is a financial analytics and support group formed to stimulate the creation of entrepreneurialecosystem in Northwest Louisiana. This is accomplished through avariety of methods including providing entrepreneurial educationalcontent to the community, assisting local universities withentrepreneurial education opportunities, and establishing andmaintaining systems which connect entrepreneurs to resources andprovide assistance to start and grow their businessexpenses: $1,273,109 (including grants to others of $--), revenue: $141,480center for molecular imaging and therapy division provides clinical, technical, and Research personnel to a related organization which provides molecular imaging services to the Northwest Louisiana community.

Who funds Biomedical Research Foundation of Northwest Louisiana (BRF)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Community FoundationFor General Support; Give for Good Grant$62,668
Louisiana Center for MFG SciencesFor Stem Education Program$10,000
Committee of One HundredEap Pitch and Business Plan Competition for Higher Ed$8,000
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at BRF

NameTitleCompensation
John GeorgeDirector and President and Chief Executive Officer$664,900
James D DeanExecutive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer$488,779
Jay MeyersVice President for External Affairs / Vice President for Externalaffairs$171,053
David SchmidtExecutive Director$176,339
John MirallesDirector of Digital Institute$174,959
...and 14 more key personnel

Financials for BRF

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$900,112
Program services$23,453,080
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-319,979
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$24,033,213

Form 990s for BRF

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-092024-08-15990View PDF
2022-092023-08-15990View PDF
2021-092022-08-15990View PDF
2020-092021-09-03990View PDF
2019-092020-10-22990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
September 23, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
January 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $62,668 from The Community Foundation
December 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from Centerpoint Energy Foundation
October 9, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
September 28, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 5 new vendors, including , , , , and
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsHospitalsMedical research organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizations
Issues
Science and technologyHealth
Characteristics
Political advocacyConducts researchLobbyingState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
Post Office Box 38050
Shreveport, LA 71133
Metro area
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA
County
Caddo Parish, LA
Website URL
brfla.org/ 
Phone
(318) 716-4190
IRS details
EIN
58-1711612
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1986
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
H90: Medical Specialty Research
NAICS code, primary
622: Hospitals
Parent/child status
Central organization
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