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Hannis T. Bourgeois, LLP Opens The 1924 Fund Grant Applications to Louisiana Nonprofits
BATON ROUGE – August 19, 2025 – Hannis T. Bourgeois, LLP (“HTB”), Certified Public Accountants and
Business Advisors is pleased to announce the opening of grant applications for The 1924 Fund, a
philanthropic initiative supporting local nonprofits in the communities where HTB operates,
including Baton Rouge, Alexandria, Hammond, and New Orleans. Named in honor of the firm’s founding
year, The 1924 Fund reflects HTB’s long-standing commitment to community impact and service.
After a successful inaugural year that provided $15,000 in grant funding to local nonprofits, HTB
looks forward to supporting even more organizations making a lasting difference in the communities
it serves.
Through The 1924 Fund, HTB awards annual grants to eligible 501(c)(3) organizations that advance
one or more of the fund's three core philanthropic focus areas: education, culture, and family
wellness. Applications for the 2026 grant cycle will be accepted August 19 through September 30,
2026, with grant recipients to be announced later this year.
"The success of our inaugural grant cycle reinforced the incredible work being done by nonprofit
organizations across Louisiana," said Jay Montalbano, Managing Partner of HTB. "We were honored to
support organizations making a meaningful difference in their communities, and we look forward to
expanding that impact through this year's grant cycle.”
Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations serving Greater Baton Rouge, Central Louisiana, the Northshore,
and Greater New Orleans interested in applying can visit htbcpa.com/1924-fund to review eligibility
criteria and submit their applications.
HTB encourages organizations of all sizes and missions to apply, especially those serving
underserved populations in Louisiana.
For more information about HTB and The 1924 Fund, please visit htbcpa.com.
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About Hannis T. Bourgeois, LLP
Since 1924, Hannis T. Bourgeois (HTB) has sought to be more than a CPA firm by combining our
collective knowledge and experience to provide personalized accounting, tax, assurance, and
consulting services to help our clients grow. Across practices, HTB brings together proven
expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for industries including Auto Dealerships,
Construction & Real Estate, Financial Institutions, Not-for-Profit Organizations, Professional
Services, and Small Business. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, HTB has grown to over 150
team members. For more information about HTB, visit htbcpa.com.
