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Support the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
The students of YEA BR rely on the generosity of our community and sponsors to make the Academy possible. Every contribution helps young entrepreneurs gain hands-on experience, launch real businesses, and develop the leadership skills they’ll carry for life.
When you give, you’re not just funding a program—you’re investing in Baton Rouge’s business future.
✨ Your Gift Fuels Student Success
A Tax-Deductible Gift
YEA BR is a program of the Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership, a 501(c)(3) initiative of the Baton Rouge Area Chamber. This means every donation is fully tax-deductible.
Your support doesn’t just benefit our students—it strengthens our entire community by equipping the next generation of leaders to create, innovate, and thrive.
Ways to Give
DONATE ONLINE:
Make a secure gift today and directly support Baton Rouge’s next generation of business leaders.
PAY BY CHECK:
Payable to:
Greater Baton Rouge
Economic Partnership
Memo Line:
YEA BR
Mail Check to:
Baton Rouge Area Chamber
ATTN: Belinda Monteverde, Accounting
564 Laurel St, Baton Rouge, LA 70801
SPONSORSHIPS:
Partner with us to underwrite program delivery, mentorship, and pitch opportunities.
GRANTS, IN-KIND GIFTS, & PLANNED GIVING:
We welcome creative ways to support YEA BR. Contact us to explore opportunities.
Scholarship Funds
Charlie D’Agostino Founders Scholarship:
“Pave the way for young, aspiring entrepreneurs”
Gifts can be directed to the Charlie D’Agostino Founders Scholarship which ensures all students have access to the Academy regardless of their financial situation. Charlie devoted his 50+ year career to empowering entrepreneurs by building the LSU Innovation Park and supporting the broader business community. He co-founded Young Entrepreneurs Academy of Baton Rouge in 2018 to further his mission of bringing entrepreneurship resources to everyone.
Wilfred “Bud” Carlin Scholarship Fund:
“Lead together, by standing with—by giving, serving, and growing alongside your community.”
The Wilfred Carlin Scholarship honors the legacy of a beloved Istrouma High graduate, Korean War veteran, and lifelong steward of North Baton Rouge. For over six decades, “Bud” Carlin welcomed customers into Carlin’s Grocery and Market with kindness, compassion, and a heart for service—especially toward the elderly and underprivileged. This scholarship supports community-minded entrepreneurs in the Baton Rouge area who embody his selfless spirit and commitment to lifting others. It is a tribute to a man whose quiet generosity sustained generations and whose example continues to inspire.