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EIN 72-0575929

Foundation for A Better Louisiana

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Baton Rouge
State
Louisiana
Year formed
1962
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
S05: Community Improvement and Capacity Building Research Institutes and Public Policy Analysis
Description
Foundation for A Better Louisiana promotes ideas for the betterment of Louisiana that cut across political, social and ideological boundaries. It accomplishes this mission through educational programs, economic and trade research, maintenance of a research library and helping present and future community leaders understand the complex issues that drive our state and recognize opportunities to further progress. Its headquarters is located in Baton Rouge, LA.
Related structure
Foundation for A Better Louisiana is a subordinate organization under Council for A Better Louisiana.
Total revenues
$176,089
2023
Total expenses
$138,412
2023
Total assets
$321,710
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Foundation for A Better Louisiana

Educational, economic, and trade research; maintenance of A research library; and helping present and future community leaders understand the complex issues that drive our state and recognize opportunities to further progress.

Who funds Foundation for A Better Louisiana

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Baton Rouge Area FoundationGeneral Support, the Norman Saurage Iii Scholarship$11,200
American Online Giving FoundationGeneral Support$10,000
Bayou Research InstituteTo Raise Citizen Awareness of Issues$1,700

Personnel at Foundation for A Better Louisiana

NameTitleCompensation
Thomas Barry ErwinPresident$0
Gwen HamiltonSecretary / Director$0
Robert SchneckenburgerTreasurer / Secretary / Director$0
Malcolm S MurchisonChairman / Officer - Treasurer / Director$0
Heather PooleChair - Elec / Treasurer / Officer - Secretary / Director$0
...and 6 more key personnel

Financials for Foundation for A Better Louisiana

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$85,450
Program services$90,600
Investment income and dividends$39
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$176,089

Form 990s for Foundation for A Better Louisiana

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-08-30990View PDF
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-11990View PDF
2019-122021-04-02990View PDF
2018-122019-10-25990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 13, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from American Online Giving Foundation
December 28, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 28, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $11,200 from Baton Rouge Area Foundation
December 27, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
July 28, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsBusiness and community development organizationsChapter / child organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationCommunity improvementPublic policyEconomic development
Characteristics
MembershipsState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General information
Address
PO Box 4308
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
Metro area
Baton Rouge, LA
County
East Baton Rouge Parish, LA
Phone
(225) 344-2225
IRS details
EIN
72-0575929
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1962
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
S05: Community Improvement and Capacity Building Research Institutes and Public Policy Analysis
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Subordinate organization
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