Baton Rouge Alliance For Students
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Baton Rouge Alliance For Students is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, registered in 2022, with $2,585,181 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
342 Lafayette St Ste B, Baton Rouge, LA, 70801 EIN 86-2881356 Since 2022
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.6M
▲ 184.4% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.8M
Net assets
$1.7M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Baton Rouge Alliance For Students— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating11 mo reserves · +30% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Baton Rouge Alliance For Students: 11 mo reserves · +30% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Baton Rouge Alliance For Students— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Baton Rouge Alliance For Students: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 342 Lafayette St Ste B, Baton Rouge, LA, 70801
- City
- Baton Rouge
- State
- Louisiana
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Educational Services
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.3M (FY2021) to $2.6M (FY2024) across 4 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $164KNet assets $1.7M
Operating margin
30.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.8M
Total liabilities
$164K
Net assets
$1.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,585,181▲184% | $1,803,818▼5.4% | $1,675,391▲87.4% | $1,839,541▲104% | 990 |
| 2023 | $908,849▼31.8% | $1,907,601▲73.5% | $894,028▼52.8% | $901,398▼61.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,333,550▼41.6% | $1,099,675▲76.4% | $1,892,780▲14.1% | $2,336,639▲28.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,282,423 | $623,520 | $1,658,904 | $1,815,988 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $4.7M total
5 grants to Baton Rouge Alliance For Students totaling $4.7M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Fund | To support efforts to ensure students are at the forefront of school improvement decisions in baton rouge | 2024 | $1,437,262 |
| City Fund | To support the grantee's communication plans and strategy which aims to advance access to quality charter school education in baton rouge | 2023 | $882,000 |
| City Fund | To support grantee's efforts to ensure that students are at the forefront of school improvement decisions in baton rouge, and that a diverse coalition of families, civic leaders, elected officials, and business leaders from across the parish are engaged in driving a more successful future for students in east baton rouge | 2023 | $620,000 |
| City Fund | To provide general support | 2023 | $500,000 |
| City Fund | To support professional development opportunities for organizational leadership | 2022 | $1,290,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Baton Rouge Alliance For Students a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Baton Rouge Alliance For Students is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 86-2881356, based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Baton Rouge Alliance For Students's EIN?
- Baton Rouge Alliance For Students's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 86-2881356.
- How much revenue does Baton Rouge Alliance For Students report?
- Baton Rouge Alliance For Students reported $2,585,181 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Baton Rouge Alliance For Students have?
- CharityIndex grades Baton Rouge Alliance For Students B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Baton Rouge Alliance For Students (EIN 86-2881356) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.