Charles J Ballay Community Projects is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Belle Chasse, Louisiana, registered in 2011, with $1,400 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Revenue (FY2025)
$1,400
▼ 43.1% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2025)
$2,025
Net assets
$977
Employees
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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 Charles J Ballay Community Projects— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Charles J Ballay Community Projects: 6 mo reserves · -45% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Charles J Ballay Community Projects— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Charles J Ballay Community Projects: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $18K (FY2010) to $1,400 (FY2025) across 15 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-44.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$977
Net assets
$977
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,400▼43.1% | $2,025▲35.1% | $977▼39.0% | $977▼39.0% | 990EZ |
| 2024 | $2,460▲75.7% | $1,499▼7.6% | $1,602▲150% | $1,602▲150% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $1,400▼58.8% | $1,622▼51.2% | $641▼25.7% | $641▼25.7% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $3,396▲17.2% | $3,321▼13.1% | $863▲9.5% | $863▲9.5% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $2,898▲173% | $3,823▼37.2% | $788▼54.0% | $788▼54.0% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $1,060▼80.1% | $6,092▼33.6% | $1,713▼74.6% | $1,713▼74.6% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $5,315 | $9,174▲555% | $6,745▼36.4% | $6,745▼36.4% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $0▼100% | $1,400▼38.9% | $10,604▼11.7% | $10,604▼11.7% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $3,080▲137% | $2,291▼7.2% | $12,004▲7.0% | $12,004▲7.0% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $1,300▼66.9% | $2,470▼62.3% | $11,215▼9.4% | $11,215▼9.4% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $3,931▲0.8% | $6,556▼77.6% | $12,385▼17.5% | $12,385▼17.5% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $3,900▼88.1% | $29,292▲17.2% | $15,010▼62.8% | $15,010▼62.8% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $32,875▲11.8% | $24,992▲22.1% | $40,402▲24.2% | $40,402▲24.2% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $29,410▲68.1% | $20,471▲245% | $32,519▲181% | $32,519▲181% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $17,500 | $5,939 | $11,561 | $11,561 | 990EZ |
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Data for Charles J Ballay Community Projects (EIN 27-1427896) 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.