Franco-american Benevolent Society Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Franco-american Benevolent Society Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lafayette, Louisiana, registered in 2015, with $312,915 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1309 Lafayette St, Lafayette, LA, 70501 EIN 46-1013149 Since 2015
Revenue (FY2024)
$313K
▲ 110.5% vs prior year
International median: $227K
Expenses (FY2024)
$288K
Net assets
$2.9M
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.
C+
—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 Franco-american Benevolent Society Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating121 mo reserves · +8% 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 Franco-american Benevolent Society Inc: 121 mo reserves · +8% margin earns a B+ 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 Franco-american Benevolent Society Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 Franco-american Benevolent Society Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1309 Lafayette St, Lafayette, LA, 70501
- City
- Lafayette
- State
- Louisiana
- Subcategory
- International Exchange
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.9M (FY2016) to $313K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $2.9M
Operating margin
7.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.9M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$2.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $312,915▲110% | $288,202▲62.2% | $2,915,872▲1.9% | $2,915,872▲1.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $148,672▼24.0% | $177,671▼27.5% | $2,861,757▼2.9% | $2,861,757▼2.9% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $195,643▼49.0% | $245,101▼3.5% | $2,946,899▼0.7% | $2,946,899▼0.7% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $383,723▲236% | $254,100▲351% | $2,967,195▲19.1% | $2,967,195▲19.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $114,205▼64.3% | $56,356▼4.3% | $2,492,179▼6.5% | $2,492,179▼6.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $319,583▲113% | $58,878▼28.3% | $2,665,061▲4.2% | $2,665,061▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $150,184▼91.9% | $82,085▲43.6% | $2,558,227▲8.4% | $2,558,227▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,862,222 | $57,182 | $2,359,960 | $2,359,960 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Franco-american Benevolent Society Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Franco-american Benevolent Society Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 46-1013149, based in Lafayette, Louisiana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Franco-american Benevolent Society Inc's EIN?
- Franco-american Benevolent Society Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 46-1013149.
- How much revenue does Franco-american Benevolent Society Inc report?
- Franco-american Benevolent Society Inc reported $312,915 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Franco-american Benevolent Society Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Franco-american Benevolent Society Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Franco-american Benevolent Society Inc (EIN 46-1013149) 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.