H C Drew Estate
501(c)(4)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
H C Drew Estate is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Lake Charles, Louisiana, registered in 1986, with $18,758,070 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
719 Kirby St, Lake Charles, LA, 70601 EIN 72-6019245 Since 1986
Revenue (FY2024)
$18.8M
▲ 363.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$4.2M
Net assets
$94.5M
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 H C Drew Estate— 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 rating271 mo reserves · +78% 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 H C Drew Estate: 271 mo reserves · +78% 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 H C Drew Estate— 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 H C Drew Estate: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 719 Kirby St, Lake Charles, LA, 70601
- City
- Lake Charles
- State
- Louisiana
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.8M (FY2020) to $18.8M (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $6.5MNet assets $94.5M
Operating margin
77.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$101.0M
Total liabilities
$6.5M
Net assets
$94.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,758,070▲364% | $4,181,774▲13.7% | $94,512,327▲10.7% | $100,978,418▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $4,045,219▲33.0% | $3,679,109▼24.3% | $85,369,196▲14.1% | $93,680,905▲13.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $3,042,077▼71.2% | $4,857,969▲15.7% | $74,837,633▼22.7% | $82,614,073▼20.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $10,558,420▲494% | $4,198,199▲26.5% | $96,810,640▲15.3% | $104,014,829▲15.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,776,986 | $3,320,042 | $83,950,133 | $89,945,751 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is H C Drew Estate a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. H C Drew Estate is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 72-6019245, based in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
- What is H C Drew Estate's EIN?
- H C Drew Estate's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 72-6019245.
- How much revenue does H C Drew Estate report?
- H C Drew Estate reported $18,758,070 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does H C Drew Estate have?
- CharityIndex grades H C Drew Estate C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for H C Drew Estate (EIN 72-6019245) 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.