Inspirenola Charter Schools
94% goes to programs $0 to raise $100
Inspirenola Charter Schools is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New Orleans, Louisiana, registered in 2013, with $89,877,052 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 94% of spending to programs.
2401 Westbend Parkway, New Orleans, LA, 70114 EIN 46-0675150 Since 2013
Revenue (FY2024)
$89.9M
▼ 4.3% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$93.5M
Net assets
$31.8M
Employees
1,161
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
A+Program efficiency40% of the rating94% to programs · $0 to raise $100
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. For Inspirenola Charter Schools: 94% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating4 mo reserves · -4% 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 Inspirenola Charter Schools: 4 mo reserves · -4% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
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. For Inspirenola Charter Schools: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 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 Inspirenola Charter Schools: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To inspire an educational movement where students can develop academic and personal skills in order to be prepared for college, their community and the world.
Contact & location
- Address
- 2401 Westbend Parkway, New Orleans, LA, 70114
- City
- New Orleans
- State
- Louisiana
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Elementary & Secondary Schools
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $25.8M (FY2013) to $89.9M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $9.6MNet assets $31.8M
Operating margin
-4.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$41.4M
Total liabilities
$9.6M
Net assets
$31.8M
Salaries & benefits
$60.7M
65% of expenses
Board members
9
9 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $89,877,052▼4.3% | $93,453,298▲0.6% | $31,841,275▼10.1% | $41,402,042▼10.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $93,949,837▼12.0% | $92,940,357▼0.8% | $35,417,521▲2.9% | $46,151,414▲8.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $106,788,693▲26.7% | $93,725,250▲21.9% | $34,408,041▲61.2% | $42,512,034▲24.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $84,277,535▲12.5% | $76,877,930▲11.0% | $21,344,598▲53.1% | $34,147,013▲52.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $74,884,221▲14.4% | $69,241,233▲12.6% | $13,944,993▲68.0% | $22,382,887▲67.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $65,446,620▲22.1% | $61,478,186▲8.1% | $8,302,005▲91.6% | $13,389,228▲28.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $53,597,908▲13.7% | $56,853,172▲17.6% | $4,333,571▼42.9% | $10,445,601▼2.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $47,130,866▲58.9% | $48,363,920▲29.6% | $7,588,835▲489% | $10,753,343▼70.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $29,661,870▼2.5% | $37,319,011▲16.7% | -$1,950,735▼134% | $35,994,911▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $30,425,627▲39.2% | $31,989,897▲35.7% | $5,706,406▼21.5% | $35,332,449▲13.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $21,863,705▼15.1% | $23,576,731▲22.4% | $7,270,676▲11.8% | $31,198,501▲271% | 990 |
| 2013 | $25,762,641 | $19,257,800 | $6,504,841 | $8,402,654 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Jamar Mckneely — $351,228 (0.38% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamar Mckneely | Ceo | 40 | $351,228 |
| Wylene Sorapuru | Chief Academic Officer | 40 | $226,980 |
| Charles Mackles | Cfo | 40 | $212,130 |
| Kevin Barnes | Chief of Staff | 40 | $170,729 |
| John Green | Chief of Schools | 40 | $153,740 |
| Tomika Washington | Head of School | 40 | $152,536 |
| Dianne B Lewis | Executive Director of Exce | 40 | $149,567 |
| Juaquana Lewis | Deputy Chief of High Schools | 40 | $146,161 |
| Desmond Moore | Head of School | 40 | $144,449 |
| Candice Frazier | Executive Director of People and Strategy | 40 | $138,503 |
| Dana Wade | Board Member | 1 | — |
| James Dabney | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Jay Daniels | Board Secretary | 1 | — |
| Karren Y Alexander | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Landon Williams Sr | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Mary Jo Roberts | Board President | 1 | — |
| Mary Laurie | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Shawn Rogers | Board Vice President | 1 | — |
| Stephen J Boyard Jr | Treasurer | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| A&s Transportation Inc | Transportation | $5,792,585 |
| Chartwells Dining Service | Food Service Provider | $4,160,453 |
| First Studentfirst Group America | Student Transportation | $3,180,143 |
| Gca Services Group | Custodial Services | $970,408 |
| Cmc Corporate Solutions | Maintenance | $723,945 |
Grants received · $8.2M total
8 grants to Inspirenola Charter Schools totaling $8.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Tr | Education | 2022 | $8,000,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Education | 2022 | $15,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2021 | $10,000 |
| City Fund | Communications operating support | 2020 | $75,000 |
| Share Our Strength | Childhood hunger programs | 2020 | $51,000 |
| New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Inc | Community partnership grant - to provide opportunities to contract with artists and purchase supplies for educational programs for children and adults. | 2018 | $5,500 |
| The Greater New Orleans Foundation | Education | 2017 | $14,197 |
| The Greater New Orleans Foundation | Education | 2016 | $8,662 |
Grants made · $89K in FY2020
1 grant totaling $89K in FY2020. All grants made by Inspirenola Charter Schools →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Inspirenola | To assist in the startup of friends of inspirenola | $89,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Inspirenola Charter Schools a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Inspirenola Charter Schools is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 46-0675150, based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Inspirenola Charter Schools's EIN?
- Inspirenola Charter Schools's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 46-0675150.
- How much revenue does Inspirenola Charter Schools report?
- Inspirenola Charter Schools reported $89,877,052 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Inspirenola Charter Schools's spending goes to programs?
- Inspirenola Charter Schools spends about 94% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Inspirenola Charter Schools have?
- CharityIndex grades Inspirenola Charter Schools A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Inspirenola Charter Schools's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Inspirenola Charter Schools's latest Form 990 is $351,228, paid to Jamar Mckneely (Ceo).
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Data for Inspirenola Charter Schools (EIN 46-0675150) 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.