Joe W & Dorothy Dorsett Brown Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Joe W & Dorothy Dorsett Brown Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Metairie, Louisiana, registered in 1968, with $13,079,051 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
320 Hammond Highway Suite 500, Metairie, LA, 70005 EIN 72-6027232 Since 1968
Revenue (FY2024)
$13.1M
▲ 134.2% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$7.4M
Net assets
$127.5M
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.
B
—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 Joe W & Dorothy Dorsett Brown Foundation— 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 rating207 mo reserves · +44% 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 Joe W & Dorothy Dorsett Brown Foundation: 207 mo reserves · +44% 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 Joe W & Dorothy Dorsett Brown Foundation— 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 Joe W & Dorothy Dorsett Brown Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 320 Hammond Highway Suite 500, Metairie, LA, 70005
- City
- Metairie
- State
- Louisiana
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Support Foundations & Fundraising
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $5.9M (FY2015) to $13.1M (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $379KNet assets $127.5M
Operating margin
43.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$127.9M
Total liabilities
$379K
Net assets
$127.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,079,051▲134% | $7,388,663▲21.4% | $127,515,547▲4.6% | $127,894,383▲4.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $5,584,632▼18.7% | $6,083,925▲15.0% | $121,857,214▼0.4% | $122,250,395▼1.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $6,865,779▼40.0% | $5,289,702▼25.6% | $122,358,305▲1.3% | $123,761,184▲1.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $11,452,057▲86.1% | $7,107,198▲31.1% | $120,782,228▲2.7% | $122,222,465▲3.8% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $6,153,702▼19.4% | $5,420,668▼21.5% | $117,553,787▼3.8% | $117,760,160▼3.6% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $7,637,043▼13.2% | $6,907,903▲12.6% | $122,138,818▼0.3% | $122,143,742▼0.3% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $8,802,078▲77.4% | $6,133,706▲39.0% | $122,502,886▲2.2% | $122,503,865▲2.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $4,963,044▲4.2% | $4,411,391▲9.3% | $119,838,202▼0.5% | $119,843,843▼0.5% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $4,761,014▼19.8% | $4,036,744▼23.5% | $120,389,400▲0.6% | $120,394,945▲0.6% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $5,937,388 | $5,274,258 | $119,670,000 | $119,677,733 | 990PF |
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 Joe W & Dorothy Dorsett Brown Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Joe W & Dorothy Dorsett Brown Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 72-6027232, based in Metairie, Louisiana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Joe W & Dorothy Dorsett Brown Foundation's EIN?
- Joe W & Dorothy Dorsett Brown Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 72-6027232.
- How much revenue does Joe W & Dorothy Dorsett Brown Foundation report?
- Joe W & Dorothy Dorsett Brown Foundation reported $13,079,051 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Joe W & Dorothy Dorsett Brown Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Joe W & Dorothy Dorsett Brown Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Joe W & Dorothy Dorsett Brown Foundation (EIN 72-6027232) 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.