Kids Rethink New Orleans Schools is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New Orleans, Louisiana, registered in 2008, with $1,501,233 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.5M
▼ 23.0% vs prior year
Youth median: $163K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.8M
Net assets
$2.0M
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 Kids Rethink New Orleans Schools— 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 Kids Rethink New Orleans Schools: 13 mo reserves · -17% margin earns a C+ 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 Kids Rethink New Orleans Schools— 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 Kids Rethink New Orleans Schools: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $474K (FY2015) to $1.5M (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-17.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.0M
Total liabilities
$2,966
Net assets
$2.0M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,501,233▼23.0% | $1,762,118▼10.3% | $1,954,759▼11.8% | $1,957,725▼36.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,949,522▼14.8% | $1,963,735▲30.0% | $2,215,644▼5.8% | $3,065,626▼31.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,288,445▲53.8% | $1,510,390▲32.1% | $2,351,935▲46.5% | $4,502,929▼8.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,487,879▼11.3% | $1,143,799▲44.8% | $1,605,086▲19.5% | $4,937,296▲182% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,677,204▲65.3% | $789,728▼22.1% | $1,342,642▲502% | $1,748,316▲108% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,014,674▲14.0% | $1,013,967▲13.4% | $223,125▲0.3% | $839,407▲59.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $889,956▲4.9% | $893,994▲3.2% | $222,418▼1.8% | $525,613▲114% | 990 |
| 2017 | $848,785▼5.9% | $866,512▲17.2% | $226,456▼7.3% | $245,049▼16.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $901,721▲90.1% | $739,101▲62.2% | $244,183▲199% | $293,341▲52.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $474,226 | $455,704 | $81,563 | $192,363 | 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.
43 grants to Kids Rethink New Orleans Schools totaling $9.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Venture Fund | Youth development and education | 2024 | $150,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | General operating support | 2024 | $120,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Quality education | 2024 | $100,000 |
| Borealis Philanthropy | To support the work of kids rethink new orleans schools | 2024 | $100,000 |
| Neo Philanthropy Inc | Program grant | 2024 | $65,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | General operating support | 2023 | $125,000 |
| Borealis Philanthropy | To support the work of kids rethink new orleans schools | 2023 | $100,000 |
| Neo Philanthropy Inc | Program grant | 2023 | $50,000 |
| Rsf Social Finance Inc | For general operating support | 2023 | $30,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Quality education | 2022 | $250,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Quality education | 2022 | $250,000 |
| New Venture Fund | Youth development and education | 2022 | $150,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | General operating support | 2022 | $115,000 |
| Borealis Philanthropy | To support the work of kids rethink new orleans schools | 2022 | $110,000 |
| Rsf Social Finance Inc | For general operating support | 2022 | $80,000 |
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Data for Kids Rethink New Orleans Schools (EIN 33-1203055) 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.