Kipp New Orleans Inc
94% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Growing revenue
Kipp New Orleans Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New Orleans, Louisiana, registered in 2006, with $117,875,225 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A+, and it directs about 94% of spending to programs.
1055 Saint Charles Ave Ste 400, New Orleans, LA, 70130 EIN 20-2277213 Since 2006
Revenue (FY2023)
$117.9M
▲ 0.4% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$117.3M
Net assets
$39.3M
Employees
1,405
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 Kipp New Orleans Inc: 94% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating4 mo reserves · +0% 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 Kipp New Orleans Inc: 4 mo reserves · +0% margin earns a A 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 Kipp New Orleans Inc: 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 Kipp New Orleans Inc: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Build pk-12 schools that are academically excellent and create unlimited opportunity for students.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1055 Saint Charles Ave Ste 400, New Orleans, LA, 70130
- City
- New Orleans
- State
- Louisiana
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Elementary & Secondary Schools
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $57.7M (FY2013) to $117.9M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $13.7MNet assets $39.3M
Operating margin
0.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$53.0M
Total liabilities
$13.7M
Net assets
$39.3M
Salaries & benefits
$69.8M
60% of expenses
Board members
10
10 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $117,875,225▲0.4% | $117,314,120▲7.9% | $39,316,838▲1.4% | $52,988,678▲8.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $117,387,978▲18.7% | $108,710,599▲13.3% | $38,755,733▲28.8% | $48,989,395▲32.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $98,874,957▲20.1% | $95,958,224▲19.1% | $30,078,970▲10.7% | $36,867,383▼9.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $82,308,367▲7.9% | $80,597,741▲16.9% | $27,162,237▲6.7% | $40,708,301▲49.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $76,274,238▲18.3% | $68,957,719▲8.0% | $25,451,611▲40.5% | $27,248,319▲24.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $64,455,023▲10.8% | $63,842,983▲12.7% | $18,121,087▲3.8% | $21,858,676▲9.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $58,165,477▲6.2% | $56,644,600▲6.9% | $17,455,004▲9.2% | $19,963,172▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $54,785,150▲2.2% | $53,000,355▲3.2% | $15,982,171▲12.6% | $18,722,555▲19.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $53,615,971▼15.3% | $51,354,575▼15.0% | $14,197,376▲18.9% | $15,674,804▼7.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $63,283,655▲9.6% | $60,398,497▲18.4% | $11,935,980▲31.9% | $16,889,476▲28.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $57,739,730 | $51,015,589▲33.9% | $9,050,822▲289% | $13,137,557▲85.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $38,096,315▲30.8% | $2,326,681▲1.4% | $7,078,053▲42.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $29,115,983▲37.6% | $2,293,863▼7.4% | $4,964,937▲24.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $21,156,803▲28.5% | $2,476,634▲10.6% | $3,975,668▲10.2% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $16,466,552 | $2,239,795 | $3,608,894 | 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 (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Rhonda Kalifey-aluise — $210,201 (0.18% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhonda Kalifey-aluise | Chief Executive Officer | 40 | $210,201 |
| Todd Purvis | Chief Academic Officer | 40 | $180,198 |
| Kathryn Del Guercio Walmsley | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $163,462 |
| Towana Pierre-floyd | School Leader | 40 | $158,665 |
| Deanna Reddick | School Leader | 40 | $136,017 |
| Korbin Johnson | School Leader | 40 | $132,931 |
| Ivette Casey | Controller | 40 | $131,508 |
| Aron Walker | Managing Director of School Operations | 40 | $130,461 |
| Barrett Green | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Cianjanae Purvis | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Danielle Willis | Vice Chairwoman | 2 | — |
| Dr Bruce V Hurley Jr | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Ileana Garcia Ledet | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Jason Mussell Md | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Larry Washington | Chairman | 2 | — |
| Michael Balascio | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Ravi Sangisetty | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Reginald Jackson | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Shana Handy | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Sherice Clark | Secretary | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| All About Kids Transportation LLC | Busing/transportation | $5,192,533 |
| Chartwells Dining Services | Student Meals | $5,090,608 |
| First Student Inc | Busing/transportation | $2,078,718 |
| Smooth Rides R Us LLC | Busing/transportation | $1,627,159 |
| The Dirt Diva Construction Cleanup and J | Custodial Services | $1,088,671 |
Grants received · $10.6M total
60 grants to Kipp New Orleans Inc totaling $10.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charter Fund Inc | Impact and innovation | 2024 | $90,000 |
| The Greater New Orleans Foundation | Education | 2024 | $28,158 |
| For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology First | Program support | 2024 | $10,234 |
| Kipp Foundation | Academic one kipp initiatives, postsecondary readiness support, postsecondary gpa data infrastructure management, postsecondary nudge program, school start-up | 2023 | $843,630 |
| New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Inc | Community partnership grant - to provide opportunities to contract with artist and purchase supplies of educational programs for children. | 2023 | $53,000 |
| The Greater New Orleans Foundation | Education | 2023 | $30,282 |
| For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology First | Program support | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Kipp Foundation | School start-up, covid-19 assistance, college match, gpa academic health, k-12 academics-computer science, k-12 academics- early literacy, marketing, principal pipeline & development | 2022 | $1,044,743 |
| The Greater New Orleans Foundation | Education | 2022 | $40,640 |
| Delivering Good Inc | Poverty assistance | 2022 | $12,638 |
| Kipp Foundation | New school start-up; postsecondary match and transfer & reenrollment; gpa, advanced placement and data infrastructure; mental-health & healing; early literacy; anniversary scholarship | 2021 | $1,768,238 |
| The Greater New Orleans Foundation | Education | 2021 | $48,632 |
| New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Inc | Community partnership grant - to provide opportunities to contract with artists and purchase supplies of educational programs for children. | 2021 | $47,500 |
| Kipp Foundation | School start-up, covid-19 assistance, college match, gpa academic health, k-12 academics-computer science, k-12 academics- early literacy, marketing, principal pipeline & development | 2020 | $2,155,340 |
| The Greater New Orleans Foundation | Education | 2020 | $56,625 |
Grants made · $100K in FY2020
1 grant totaling $100K in FY2020. All grants made by Kipp New Orleans Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Kipp New Orleans Inc | Foster the strategic development goals of kipp new orleans shcools | $100,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Kipp New Orleans Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Kipp New Orleans Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-2277213, based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Kipp New Orleans Inc's EIN?
- Kipp New Orleans Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-2277213.
- How much revenue does Kipp New Orleans Inc report?
- Kipp New Orleans Inc reported $117,875,225 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Kipp New Orleans Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Kipp New Orleans Inc spends about 94% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Kipp New Orleans Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Kipp New Orleans Inc A+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Kipp New Orleans Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Kipp New Orleans Inc's latest Form 990 is $210,201, paid to Rhonda Kalifey-aluise (Chief Executive Officer).
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Data for Kipp New Orleans Inc (EIN 20-2277213) 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.