Louis Armstrong Family Services
Only null% goes to programs
Louis Armstrong Family Services is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New Orleans, Louisiana, registered in 1996, with $275,435 in FY2015 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
2215 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA, 70113 EIN 72-1318049 Since 1996
Revenue (FY2015)
$275K
▼ 23.3% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2015)
$303K
Net assets
$36K
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 Louis Armstrong Family Services— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating1 mo reserves · -10% 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 Louis Armstrong Family Services: 1 mo reserves · -10% margin earns a C+ 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 Louis Armstrong Family Services— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FTransparency10% of the rating0 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 Louis Armstrong Family Services: 0 of 5 disclosure signals earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2215 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA, 70113
- City
- New Orleans
- State
- Louisiana
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Residential Care
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $332K (FY2013) to $275K (FY2015) across 3 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2015)
Liabilities $24KNet assets $36K
Operating margin
-10.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$60K
Total liabilities
$24K
Net assets
$36K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $275,435▼23.3% | $303,025▼12.9% | $36,452▲59.2% | $60,429▲164% | 990 |
| 2014 | $358,900▲8.2% | $347,736▲0.7% | $22,899▲79.3% | $22,899▲79.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $331,846 | $345,313▼10.1% | $12,769▼51.3% | $12,769▼54.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $384,119▼23.8% | $26,236▼0.6% | $28,128▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $503,824 | $26,383 | $26,383 | 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.
Grants received · $500 total
1 grant to Louis Armstrong Family Services totaling $500, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greater New Orleans Foundation | Housing, shelter | 2014 | $500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Louis Armstrong Family Services a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Louis Armstrong Family Services is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 72-1318049, based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Louis Armstrong Family Services's EIN?
- Louis Armstrong Family Services's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 72-1318049.
- How much revenue does Louis Armstrong Family Services report?
- Louis Armstrong Family Services reported $275,435 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2015 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Louis Armstrong Family Services have?
- CharityIndex grades Louis Armstrong Family Services C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Louis Armstrong Family Services (EIN 72-1318049) 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.