Louisiana Art & Science Museum Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Louisiana Art & Science Museum Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, registered in 1962, with $2,598,675 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
100 River Rd S, Baton Rouge, LA, 70802 EIN 72-0542138 Since 1962
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.6M
▼ 7.9% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.5M
Net assets
$7.0M
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
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Louisiana Art & Science Museum Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating34 mo reserves · +3% 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 Louisiana Art & Science Museum Inc: 34 mo reserves · +3% margin earns a A 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 Louisiana Art & Science Museum Inc— 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 Louisiana Art & Science Museum Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 100 River Rd S, Baton Rouge, LA, 70802
- City
- Baton Rouge
- State
- Louisiana
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Visual Arts
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.5M (FY2019) to $2.6M (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $114KNet assets $7.0M
Operating margin
3.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$7.1M
Total liabilities
$114K
Net assets
$7.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,598,675▼7.9% | $2,507,766▲8.9% | $7,001,633▲5.6% | $7,115,329▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,822,318▲23.0% | $2,302,683▲2.8% | $6,632,894▲18.9% | $6,768,156▲16.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,293,696▼23.8% | $2,239,673▲33.2% | $5,577,737▼12.1% | $5,803,265▼11.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $3,010,375▲77.2% | $1,681,719▼2.5% | $6,347,384▲31.2% | $6,561,733▲24.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,698,838▼31.1% | $1,724,195▼32.9% | $4,837,163▲7.4% | $5,289,838▲12.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,465,326 | $2,570,935 | $4,505,707 | $4,705,398 | 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 · $97K total
7 grants to Louisiana Art & Science Museum Inc totaling $97K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2023 | $12,284 |
| Ochsner Clinic Foundation | General assistance | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2022 | $17,071 |
| Ochsner Clinic Foundation | General assistance | 2021 | $8,800 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2020 | $17,902 |
| Our Lady of the Lake Hospital Inc | General support | 2014 | $5,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Louisiana Art & Science Museum Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Louisiana Art & Science Museum Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 72-0542138, based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Louisiana Art & Science Museum Inc's EIN?
- Louisiana Art & Science Museum Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 72-0542138.
- How much revenue does Louisiana Art & Science Museum Inc report?
- Louisiana Art & Science Museum Inc reported $2,598,675 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Louisiana Art & Science Museum Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Louisiana Art & Science Museum Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Louisiana Art & Science Museum Inc (EIN 72-0542138) 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.