Luther W Templeman Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Luther W Templeman Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New Orleans, Louisiana, registered in 1988, with $124,136 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
201 Saint Charles Ave Ste 3201, New Orleans, LA, 70170 EIN 72-1104444 Since 1988
Revenue (FY2024)
$124K
▲ 10.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$162K
Net assets
$2.3M
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.
D
—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 Luther W Templeman Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating172 mo reserves · -30% 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 Luther W Templeman Foundation: 172 mo reserves · -30% margin earns a D 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 Luther W Templeman Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 Luther W Templeman Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 201 Saint Charles Ave Ste 3201, New Orleans, LA, 70170
- City
- New Orleans
- State
- Louisiana
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $170K (FY2013) to $124K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $2.3M
Operating margin
-30.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.3M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$2.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $124,136▲10.2% | $161,527▼2.0% | $2,314,275▼1.5% | $2,314,275▼1.5% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $112,682▲43.5% | $164,752▲8.2% | $2,349,221▼2.3% | $2,349,221▼2.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $78,501▲24.7% | $152,227▲0.6% | $2,403,357▼3.0% | $2,403,357▼3.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $62,937▼28.1% | $151,298▲3.0% | $2,477,083▼3.4% | $2,477,083▼3.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $87,544▼25.9% | $146,923▼27.3% | $2,565,444▼2.3% | $2,565,444▼2.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $118,117▼4.0% | $202,180▲84.6% | $2,624,532▼3.1% | $2,624,532▼3.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $122,992▼5.1% | $109,545▼25.8% | $2,708,595▲0.5% | $2,708,595▲0.5% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $129,583▲0.6% | $147,593▼7.3% | $2,695,148▼0.7% | $2,695,148▼0.7% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $128,815▼5.2% | $159,207▼1.2% | $2,713,391▼1.1% | $2,713,391▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $135,841▼5.1% | $161,141▲1.3% | $2,743,875▼0.9% | $2,743,875▼0.9% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $143,168▼15.7% | $159,106▲3.2% | $2,768,633▼0.6% | $2,768,633▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $169,819 | $154,122▲7.0% | $2,784,069▲0.5% | $2,784,069▲0.5% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $144,064▼9.8% | $2,768,969▲0.5% | $2,768,969▲0.5% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $159,742▲233% | $2,756,127▼0.1% | $2,756,127▼0.1% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $48,016 | $2,757,895 | $2,757,895 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Luther W Templeman Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Luther W Templeman Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 72-1104444, based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Luther W Templeman Foundation's EIN?
- Luther W Templeman Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 72-1104444.
- How much revenue does Luther W Templeman Foundation report?
- Luther W Templeman Foundation reported $124,136 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Luther W Templeman Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Luther W Templeman Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Luther W Templeman Foundation (EIN 72-1104444) 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.