New Schools For Baton Rouge
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
New Schools For Baton Rouge is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, registered in 2012, with $6,534,396 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
100 Lafayette Street Second Floor, Baton Rouge, LA, 70801 EIN 45-3843085 Since 2012
Revenue (FY2023)
$6.5M
▼ 14.7% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$20.7M
Net assets
$12.3M
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 New Schools For Baton Rouge— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating7 mo reserves · -216% 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 New Schools For Baton Rouge: 7 mo reserves · -216% margin earns a F 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 New Schools For Baton Rouge— 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 New Schools For Baton Rouge: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 100 Lafayette Street Second Floor, Baton Rouge, LA, 70801
- City
- Baton Rouge
- State
- Louisiana
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Alliances, Advocacy & Professional Societies
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.8M (FY2013) to $6.5M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $154KNet assets $12.3M
Operating margin
-216.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$12.4M
Total liabilities
$154K
Net assets
$12.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6,534,396▼14.7% | $20,674,172▲27.2% | $12,251,216▼53.6% | $12,405,538▼53.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $7,657,828▼73.3% | $16,250,565▲72.0% | $26,420,493▼27.4% | $26,906,353▼26.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $28,681,347▲156% | $9,446,703▼29.1% | $36,409,948▲112% | $36,627,153▲103% | 990 |
| 2020 | $11,219,034▼25.4% | $13,319,384▲34.2% | $17,175,304▼10.9% | $18,000,510▼7.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $15,046,492▲160% | $9,923,060▲18.2% | $19,275,654▲182% | $19,501,823▲185% | 990 |
| 2018 | $5,790,905▼31.3% | $8,396,146▼4.6% | $6,831,389▼42.5% | $6,848,333▼50.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $8,433,941▲460% | $8,803,638▲8.4% | $11,875,488▲1.9% | $13,793,837▼3.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,504,938▼91.5% | $8,121,281▲105% | $11,650,149▼36.2% | $14,279,084▼23.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $17,763,820▲579% | $3,962,537▲36.6% | $18,266,492▲309% | $18,575,292▲314% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,616,841▼6.4% | $2,901,029▲48.2% | $4,465,209▼6.0% | $4,487,259▼6.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $2,795,055 | $1,957,149▲227% | $4,749,395▲361% | $4,789,352▲362% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $598,380 | $1,030,570 | $1,037,742 | 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 · $41.3M total
10 grants to New Schools For Baton Rouge totaling $41.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Fund | To expand successful local and regional charter operators including creating new high-quality seats, to attract high-performing national networks, and to incubate innovative models | 2024 | $5,000,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $7,590,000 |
| City Fund | To increase the number of high-quality educational options in baton rouge | 2023 | $1,500,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $5,500 |
| City Fund | To increase the number of high-quality educational options in ft. worth | 2022 | $3,950,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $5,500 |
| City Fund | Operating support | 2021 | $5,228,334 |
| City Fund | Operating support, school launch | 2020 | $10,218,334 |
| City Fund | Growing quality schools and educational programs | 2018 | $5,020,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Education | 2018 | $2,830,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is New Schools For Baton Rouge a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. New Schools For Baton Rouge is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 45-3843085, based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is New Schools For Baton Rouge's EIN?
- New Schools For Baton Rouge's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 45-3843085.
- How much revenue does New Schools For Baton Rouge report?
- New Schools For Baton Rouge reported $6,534,396 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does New Schools For Baton Rouge have?
- CharityIndex grades New Schools For Baton Rouge D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for New Schools For Baton Rouge (EIN 45-3843085) 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.