Policy Institute For the Children of Louisiana Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Policy Institute For the Children of Louisiana Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Metairie, Louisiana, registered in 2014, with $4,712,280 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
426 Atherton Dr, Metairie, LA, 70005 EIN 46-4487461 Since 2014
Revenue (FY2024)
$4.7M
▼ 25.5% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$4.3M
Net assets
$6.6M
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 Policy Institute For the Children of Louisiana 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 rating18 mo reserves · +9% 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 Policy Institute For the Children of Louisiana Inc: 18 mo reserves · +9% 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 Policy Institute For the Children of Louisiana 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 Policy Institute For the Children of Louisiana Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 426 Atherton Dr, Metairie, LA, 70005
- City
- Metairie
- State
- Louisiana
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Alliances, Advocacy & Professional Societies
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $340K (FY2014) to $4.7M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $533KNet assets $6.6M
Operating margin
8.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$7.1M
Total liabilities
$533K
Net assets
$6.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,712,280▼25.5% | $4,300,845▲54.1% | $6,617,044▲9.6% | $7,149,909▲12.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $6,325,352▲144% | $2,791,720▲28.7% | $6,036,480▲167% | $6,354,964▲157% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,588,120▲32.7% | $2,169,434▲14.8% | $2,263,852▲29.6% | $2,476,107▲30.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,950,006▲59.0% | $1,889,888▲102% | $1,746,435▼7.8% | $1,895,334▼3.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,226,423▼32.4% | $935,471▲24.9% | $1,893,678▲18.2% | $1,964,589▲17.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,813,533▲151% | $749,259▲42.9% | $1,602,726▲198% | $1,667,572▲198% | 990 |
| 2018 | $723,636▲38.5% | $524,394▲20.4% | $538,452▲58.7% | $559,950▲57.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $522,370▲32.1% | $435,438▲4.2% | $339,210▲34.5% | $354,954▲32.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $395,552▼18.2% | $417,811▲17.6% | $252,278▼8.1% | $267,655▼8.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $483,741▲42.4% | $355,383▲83.6% | $274,537▲87.8% | $291,203▲83.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $339,790 | $193,611 | $146,179 | $158,769 | 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 · $3.8M total
18 grants to Policy Institute For the Children of Louisiana Inc totaling $3.8M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Third Sector New England Inc | Eeic compensation grant | 2024 | $1,043,288 |
| New Venture Fund | Youth development and education | 2024 | $287,000 |
| Community Foundation of New Jersey | General or mentoring | 2024 | $100,000 |
| The Greater New Orleans Foundation | Research institutes & public policy analysis | 2024 | $6,871 |
| Third Sector New England Inc | Eeic compensation grant | 2023 | $938,717 |
| Community Foundation of New Jersey | Unrestricted grant to support organization's exempt purpose | 2023 | $100,000 |
| The Greater New Orleans Foundation | Fund raising & fund distribution | 2023 | $28,083 |
| New Venture Fund | Youth development and education | 2023 | $21,600 |
| The Greater New Orleans Foundation | Fund raising & fund distribution | 2022 | $21,521 |
| New Venture Fund | Youth development and education | 2021 | $1,000,000 |
| The Greater New Orleans Foundation | Fund raising & fund distribution | 2021 | $93,155 |
| Third Sector New England Inc | Communications ta for pritzker grant | 2021 | $16,800 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Early care and education | 2021 | $10,000 |
| The Greater New Orleans Foundation | Fund raising & fund distribution | 2020 | $15,320 |
| The Greater New Orleans Foundation | Economic development | 2019 | $14,772 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Policy Institute For the Children of Louisiana Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Policy Institute For the Children of Louisiana Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 46-4487461, based in Metairie, Louisiana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Policy Institute For the Children of Louisiana Inc's EIN?
- Policy Institute For the Children of Louisiana Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 46-4487461.
- How much revenue does Policy Institute For the Children of Louisiana Inc report?
- Policy Institute For the Children of Louisiana Inc reported $4,712,280 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Policy Institute For the Children of Louisiana Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Policy Institute For the Children of Louisiana Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Policy Institute For the Children of Louisiana Inc (EIN 46-4487461) 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.