R W Norton Art Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
R W Norton Art Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Shreveport, Louisiana, registered in 1947, with $2,891,885 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
4747 Creswell Ave, Shreveport, LA, 71106 EIN 72-0517182 Since 1947
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.9M
▲ 47.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.7M
Net assets
$92.9M
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
—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 R W Norton Art Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating412 mo reserves · +6% 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 R W Norton Art Foundation: 412 mo reserves · +6% margin earns a B+ 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 R W Norton Art Foundation— 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 R W Norton Art Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 4747 Creswell Ave, Shreveport, LA, 71106
- City
- Shreveport
- State
- Louisiana
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $4.1M (FY2013) to $2.9M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $92.9M
Operating margin
6.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$92.9M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$92.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,891,885▲47.4% | $2,708,137▲6.4% | $92,908,099▲0.2% | $92,908,099▲0.2% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $1,962,561▼60.7% | $2,546,322▲12.1% | $92,724,351▼0.6% | $92,724,351▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $4,994,780▲65.4% | $2,271,391▲21.8% | $93,308,112▲3.0% | $93,308,112▲3.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $3,020,184▲99.1% | $1,865,609▼2.4% | $90,584,723▲1.3% | $90,584,723▲1.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $1,517,064▼7.2% | $1,910,549▼20.9% | $89,430,148▼0.4% | $89,430,148▼0.4% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $1,633,932▼29.1% | $2,413,865▼4.0% | $89,823,633▼0.9% | $89,823,633▼0.9% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $2,306,129▼51.8% | $2,513,483▼1.3% | $90,603,566▼0.2% | $90,603,566▼0.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $4,785,265▲4.1% | $2,547,166▼5.0% | $90,810,920▲2.5% | $90,810,920▲2.5% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $4,598,088▲2.7% | $2,681,884▼4.4% | $88,572,821▲2.2% | $88,572,821▲2.2% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $4,479,031▼40.1% | $2,805,414▼6.3% | $86,656,617▲2.0% | $86,656,617▲2.0% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $7,472,103▲83.9% | $2,995,049▲7.6% | $84,983,000▲5.6% | $84,983,000▲5.6% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $4,062,693 | $2,782,870 | $80,505,946 | $80,505,946 | 990PF |
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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is R W Norton Art Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. R W Norton Art Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 72-0517182, based in Shreveport, Louisiana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is R W Norton Art Foundation's EIN?
- R W Norton Art Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 72-0517182.
- How much revenue does R W Norton Art Foundation report?
- R W Norton Art Foundation reported $2,891,885 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does R W Norton Art Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades R W Norton Art Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for R W Norton Art Foundation (EIN 72-0517182) 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.