Roux For A Reason
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Roux For A Reason is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Houma, Louisiana, registered in 2017, with $114,761 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
4845 Freedom Rd, Houma, LA, 70360 EIN 81-3861378 Since 2017
Revenue (FY2024)
$115K
▼ 9.2% vs prior year
Diseases median: $206K
Expenses (FY2024)
$117K
Net assets
$13K
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.
C
—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 Roux For A Reason— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating1 mo reserves · -2% 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 Roux For A Reason: 1 mo reserves · -2% margin earns a C+ 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 Roux For A Reason— 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 Roux For A Reason: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $96K (FY2019) to $115K (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Operating margin
-2.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$13K
Net assets
$13K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $114,761▼9.2% | $117,020▼2.1% | $12,736▼15.1% | $12,736▼15.1% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $126,442▲19.8% | $119,536▲14.0% | $14,995▲85.4% | $14,995▲85.4% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $105,556▲55.6% | $104,832▲58.6% | $8,089▲9.8% | $8,089▲9.8% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $67,850▼25.8% | $66,109▼26.0% | $7,365▲31.0% | $7,365▲31.0% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $91,425▼4.5% | $89,339▼4.4% | $5,624▲59.0% | $5,624▲59.0% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $95,761 | $93,412 | $3,538 | $3,538 | 990EZ |
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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Roux For A Reason a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Roux For A Reason is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 81-3861378, based in Houma, Louisiana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Roux For A Reason's EIN?
- Roux For A Reason's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 81-3861378.
- How much revenue does Roux For A Reason report?
- Roux For A Reason reported $114,761 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Roux For A Reason have?
- CharityIndex grades Roux For A Reason C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Roux For A Reason (EIN 81-3861378) 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.