Shreveport-bossier Washington Mardi Gras
501(c)(6)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Shreveport-bossier Washington Mardi Gras is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Shreveport, Louisiana, registered in 1998, with $439,303 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 962, Shreveport, LA, 71163 EIN 72-1251999 Since 1998
Revenue (FY2024)
$439K
▼ 2.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$418K
Net assets
$287K
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+
★★★★
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 Shreveport-bossier Washington Mardi Gras— 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 rating8 mo reserves · +5% 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 Shreveport-bossier Washington Mardi Gras: 8 mo reserves · +5% 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 Shreveport-bossier Washington Mardi Gras— 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 Shreveport-bossier Washington Mardi Gras: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 962, Shreveport, LA, 71163
- City
- Shreveport
- State
- Louisiana
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $119K (FY2010) to $439K (FY2024) across 15 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1,100Net assets $287K
Operating margin
4.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$288K
Total liabilities
$1,100
Net assets
$287K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $439,303▼2.9% | $418,148▲6.5% | $286,816▲7.6% | $287,916▲8.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $452,545▲26.2% | $392,641▼2.1% | $266,661▲29.0% | $266,661▲29.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $358,654▲0.6% | $401,227▲157% | $206,757▼17.1% | $206,757▼17.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $356,623▲2840% | $156,128▲440% | $249,330▲427% | $249,330▲427% | 990 |
| 2020 | $12,130▼86.1% | $28,893▼73.3% | $47,335▼26.2% | $47,335▼26.2% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $87,424▼15.4% | $108,346▼14.2% | $64,098▼24.6% | $64,098▼24.6% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $103,353▼39.2% | $126,256▲8.1% | $85,018▼21.2% | $85,018▼21.2% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $170,120▲18.0% | $116,847▼14.7% | $107,921▲97.5% | $107,921▲97.5% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $144,159▲77.4% | $136,938▼13.5% | $54,648▲15.2% | $54,648▲15.2% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $81,275▼54.4% | $158,358▲35.7% | $47,427▼61.9% | $47,427▼61.9% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $178,183▲31.5% | $116,726▼43.3% | $124,510▲97.5% | $124,510▲97.5% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $135,541▼17.1% | $205,685▲43.5% | $63,053▼52.7% | $63,053▼52.7% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $163,551▲22.5% | $143,291▲11.7% | $133,197▲122% | $133,197▲4.6% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $133,540▲12.1% | $128,260▲3.3% | $59,987▲9.7% | $127,337▼17.3% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $119,123 | $124,130 | $54,707 | $154,057 | 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.
Grants received · $11K total
1 grant to Shreveport-bossier Washington Mardi Gras totaling $11K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christus Health | Donation | 2023 | $11,200 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Shreveport-bossier Washington Mardi Gras a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Shreveport-bossier Washington Mardi Gras is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 72-1251999, based in Shreveport, Louisiana.
- What is Shreveport-bossier Washington Mardi Gras's EIN?
- Shreveport-bossier Washington Mardi Gras's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 72-1251999.
- How much revenue does Shreveport-bossier Washington Mardi Gras report?
- Shreveport-bossier Washington Mardi Gras reported $439,303 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Shreveport-bossier Washington Mardi Gras have?
- CharityIndex grades Shreveport-bossier Washington Mardi Gras C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Shreveport-bossier Washington Mardi Gras (EIN 72-1251999) 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.