Sprout Nola
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Sprout Nola is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New Orleans, Louisiana, registered in 2018, with $2,911,433 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
3034 Paris Ave, New Orleans, LA, 70119 EIN 83-1237849 Since 2018
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.9M
▲ 185.8% vs prior year
Food & Agriculture median: $197K
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.1M
Net assets
$1.8M
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 Sprout Nola— 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 rating10 mo reserves · +28% 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 Sprout Nola: 10 mo reserves · +28% 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 Sprout Nola— 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 Sprout Nola: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 3034 Paris Ave, New Orleans, LA, 70119
- City
- New Orleans
- State
- Louisiana
- Category
- Food, Agriculture & Nutrition
- Subcategory
- Agricultural Programs
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $320K (FY2020) to $2.9M (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $29KNet assets $1.8M
Operating margin
28.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.8M
Total liabilities
$29K
Net assets
$1.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,911,433▲186% | $2,092,131▲162% | $1,819,406▲81.6% | $1,848,158▲80.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,018,745▼15.0% | $799,892▲33.6% | $1,002,007▲1.0% | $1,025,016▼14.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,197,840▲130% | $598,715▲216% | $992,502▲78.0% | $1,191,822▲23.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $520,715▲62.8% | $189,692▲74.8% | $557,437▲148% | $963,437▲289% | 990 |
| 2020 | $319,886 | $108,534 | $225,180 | $247,893 | 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 · $316K total
14 grants to Sprout Nola totaling $316K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | Community improvement & capacity building, health care, agriculture & food | 2024 | $12,500 |
| The New York Community Trust | For general support. | 2024 | $11,000 |
| The Greater New Orleans Foundation | Agricultural programs | 2024 | $6,215 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $12,442 |
| The New York Community Trust | For general support. | 2023 | $7,380 |
| The Greater New Orleans Foundation | Fund raising & fund distribution | 2023 | $5,573 |
| Enterprise Community Partners Inc | Community development fund | 2022 | $95,000 |
| The Greater New Orleans Foundation | Fund raising & fund distribution | 2022 | $21,446 |
| The Greater New Orleans Foundation | Fund raising & fund distribution | 2021 | $62,775 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $15,200 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $15,200 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $30,000 |
| The Greater New Orleans Foundation | Fund raising & fund distribution | 2020 | $5,905 |
| San Francisco Foundation | For general support of cattail cooks. | 2019 | $15,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Sprout Nola a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Sprout Nola is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 83-1237849, based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Sprout Nola's EIN?
- Sprout Nola's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 83-1237849.
- How much revenue does Sprout Nola report?
- Sprout Nola reported $2,911,433 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Sprout Nola have?
- CharityIndex grades Sprout Nola B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Sprout Nola (EIN 83-1237849) 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.