The Edward L Rispone Family Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
The Edward L Rispone Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, registered in 2000, with $5,191,158 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
18250 S Mission Hills Ave, Baton Rouge, LA, 70810 EIN 72-1474941 Since 2000
Revenue (FY2024)
$5.2M
▲ 201.0% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$3.0M
Net assets
$13.6M
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.
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 The Edward L Rispone Family Foundation— 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 rating55 mo reserves · +43% 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 The Edward L Rispone Family Foundation: 55 mo reserves · +43% 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 The Edward L Rispone Family Foundation— 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 The Edward L Rispone Family Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 18250 S Mission Hills Ave, Baton Rouge, LA, 70810
- City
- Baton Rouge
- State
- Louisiana
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.4M (FY2017) to $5.2M (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $13.6M
Operating margin
43.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$13.6M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$13.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,191,158▲201% | $2,954,703▼65.2% | $13,635,795▲21.7% | $13,635,795▲21.7% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $1,724,706▼38.8% | $8,484,586▲789% | $11,206,690▼35.5% | $11,206,690▼35.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $2,815,870▲111% | $954,445▼3.9% | $17,376,476▼5.5% | $17,376,476▼5.5% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,336,582▲115% | $993,074▼3.0% | $18,385,718▲7.1% | $18,385,718▲7.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $620,975▼61.2% | $1,024,130▼6.1% | $17,172,097▲3.7% | $17,172,097▲3.7% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $1,598,961▲1.2% | $1,090,879▼26.2% | $16,554,021▲17.2% | $16,554,021▲17.2% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $1,580,336▼35.5% | $1,478,012▲29.6% | $14,123,360▼8.0% | $14,123,360▼8.0% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $2,449,401 | $1,140,789 | $15,350,855 | $15,350,855 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Edward L Rispone Family Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The Edward L Rispone Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 72-1474941, based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The Edward L Rispone Family Foundation's EIN?
- The Edward L Rispone Family Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 72-1474941.
- How much revenue does The Edward L Rispone Family Foundation report?
- The Edward L Rispone Family Foundation reported $5,191,158 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The Edward L Rispone Family Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades The Edward L Rispone Family Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for The Edward L Rispone Family Foundation (EIN 72-1474941) 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.