The Louis P Saia Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Covington, Louisiana, registered in 1987, with $122,017 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$122K
▲ 180.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$42K
Net assets
$896K
Employees
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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 Louis P Saia Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Louis P Saia Foundation: 256 mo reserves · +66% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Louis P Saia Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Louis P Saia Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $35K (FY2013) to $122K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
65.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$896K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$896K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $122,017▲181% | $41,992▲2.0% | $896,196▲9.8% | $896,196▲9.8% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $43,473▲181% | $41,180▲14.9% | $816,171▲0.3% | $816,171▲0.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $15,497▼76.7% | $35,825▼3.8% | $813,878▼2.4% | $813,878▼2.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $66,432▼56.1% | $37,253▲8.5% | $834,206▲3.6% | $838,006▼2.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $151,452▲288% | $34,336▼13.1% | $805,027▲17.0% | $858,827▲24.8% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $39,043▲24.3% | $39,493▲16.0% | $687,911▼0.1% | $687,911▼5.6% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $31,407▼31.6% | $34,058▼45.7% | $688,361▼0.4% | $728,361▲5.4% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $45,897▲84.7% | $62,729▼10.2% | $691,012▼2.4% | $691,012▼8.1% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $24,855▼60.4% | $69,844▲6.3% | $707,844▼6.0% | $751,675▼0.5% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $62,779▲22.4% | $65,728▼18.4% | $752,833▼0.4% | $755,183▼0.2% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $51,298▲44.8% | $80,587▲27.5% | $755,782▼3.7% | $756,482▼3.7% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $35,428 | $63,202▼28.6% | $785,071▼3.4% | $785,772▼3.5% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $88,461 | $812,845 | $814,545 | 990PF |
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Data for The Louis P Saia Foundation (EIN 72-1086475) 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.