The Tennessee Williams-new Orleans Literary Festival Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs
The Tennessee Williams-new Orleans Literary Festival Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New Orleans, Louisiana, registered in 1987, with $360,223 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
938 Lafayette St Ste 514, New Orleans, LA, 70113 EIN 72-1088036 Since 1987
Revenue (FY2024)
$360K
▲ 4.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$377K
Net assets
$155K
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
—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 Tennessee Williams-new Orleans Literary Festival Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating5 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 The Tennessee Williams-new Orleans Literary Festival Inc: 5 mo reserves · -5% margin earns a B+ 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 Tennessee Williams-new Orleans Literary Festival Inc— 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 The Tennessee Williams-new Orleans Literary Festival Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 938 Lafayette St Ste 514, New Orleans, LA, 70113
- City
- New Orleans
- State
- Louisiana
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $412K (FY2013) to $360K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $28KNet assets $155K
Operating margin
-4.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$183K
Total liabilities
$28K
Net assets
$155K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $360,223▲4.7% | $376,866▲1.9% | $154,944▼8.8% | $183,131▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $344,093▼9.1% | $369,751▼3.1% | $169,836▼13.1% | $171,479▼15.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $378,669▲11.4% | $381,730▲8.5% | $195,496▼3.1% | $202,715▼4.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $340,006▲22.3% | $351,703▲33.1% | $201,662▼5.5% | $211,662▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $277,983▲5.0% | $264,331▲4.2% | $213,359▲5.5% | $213,785▼6.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $264,853▼24.3% | $253,659▼27.4% | $202,207▲5.9% | $229,122▲19.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $349,695▼1.7% | $349,444▲5.5% | $191,013▲0.1% | $191,119▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $355,837 | $331,348 | $190,762▲14.7% | $195,078▲17.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $355,930▲2.7% | $331,457▼6.9% | $166,273▲17.3% | $166,273▲17.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $346,611▲5.1% | $355,886▲0.5% | $141,800▼7.4% | $142,150▼8.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $329,884▼19.9% | $353,941▼13.7% | $153,187▼12.5% | $154,929▼11.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $411,825 | $410,346▲29.0% | $175,115▼1.2% | $175,115▼5.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $318,159 | $177,231 | $185,231 | 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 · $133K total
14 grants to The Tennessee Williams-new Orleans Literary Festival Inc totaling $133K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greater New Orleans Foundation | Arts/culture | 2024 | $10,321 |
| The Greater New Orleans Foundation | Arts/culture | 2023 | $8,350 |
| The Greater New Orleans Foundation | Arts/culture | 2022 | $18,753 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2022 | $5,360 |
| The Greater New Orleans Foundation | Arts/culture | 2021 | $10,527 |
| The Greater New Orleans Foundation | Arts/culture | 2020 | $9,201 |
| The Greater New Orleans Foundation | Arts/culture | 2019 | $19,514 |
| The Greater New Orleans Foundation | Arts/culture | 2018 | $16,020 |
| The Greater New Orleans Foundation | Arts/culture | 2017 | $18,572 |
| The Greater New Orleans Foundation | Arts/culture | 2015 | $5,000 |
| The Greater New Orleans Foundation | Arts/culture | 2015 | $5,000 |
| The Greater New Orleans Foundation | Arts/culture | 2014 | $5,000 |
| The Greater New Orleans Foundation | Arts/culture | 2014 | $1,000 |
| The Greater New Orleans Foundation | Arts/culture | 2014 | $877 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is The Tennessee Williams-new Orleans Literary Festival Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The Tennessee Williams-new Orleans Literary Festival Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 72-1088036, based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The Tennessee Williams-new Orleans Literary Festival Inc's EIN?
- The Tennessee Williams-new Orleans Literary Festival Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 72-1088036.
- How much revenue does The Tennessee Williams-new Orleans Literary Festival Inc report?
- The Tennessee Williams-new Orleans Literary Festival Inc reported $360,223 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The Tennessee Williams-new Orleans Literary Festival Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades The Tennessee Williams-new Orleans Literary Festival Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for The Tennessee Williams-new Orleans Literary Festival Inc (EIN 72-1088036) 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.