Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club Inc
501(c)(7)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club Inc is a 501(c)(7) organization based in New Orleans, Louisiana, registered in 1981, with $3,162,290 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
732 N Broad St, New Orleans, LA, 70119 EIN 72-0828028 Since 1981
Revenue (FY2024)
$3.2M
▼ 15.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$3.8M
Net assets
$2.2M
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
—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 Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating7 mo reserves · -20% 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 Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club Inc: 7 mo reserves · -20% margin earns a C+ 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 Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club Inc— 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 Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 732 N Broad St, New Orleans, LA, 70119
- City
- New Orleans
- State
- Louisiana
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.0M (FY2013) to $3.2M (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.9MNet assets $2.2M
Operating margin
-20.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.1M
Total liabilities
$1.9M
Net assets
$2.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,162,290▼15.8% | $3,798,022▼4.5% | $2,190,403▼2.0% | $4,121,517▲43.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $3,757,651▼3.4% | $3,976,360▲16.0% | $2,235,641▼8.9% | $2,878,933▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $3,891,391▲4.9% | $3,428,414▲17.3% | $2,454,350▼19.2% | $2,934,696▼22.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $3,710,765▲176% | $2,922,958▲259% | $3,035,881▲16.8% | $3,772,828▲19.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,343,780▼75.4% | $814,364▼70.7% | $2,598,388▼44.1% | $3,156,989▼55.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $5,455,007▲102% | $2,777,113▲11.0% | $4,645,592▲254% | $7,031,889▲68.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,698,080▼11.4% | $2,501,822▲24.3% | $1,310,675▲17.6% | $4,183,476▲93.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $3,045,730▲54.3% | $2,013,237▼0.9% | $1,114,417▲1260% | $2,161,921▼11.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,974,378 | $2,032,386▼7.5% | $81,924▼41.5% | $2,448,633▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $2,198,218▼6.3% | $139,932▲421% | $2,509,041▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $2,346,440▲21.9% | -$43,648▼108% | $2,575,736▲34.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,925,120 | $532,881 | $1,922,376 | 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 · $21K total
3 grants to Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club Inc totaling $21K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ochsner Clinic Foundation | General assistance | 2024 | $6,500 |
| Stonier Scholarship Inc | General support to further the organization's purpose. | 2020 | $7,800 |
| New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Inc | Community partnership grant - to provide opportunities to contract with artists and purchase supplies for educational programs for children and adults. | 2016 | $6,500 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club Inc is a 501(c)(7) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 72-0828028, based in New Orleans, Louisiana.
- What is Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club Inc's EIN?
- Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 72-0828028.
- How much revenue does Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club Inc report?
- Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club Inc reported $3,162,290 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club Inc C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club Inc (EIN 72-0828028) 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.