Friends Of Lafitte Corridor Inc
- Assets
- $480.8k
- Revenue
- $400.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- New Orleans, LA
- Founding
- 04/2008
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 20-5295500
Organization Overview
Friends Of Lafitte Corridor Inc, operating under the name Friends Of Lafitte Greenway, is located in New Orleans, LA. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (S01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Friends Of Lafitte Greenway employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of Lafitte Greenway is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Friends Of Lafitte Greenway generated $400.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $264.4k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 14.1% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FRIENDS OF LAFITTE GREENWAY WORKS TO BUILD, PROGRAM, AND PROMOTE THE LAFITTE GREENWAY AS A GREAT PUBLIC SPACE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PEOPLE - FRIENDS OF LAFITTE GREENWAY (FRIENDS) WORKS TO ACCOMPLISH OUR VISION: A HEALTHY AND VIBRANT GREENWAY THAT CONNECTS PEOPLE TO NATURE, THEIR DESTINATIONS, AND EACH OTHER. THROUGH PROJECTS, PROGRAMMING, PLANNING, AND OPERATIONS, FRIENDS WORKS TO CREATE A COMMUNITY-ORIENTED AND HIGHLY-USED PUBLIC SPACE. IN 2021, FRIENDS REACHED OVER 11,000 COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH RECREATION, ARTS, AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS. THE ORGANIZATION HOSTED 70 FREE FITNESS CLASSES, PARTNERED WITH THE CRESCENT CITY FARMERS MARKET TO HOST NEW ORLEANS' LARGEST WEEKLY FARMS MARKET, AND PRODUCED ARTS AND CULTURAL EVENTS SUCH AS THE GREENWAY SUPERNOVA LIGHT-BASED ART FESTIVAL, MOVIES IN THE PARK, THE "WE WOMEN" PHOTO EXHIBIT, AND MORE. THROUGH A MONTHLY E-NEWSLETTER AND THE GREENWAY AMBASSADOR PROGRAM, FRIENDS WORKS TO KEEP THE PUBLIC INFORMED AND CONNECTED TO THE GREENWAY.
NATURE - FRIENDS OF LAFITTE GREENWAY'S NATURE PROGRAMS WORK TO ENSURE THAT THE GREENWAY IS A WELL-MAINTAINED ECOSYSTEM THAT IS THRIVING, ATTRACTIVE, AND SUSTAINABLE. IN 2021, FRIENDS BEAUTIFIED THE GREENWAY THROUGH THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE GREENWAY PLAZA DEMONSTRATION BIOSWALE AND THE TURNING GARDEN. THE GREENWAY HOLDS REGULAR VOLUNTEER DAYS FOR PEOPLE TO CONNECT WITH NATURE AND SUPPORT THEIR PUBLIC SPACE. VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES RANGE FROM CARING FOR OUR GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE, TREES, AND PLANTINGS, TO BEAUTIFYING OUR GREEN SPACES. HURRICANE IDA TORE THROUGH THE CITY, AND LEFT MAJOR DAMAGE IN ITS WAKE. MORE THAN 70 VOLUNTEERS ANSWERED OUR CALL TO HELP TAKE CARE OF THE FALLEN TREES AND DEBRIS ON THE GREENWAY.
TRANSPORTATION - FRIENDS OF LAFITTE GREENWAY'S TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS WORK TO ENSURE THAT THE GREENWAY SERVES AS A TRANSPORTATION CONNECTOR, SAFELY LINKING NEIGHBORHOODS AND LOCATIONS ALONG THE TRAIL. IN 2021, FRIENDS COMPLETE THE GREENWAY CAMPAIGN RESULTED IN THE CITY'S DEDICATION OF $4.8 MILLION TO THE GREENWAY'S ONE-HALF-MILE COMPLETION TO THE CANAL BOULEVARD TRANSIT CENTER. WE WORKED CLOSELY WITH PUBLIC PARTNERS TO PLAN AND SUPPORT THIS PROJECT'S IMPLEMENTATION. WE ENGAGED WITH PARTNERS IN THE COMPLETE STREETS COALITION TO ADVANCE THE MOVING NEW ORLEANS BIKE PLAN. THE GREENWAY TRAIL SAW OVER 325,000 USES IN 2021 FOR TRANSPORTATION AND RECREATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sophia Harris Vorhoff Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $63,240 |
John Hopper Executive Dir. | Officer | 10 | $20,125 |
Philip Stelly Vice Chair Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Darby Shields Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kevin Centanni Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nolan Marshall III Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $67,585 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $326,910 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $11,700 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $394,495 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,470 |
| Investment income | $1,554 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $1,675 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $400,194 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,880 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $93,429 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $16,702 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $52,128 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,706 |
| Payroll taxes | $10,365 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $5 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $36,457 |
| Advertising and promotion | $570 |
| Office expenses | $5,715 |
| Information technology | $2,840 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $10,400 |
| Travel | $346 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,403 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $265 |
| Insurance | $8,945 |
| All other expenses | $9,423 |
| Total functional expenses | $264,356 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $247,892 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $182,228 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $44,495 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,588 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,577 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $480,780 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $127,700 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $127,700 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $203,987 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $149,093 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $480,780 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Friends Of Lafitte Corridor Inc has recieved totaling $86,658.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Greater New Orleans Foundation New Orleans, LA PURPOSE: COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT | $31,601 |
Coypu Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL | $31,000 |
United Way Of Southeast Louisiana New Orleans, LA PURPOSE: GRANT FUNDING | $19,000 |
Gold Bay Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $57 |
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