Louisiana Center For Childrens Rights

Organization Overview

Louisiana Center For Childrens Rights is located in New Orleans, LA. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (I21) the organization is classified as: Youth Violence Prevention, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Louisiana Center For Childrens Rights employed 22 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Louisiana Center For Childrens Rights 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 06/2022, Louisiana Center For Childrens Rights generated $3.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.2m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 5.8% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE CENTER IS A NONPROFIT LAW OFFICE SERVING AS THE JUVENILE PUBLIC DEFENDER IN NEW ORLEANS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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OUR PROGRAM FIGHTS FOR THE RIGHTS OF CHILDREN SO THAT THEY MAY THRIVE IN THEIR OWN HOMES AND COMMUNITIES. WE ACHIEVE THIS BY PROVING JUVENILE DEFENSE AND JUVENILE LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE REPRESENTATION, AND ADVOCATING FOR CHANGES TO LOCAL AND STATEWIDE POLICIES. JUVENILE DEFENSE: AS THE JUVENILE PUBLIC DEFENDER IN NEW ORLEANS, WE REPRESENT OVER 90% OF CHILDREN IN THE CITY WHO COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM. WE PROVIDE EACH CHILD WITH A HOLISTIC TEAM - A LAWYER, SOCIAL WORKER, INVESTIGATOR, AND YOUTH ADVOCATE - TO ADDRESS BOTH THE CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES OF AN ARREST.JUVENILE LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE: WE REPRESENT THE MAJORITY OF CHILDREN IN LOUISIANA WHO ARE FACING OR SERVING LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE SENTENCES, WHICH THE U.S. SUPREME COURT HAS RULED UNCONSTITUTIONAL IN ALL BUT THE RAREST CASES. WE KNOW THAT CHILDREN CAN AND DO CHANGE FOR THE BETTER, SO WE FIGHT TO ENSURE THAT THEY MAY ONE DAY HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR RELEASE.STATE AND LOCAL ADVOCACY: WE ADVOCATE FOR POLICIES THAT REDUCE THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN IN THE JUSTICE SYSTEM AND PROVIDE BETTER ALTERNATIVES TO ARREST AND INCARCERATION. FOR THE KIDS WHO DO ENTER THE SYSTEM, WE SUPPORT POLICIES THAT KEEP THEM SAFE, PROTECT THEIR RIGHTS, AND GET THEM HOME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$40,000
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$15,377
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,497,683
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,553,060
Total Program Service Revenue$1,817,834
Investment income $358
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $73,103
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,444,355

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Louisiana Center For Childrens Rights has awarded $29,250 in support to 6 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

NEW ORLEANS WORKER'S CENTER FOR RACIAL JUSTICE

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New Orleans, LA

PURPOSE: FOR THE MARGUERITE CASEY FOUNDATION LOUISIANA EQUAL VOICE ACTION NETWORK

$5,850

SOUTHERN MUTUAL HELP ASSOCIATION

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New Iberia, LA

PURPOSE: FOR THE MARGUERITE CASEY FOUNDATION LOUISIANA EQUAL VOICE ACTION NETWORK

$5,850

Baton Rouge, LA

PURPOSE: FOR THE MARGUERITE CASEY FOUNDATION LOUISIANA EQUAL VOICE ACTION NETWORK

$5,850

FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF LOUISIANA'S INCARCERATED CHILDREN

Org PageRecipient Profile

New Orleans, LA

PURPOSE: FOR THE MARGUERITE CASEY FOUNDATION LOUISIANA EQUAL VOICE ACTION NETWORK

$5,850

WOMEN WITH A VISION

Org PageRecipient Profile

New Orleans, LA

PURPOSE: FOR THE MARGUERITE CASEY FOUNDATION LOUISIANA EQUAL VOICE ACTION NETWORK

$5,850
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Louisiana Center For Childrens Rights has recieved totaling $600.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Usdin-Weil Foundation

New Orleans, LA

PURPOSE: PURSUANT TO ORGANIZATIONS GOAL ACHIEVEMENT EFFORTS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO 501(C)(3)

$600
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$2,065,599
Net Contributions$676,913
Other Expense$2,065,599
Ending Balance$676,913

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