Save Our Cemeteries Inc is located in New Orleans, LA. The organization was established in 1975. According to its NTEE Classification (A82) the organization is classified as: Historical Societies & Historic Preservation, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Save Our Cemeteries Inc 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 12/2023, Save Our Cemeteries Inc generated $95.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (18.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $110.7k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (18.2%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SAVE OUR CEMETERIES, INC IS DEDICATED TO THE PRESERVATION, PROMOTION AND PROTECTION OF NEW ORLEANS HISTORIC CEMETERIES THROUGH RESTORATION, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION: TOURS AND LECTURES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ARE HELD THROUGHOUT THE YEAR WITH TOPICS RANGNG FROM JAZZ FUNERALS TO VOODOO TO YELLOW FEVER EPIDEMIC. OUR GUIDED CEMETERY TOUR ALLOWS THE VISITOR A GLIMPSE INTO THE HISTORICAL PAST OF NEW ORLEANS. EACH YEAR SOC HOLDS A SEMINAR COVERING A WIDE RANGE OF TOPICS TO EDUCATE TOUR GUIDES WITH HISTORICALLY ACCURATE KNOWLEDGE.
RESTORATION: SAVE OUR CEMETERIES CONDUCTS RESTORATION WORK EACH YEAR AS PART OF ITS MISSION. GRANTS, DONATIONS, TOURS, AND FUNDRAISERS SUPPORT THESE ENDEAVORS. PROJECTS INCLUDE THE RESTORING OF ABANDONED TOMBS, LANDSCAPING, AND MAKING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS. ALSO, PROPER RESTORATION TECHNIQUES FOR HISTORIC TOMBS ARE PROVIDED TO TOMB OWNERS AND CEMETERY OPERATORS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Sally Asher President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Deanna Dupont Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Baylee Badawy Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Marie DE Grado Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Mary Dugas Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Lesley Kane Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $64,334 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $64,334 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $22,650 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $8,328 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $95,312 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $48,663 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $5,651 |
Payroll taxes | $6,402 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $100 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $718 |
Advertising and promotion | $6,017 |
Office expenses | $93 |
Information technology | $2,947 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $3,322 |
All other expenses | $13,174 |
Total functional expenses | $110,693 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $10,475 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $3,242 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $4,379 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $959 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $134,441 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $192 |
Total assets | $153,688 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,298 |
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 | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $2,298 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $151,390 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $153,688 |