The Business Council Of New Orleans And The River Region Inc

Organization Overview

The Business Council Of New Orleans And The River Region Inc is located in New Orleans, LA. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (S20) the organization is classified as: Community & Neighborhood Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Business Council Of New Orleans And The River Region Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Business Council Of New Orleans And The River Region Inc is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Business Council Of New Orleans And The River Region Inc generated $943.1k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $948.3k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.9%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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BCNO'S MISSION IS TO STRIVE TO ENSURE A HIGHLY COMPETITIVE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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SEE SCH OTHE BUSINESS COUNCIL WORKS TO IMPLEMENT CLEAR, PREDICTABLE LAWS THAT FOSTER HONEST, EFFICIENT, TRANSPARENT AND ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNMENT. THE BUSINESS COUNCIL STRIVES TO ENSURE A HIGHLY COMPETITIVE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT THAT ATTRACTS PRODUCTIVE COMPANIES, INDIVIDUALS, AND FAMILIES TO THE GREATER NEW ORLEANS REGION AND STATE OF LOUISIANA. PRESENTLY, THE BUSINESS COUNCIL COLLABORATES EXTENSIVELY WITH GOVERNMENT, CIVIC AND OTHER BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS TO TACKLE ISSUES VITAL TO THE REGION. ORGANIZED IN TASK FORCES, THE BUSINESS COUNCIL LEVERAGES THESE SMALL MEMBER-LED AND STAFF SUPPORTED GROUPS TO RESEARCH AND ADDRESS ISSUES IDENTIFIED AS IMPACTING THE GREATER NEW ORLEANS REGION AND THE STATE OF LOUISIANA. IN RECENT YEARS, THE ORGANIZATION HAS BEEN ESPECIALLY FOCUSED ON INITIATIVES DESIGNED TO MAKE CITY GOVERNMENT MORE EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE INCLUDING IMPROVING THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM, MONITORING THE WORK OF THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS AND SEWERAGE AND WATER BOARD OF NEW ORLEANS, AND DEVELOPING AND ADVOCATING FOR POLICIES THAT INCREASE THE LIKELIHOOD OF SUCCESS FOR ALL ORLEANS PARISH PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS.(1)OVERSAW AND MANAGED THE RELEASE OF THE 2020 FORWARD NEW ORLEANS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS PLATFORM. (2) SUPPORTING STATE, REGIONAL, AND LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS IN DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING POLICIES TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. (3) MANAGED AND PARTICIPATED IN THE INFRASTRUCTURE ADVISORY BOARD WHICH PROVIDES OVERSIGHT OF HOW THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS AND THE SEWERAGE AND WATER BOARD OF NEW ORLEANS SPENDS REVENUES RESULTING FROM THE "FAIR SHARE AGREEMENT."


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Coleman D Ridley Jr
Managing Director
$315,000
Joseph S Exnicios
Ex-Officio
$0
Henry Coaxum
Chairman
$0
Lee Anne Sciambra
Treasurer
$0
Vanessa Brown Claiborne
Vice-Chair
$0
Alden J Mcdonald Jr
Vice-Chair
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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$0
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$0
Total Program Service Revenue$943,000
Investment income $66
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 $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $943,066

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, The Business Council Of New Orleans And The River Region Inc has awarded $39,500 in support to 5 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

ST BERNARD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION

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Chalmette, LA

PURPOSE: General Sponorship to support this organization's mission

$10,000

THE NEW ORLEANS POLICE & JUSTICE FOUNDATION

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Metairie, LA

PURPOSE: Donation to Research

$9,000

UNITED WAY OF SOUTHEAST LOUISANA

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New Orleans, LA

PURPOSE: Contribution to early childhood education campaign

$8,000

New Orleans, LA

PURPOSE: Contributed to their virtual policy meeting

$7,500

ST AUGUSTINE HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION

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New Orleans, LA

PURPOSE: Donation is support of/honoring BCNO's first black chairman

$5,000
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