Council For A Better Louisiana
- Assets
- $115.6k
- Revenue
- $486.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Founding
- 11/1962
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 72-0570930
Organization Overview
Council For A Better Louisiana is located in Baton Rouge, LA. The organization was established in 1962. According to its NTEE Classification (B01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Council For A Better Louisiana employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Council For A Better Louisiana 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, Council For A Better Louisiana generated $486.4k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $497.3k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.3%) per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE IDEAS FOR THE BETTERMENT OF LOUISIANA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LEADERSHIP LOUISIANA: THIS PROGRAM RUN BY THE ORGANIZATION IS A ONE-YEAR PROGRAM IN WHICH INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATE IN SIX TWO DAY SESSIONS, SCHEDULED APPROXIMATELY EVERY OTHER MONTH. MAJOR SESSION TOPICS INCLUDE EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE TRAINING, THE ECONOMY AND STRATEGIES FOR GROWTH, HISTORY AND POLITICS, NEWS MEDIA, ARTS AND CULTURE, CRIMINAL JUSTICE, HEALTHCARE, AND POVERTY. IN 2014, THE ORGANIZATION GRADUATED ITS 25TH GROUP OF INDIVIDUALS FROM THE PROGRAM. OVER THE 25 YEAR PROGRAM, THERE ARE NOW NEARLY 1,000 ALUMNI REPRESENTING A DIVERSE GROUP OF LEADERS AND FUTURE LEADERS FROM AROUND THE STATE.
PROMOTING ACCOUNTABILITY AND SOUND POLICIES TO IMPROVE PUBLIC EDUCATION IN LOUISIANA. CABL'S PRIORITIES IN EDUCATION POLICY INCLUDE: --IMPROVING SCHOOL BOARD GOVERNANCE AND ESTABLISHING CLEAR ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES FOR SUPERINTENDENTS AND PRINCIPALS ON PERSONNEL. --INCREASING AND SUPPORTING HIGH QUALITY TEACHING. --IMPROVING SCHOOL AND DISTRICT LEADERSHIP. --CREATING HIGHER EXPECTATIONS THROUGH BETTER STANDARDS --PROVIDING VARIED AND HIGH-QUALITY SCHOOL OPTIONS FOR PARENTS BASED ON THE NEEDS OF STUDENTS. --STATE RECOVERY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR CHRONICALLY LOW-PERFORMING SCHOOLS. --INCREASING READINESS FOR COLLEGE AND CAREER TRAINING, BETTER MEETING WORKFORCE NEEDS. --INCREASING ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY PRE-K FOR AT-RISK STUDENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Heather Poole Officer - Tr | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Thomas Barry Erwin President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Tyron Picard Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Malcolm S Murchison Chair Elect | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Gary Mcgoffin Immediate Pa | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Robert Levy Vice Chairma | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $117,720 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $52,360 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $99,155 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $269,235 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $217,204 |
| Investment income | $3 |
| 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 | $486,442 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $251,200 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $18,556 |
| Payroll taxes | $19,576 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $2,330 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $15,108 |
| Travel | $21,171 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $26,901 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,801 |
| All other expenses | $2,644 |
| Total functional expenses | $497,286 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $68,361 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $16,092 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $26,671 |
| 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 | $3,787 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $700 |
| Total assets | $115,611 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $39,647 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $3,000 |
| 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 | $42,647 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $72,964 |
| 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 | $115,611 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Council For A Better Louisiana has recieved totaling $11,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Willis-Knighton Medical Center Shreveport, LA PURPOSE: DONATION FOR OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
The Greater New Orleans Foundation New Orleans, LA PURPOSE: PUBLIC/SOCIETY BENEFIT | $1,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
New Schools For Baton Rouge Baton Rouge, LA | $18,000,510 | $11,219,034 |
Texas Institute Of Graduate Medical Education And Research San Antonio, TX | $5,873,285 | $12,825,627 |
Electric Cooperatives Of Mississippi A A L Ridgeland, MS | $8,957,411 | $6,545,742 |
Portico Education Foundation Carrollton, TX | $2,396,287 | $5,783,858 |
Youth Force Nola New Orleans, LA | $5,195,075 | $5,408,027 |
Texas Association Of School Administrators Austin, TX | $4,673,285 | $5,966,291 |
Texas Restaurant Association Austin, TX | $11,924,378 | $5,929,472 |
Texas Charter Schools Association Austin, TX | $5,399,898 | $5,059,843 |
Mississippi One-Call System Inc Jackson, MS | $4,141,931 | $4,142,716 |
Mississippi Manufacturers Association Jackson, MS | $5,674,964 | $3,449,286 |
Walton Education Coalition Inc Bentonville, AR | $905,003 | $3,450,000 |
Louisiana Restaurant Association Inc Metairie, LA | $9,314,228 | $3,239,510 |