Ella Project is located in New Orleans, LA. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (A01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Ella Project employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ella Project 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, Ella Project generated $267.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $241.0k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 14.8% per year over the past 6 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
PROBONO LEGAL AND BUSINESS SERVICES FOR ARTISTS AND MUSICIANS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO APPROXIMATELY 290 ARTIST AND MUSICIAN CLIENTS. 46 LEGAL CLINICS HELD. 9 SEMINARS ATTENDED BY 178 CLIENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Ashlye Keaton Co Founder | 40 | $77,917 | |
Eugene Meneray Co Founder | Officer | 40 | $70,000 |
John Norris Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Craig Klein Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Howard Miller President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Scott Goldin Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $446 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $30,120 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $217,314 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $247,880 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $19,053 |
Investment income | $273 |
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 | $267,206 |
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. | $147,917 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $15,361 |
Payroll taxes | $11,316 |
Fees for services: Management | $6,000 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $620 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $18,350 |
Advertising and promotion | $5,447 |
Office expenses | $4,344 |
Information technology | $7,387 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $2,244 |
Travel | $6,898 |
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 | $4,186 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $240,955 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $13,158 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $101,134 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $114,292 |
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 | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $114,292 |
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 | $114,292 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Ella Project has recieved totaling $128,893.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Tides Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES | $100,000 |
Baton Rouge Area Foundation Baton Rouge, LA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
The Greater New Orleans Foundation New Orleans, LA PURPOSE: FUND RAISING & FUND DISTRIBUTION | $5,840 |
Cahn Family Foundation New Orleans, LA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL PURPOSES OF GRANTEE | $3,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $53 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Raise Your Hand For Public Schools Austin, TX | $2,029,116 | $4,750,075 |
National Association Of Latino Arts & Culture San Antonio, TX | $11,224,478 | $8,386,452 |
Arts Council Of Fort Worth And Tarrant County Inc Fort Worth, TX | $1,811,616 | $2,299,736 |
Texas Assn Of Broadcasters Austin, TX | $4,089,157 | $2,175,759 |
Romance Writers Of America Incorporated Houston, TX | $1,009,398 | $655,631 |
Bentonville Christian Academy Bentonville, AR | $644,986 | $1,107,321 |
Superstar Art Foundation Dallas, TX | $36,655 | $692,145 |
Second Chance Dv Sa Shelter Wynne, AR | $158,664 | $471,113 |
Ella Project New Orleans, LA | $114,292 | $267,206 |
James I Freeman Charitable Trust Texarkana, AR | $4,140,809 | $174,645 |
Hopeful Tuesdays Inc Dallas, TX | $5,644 | $0 |
San Antonio Estate Planners Council San Antonio, TX | $174,001 | $200,435 |