Ben Blanchard Memorial Foundation is located in Metairie, LA. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (B82) the organization is classified as: Scholarships & Student Financial Aid, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ben Blanchard Memorial Foundation 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 12/2022, Ben Blanchard Memorial Foundation generated $4.1k 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 (50.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.1k during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE BENJAMIN BLANCHARD MEMORIAL FOUNDATION KEEPS ALIVE BEN'S SPIRIT OF LOVE FOR COMMUNITY AND ENCOURAGING OTHERS THROUGH SCHOOL LEADERSHIP, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS; AS WELL AS SUPPORTING CANCER SERVICES IN THE GREATER NEW ORLEANS AND COVINGTON AREAS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
BEN'S SCHOLARS IS A MULTICULTURAL AND SOCIAL PROGRAM GEARED TO STIMULATE CURRENT MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH ACADEMIC AND LEADERSHIP APTITUDE AT SUCCESS PREPARATORY ACADEMY. THESE STUDENTS ARE SELECTED FOR ADDITIONAL AFTER SCHOOL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDING FIELD TRIPS, GUEST SPEAKERS AS WELL AS ONE-ON-ONE MENTORING BY SUSAN BLANCHARD.
SUPPORTING CANCER SERVICES IN THE GREATER NEW ORLEANS AND COVINGTON AREAS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
John Alford Director | 0 | $0 | |
Craig Bernick Director | 0 | $0 | |
Mark Blanchard Director | 0 | $0 | |
Charles Harvey Director | 0 | $0 | |
Louie Layrisson Director | 0 | $0 | |
Scott Levy Director | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,050 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $4,050 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $550 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $721 |
Other expenses | $1,870 |
Total expenses | $3,141 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $207,676 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $207,676 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $207,676 |
Over the last fiscal year, Ben Blanchard Memorial Foundation has awarded $48,028 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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SUCCESS PREPATORY ACADEMY PURPOSE: TO FUND THE BAND PROGRAM SO EVERY STUDENT HAS AN INSTRUMENT TO PLAY | $23,028 |
MARY BIRD PERKINS CANCER CENTER PURPOSE: DIRECT PATIENT CARE SERVICES IN THE SPIRIT OF CARING AND SUPPORTING OTHERS IN THEIR FIGHT AGAINST CANCER | $25,000 |