Renewal Center of Northeast Louisiana Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To provide for the material and spiritual needs of the homeless, hungry, and displaced of Northeast Louisiana, and to facilitate and assist them in getting out of the cycle of poverty.
- Income
- $159,188
- Spending
- $214,340
- Spent on programs
- 83%
- Reserves
- 15.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 750
- Highest pay
- $51,019, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (housing, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 15.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 35% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 2% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1583% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (housing, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 10 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $34,510 spent. 25,000 meals annually with daily weekday meal service: The organization provides approximately 25,000 meals annually to individuals experiencing homelessness. Breakfast is served daily at 9:00 a.m., lunch at 12:00 p.m., and dinner is provided to seven overnight shelter residents. We are the only organization in the area providing weekday meals specifically for the homeless population. This program addresses food insecurity, improves physical health outcomes, and serves as a consistent access point for individuals seeking additional supportive services.
- $143,283 spent. Shelter Beds Nightly: The organization operates a shelter with seven available beds for individuals experiencing homelessness. Overnight residents receive safe housing, evening meals, and structured support in a stable environment. Shelter services provide safety, stability, and a pathway toward permanent housing and self-sufficiency for vulnerable individuals in our community.
- Intensive case management services and Group classes via Easterseals partnership: Intensive case management services are available to all guests. Services include benefit enrollment and reinstatement assistance, retrieval of vital documents, scheduling healthcare appointments, housing navigation and placement assistance, substance abuse referrals, and transportation assistance such as bus passes. Through a partnership with Easterseals, guests also participate in group classes including Life Skills,Inspirational Development, Your Recovery Journey, and Self-Motivation. These services address barriers to stability and support long-term independence.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2019 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2019.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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