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South Louisiana Charter Foundation Inc

EIN 46-0656134 · Baton Rouge, LA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THIS NONPROFIT CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED & SHALL BE OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES:IMPROVE PUPIL LEARNING &, IN GENERAL, THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM; INCREASE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES & ACCESS TO QUALITY EDUCATION FOR PUPILS; INCREASE LEARNING OPPORTUNITY CHOICES FOR PARENTS & STUDENTS; ENCOURAGE THE USE OF DIFFERENT & INNOVATIVE TEACHING METHODS AND A VARIETY OF GOVERNANCE, MANAGEMENT, & ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURES; REQUIRE APPROPRIATE ASSESSMENT & MEASUREMENT OF ACADEMIC LEARNING RESULTS; ACCOUNT BETTER & MORE THOROUGHLY FOR EDUCATIONAL RESULTS; CREATE NEW PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEACHERS AND OTHER SCHOOL EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE LEARNING PROGRAM AT THE SCHOOL SITE; PROVIDE COMPETITION WITHIN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM IN ORDER TO STIMULATE CONTINUED IMPROVEMENT IN ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS; TO PROVIDE A STRONG EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT BASED UPON THE CHARTER SCHOOL STRUCTURE TO EFFECTIVELY & EFFICIENTLY EDUCATE STUDENTS IN SOUTH LA.

Income
$24.5 million
Spending
$23.2 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
-2.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 99%
Employees
201
Volunteers
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 118% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 17% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 (2)
  1. $8.6 million spent. THE FOUNDATION OPERATES SOUTH BATON ROUGE CHARTER ACADEMY, A TUITION-FREE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL THAT WILL EDUCATE ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS IN EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH, LOUISIANA.
  2. $8.5 million spent. THE FOUNDATION OPERATES IBERVILLE CHARTER ACADEMY, A TUITION-FREE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL THAT WILL EDUCATE ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS IN IBERVILLE PARISH, LOUISIANA.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. 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.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 2013.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. 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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