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Launch

EIN 47-3554614 · Denham Spgs, LA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Launch Therapy Center provides comprehensive pediatric therapy and family support services that improve access, developmental outcomes, and quality of life for children with disabilities and developmental delays throughout Louisianas Capital Region.

Income
$2.4 million
Spending
$2.0 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
1.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 72%
Employees
48
Volunteers
120
Highest pay
$94,718, executive dir.

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: 71 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 29% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 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)
  1. $1.6 million spent. Pediatric Therapy Services: Launch Therapy Center provides comprehensive speech, occupational, and physical therapy services to children with developmental disabilities, delays, neurological conditions, orthopedic conditions, autism spectrum disorder, and other special healthcare needs. During 2025, Launch provided nearly 24,000 therapy visits to more than 1,100 children and adolescents throughout Louisianas Capital Region. More than 70% of children served relied on Medicaid coverage for access to medically necessary therapy services. Therapy services are individualized to improve communication, mobility, feeding skills, sensory regulation, independence, social participation, and overall developmental outcomes in home, school, and community settings. Launch continued expanding access to pediatric therapy services in a region experiencing significant provider shortages and extended wait times for children requiring developmental intervention services.
  2. $139,133 spent. Family Support and Care Coordination Services: Launch Therapy Center provides family support, caregiver education, and care coordination services designed to reduce barriers that impact a childs ability to access and benefit from therapy. During 2025, Launch continued supporting hundreds of families through caregiver guidance, developmental resource navigation, school collaboration, and referrals to community-based services. The organization also provided social opportunities, inclusion activities, and family-centered support programs that help address social determinants of health impacting developmental progress and long-term outcomes. Launch delivered more than $578,000 in unreimbursed therapy services and support during 2025 to ensure children could continue receiving care regardless of financial limitations or insurance barriers.
  3. $54,525 spent. Community Inclusion and Access Initiatives: Launch Therapy Center works collaboratively with schools, healthcare providers, community organizations, and local partners to improve awareness, inclusion, and access for children with disabilities and developmental delays. During 2025, the organization continued outreach and partnership efforts focused on improving early intervention access, caregiver support, and developmental resources throughout underserved communities. Demand for pediatric therapy services in the region continued to exceed available capacity, with more than 400 children remaining on the organizations waitlist during the year. In response to growing community need, Launch continued planning and fundraising efforts for a new pediatric therapy facility designed to significantly expand service capacity, reduce wait times, and improve access to pediatric therapy services across the region.

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

  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 December 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 June 2015.

    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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