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Louisiana State University at Eunice Foundation

EIN 58-2028025 · Eunice, LA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE LSUE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO RECEIVE, HOLD, INVEST, AND ADMINISTER PROPERTY AND TO MAKE EXPENDITURES TO ADVANCE, PROMOTE OR OTHERWISE BENEFIT LSU EUNICE.

Income
$947,779
Spending
$699,299
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
28.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 81%
Employees
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

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 28.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 26% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% 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: 80 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    26 of 26 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 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 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 (5)
  1. ATHLETICS-INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETIC PROGRAM INCLUDE BASEBALL (BOYS), BASKETBALL AND SOFTBALL (GIRLS)-INCLUDES BRAND POSITIONING OF THE UNIVERSITY, TRAVEL, FOR INTERCOLLEGIATE COMPETITION AND OTHER SUPPLEMENTARY PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCE THE OVERALL POSITIVE COLLEGIATE EXPERIENCE FOR STUDENT ATHLETES.
  2. SCHOLARSHIPS - PROVIDES ONGOING SUPPORT FOR ACADEMICALLY QUALIFIED STUDENTS IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE TO COVER RISING PUBLIC EDUCATION COSTS. ALSO INCLUDES EFFORTS TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THE RISING COSTS TO THE SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES OF LSU EUNICE.
  3. ENDOWED PROFESSORSHIPS-COMPETITIVE PROGRAM THAT SUPPLIES SMALL SUPPLEMENTAL FACULTY COMPENSATION TO COVER RESEARCH COSTS AT A TWO-YEAR INSTITUTION.
  4. $641,560 spent. SUPPLEMENTAL PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCE THE OVERALL COLLEGIATE EXPERIENCE FOR LSU EUNICE STUDENTS RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES (URSI, CHANCELLORS' RESEARCH AND MATH & SCIENCE RESEARCH);ART AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS (LA REVIEW AND LSUE PERFORMING ARTS); ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AND LIBRARY SERVICES (FRIENDS OF LEDOUX LIBRARY).
  5. SUPPLEMENTAL PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCE THE OVERALL COLLEGIATE EXPERIENCE FOR LSU EUNICE STUDENTS RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES (URSI, CHANCELLORS' RESEARCH AND MATH & SCIENCE RESEARCH);ART AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS (LA REVIEW AND LSUE PERFORMING ARTS); ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AND LIBRARY SERVICES (FRIENDS OF LEDOUX LIBRARY).

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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1993.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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