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Magnolia Community Services Inc

EIN 72-0423625 · Jefferson, LA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong97 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF SERVICE, LEADERSHIP AND ADVOCACY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN THE GREATER NEW ORLEANS AREA.

Income
$15.8 million
Spending
$15.5 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
15.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 79%
Employees
240
Volunteers
109
Highest pay
$146,531, executive director

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: 97 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • 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

    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

    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 (3)
  1. $11.0 million spent. RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM - PROVIDING 24 HOUR FULL SERVICE IN A RESIDENTIAL ENVIRONMENT TO ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. EDUCATION IS FOCUSED IN THE AREAS OF ACADEMICS, SOCIALIZATION, RECREATION, COMMUNICATION, VOCATIONAL, AND DAILY LIVING SKILLS.
  2. $28,850 spent. VOCATIONAL AND SUPPORTED INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES - PROVIDING DAY SERVICE AND NIGHT SUPPORT FOR ADULTS WHO HAVE INTELLECTUAL AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. EDUCATION IS FOCUSED IN THE AREAS OF ACADEMICS, SOCIALIZATION, RECREATION, COMMUNICATION, VOCATIONAL, AND DAILY LIVING SKILLS.
  3. $1.2 million spent. MAGNOLIA COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC PROVIDES INDIVIDUALIZED NURSING SERVICES TO CLIENTELE PARTICIPATING IN OUR RESIDENTIAL AND VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS. THIS MAY INCLUDE MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION, ENTERAL FEEDINGS, WOUND CARE, O2 STAT MONITORING, AND OTHER TASKS THAT ARE USUALLY PERFORMED BY NURSING STAFF IN OTHER ARENAS. MAGNOLIA EMPLOYS A DIRECTOR OF NURSING WHO SERVES AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THIS PROGRAM AND SUPERVISES A TEAM OF NURSES WHO ARE ON SITE FROM 6AM UNTIL 10PM, SEVEN DAYS PER WEEK. THERE IS AN ON-CALL ROTATION TO ADDRESS HEALTH EVENTS THAT MAY OCCUR BETWEEN 10PM AND 6AM, AND THE DIRECTOR OF NURSING MAINTAINS AN ON-CALL STATUS TO ADDRESS ANY EMERGENCIES THAT MAY ARISE.

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 April 1938.

    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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