Spina Bifida of Louisiana
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Spina Bifida of Louisiana is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization for the expressed purpose of providing support to individuals with spina bifida.The association's mission is to promote the prevention of spina bifida and to support the needs of individuals with spina bifida and related disorders.At SB of Louisiana, we envision a future where all individuals have opportunities to grow and thrive in an integrated society and also where, supported by a diet enriched with folic acid, fewer babies will be born with Spina Bifida.
- Income
- $58,566
- Spending
- $62,719
- Reserves
- 63.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 78%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (4)
- $41,726 spent. CAMP FRIENDSHIPSPECIAL NEEDS FOR CHILDREN WITH SPINA BIFIDA.
- $3,548 spent. OUTREACH TO GENERAL PUBLIC WITH SPINA BIFIDA EDUCATION, WEBSITE, FOLIC ACID AWARENESS, RED BUG HILL.
- $761 spent. Ghost Bowl-a-thon is a event that includes a costume contest, live entertainment, and door prizes.
- The Turkey Day Race helps support the Spina Bifida of Louisiana overall goal to support their organization and is one of the oldest raxes in the New Orleans area.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 October 13, 2026.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 1978.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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