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Gulf Coast Teaching Family Services Incorporated

EIN 72-0992051 · Metairie, LA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO EMPOWER ADULTS AND CHILDREN LIVING IN LOUISIANA WHO HAVE MENTAL, PHYSICAL, BEHAVIORAL, AND OTHER CHALLENGES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THEIR LIVES AND TO LIVE AS INDEPENDENTLY AS POSSIBLE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES BY FACILITATING PERSONAL CARE AND FOCUSING ON QUALITY OUTCOMES RESULTING IN OVER 2,400 CONSUMERS BEING SERVED DURING THE PAST YEAR.

Income
$18.0 million
Spending
$18.7 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
3.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 60%
Employees
909
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$268,972, president/ceo

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

Fair: 63 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 43% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% 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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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 (7)
  1. $4.8 million spent. IN-HOME SERVICES/PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANT PROGRAM(PCA)- THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES PLANNED PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANT SERVICES TO ASSIST DISABLED INDIVIDUALS IN THE PERFORMANCE OF NECESSARY DAILY LIVING ACTIVITIES. IT ALSO PROVIDES RESPITE CARE TO RELIEVE CARETAKERS FOR BRIEF PERIODS OF TIME. THE PURPOSE OF THESE SERVICES IS TO PROMOTE DEINSTITUTIONALIZATION OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES BY PROVIDING SERVICES TO THEIR FAMILIES OR TO THE INDIVIDUAL. THE SERVICES ALLOW THE INDIVIDUAL TO LIVE AT HOME OR, IF POSSIBLE, TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY.
  2. $3.4 million spent. IN-HOME SERVICES/SUPERVISED INDEPENDENT LIVING: THIS MEDICAID-FUNDED PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO TEACH INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO LIVE AS INDEPENDENTLY AS POSSIBLE IN A HOME SETTING OF THEIR OWN WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. CONSUMERS LEARN VALUABLE SKILLS, SUCH AS MONEY MANAGEMENT, SAFETY, COOKING, HOUSEKEEPING, SOCIAL SKILLS, SELF ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION, TRANSPORTATION, HYGIENE, GROOMING, AND THE USE OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES.
  3. $368,959 spent. IN-HOME SERVICES/ELDERLY (COMMUNITY CHOICE WAIVER): THIS MEDICAID-FUNDED WAIVER PROGRAM PROVIDES PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANT SERVICES TO QUALIFIED ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES. PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANTS HELP CONSUMERS TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY WITH SUPPORT IN THEIR COMMUNITIES RATHER THAN IN A NURSING HOME OR INSTITUTION. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES ASSISTANCE WITH SUCH ACTIVITIES AS: PERSONAL HYGIENE, LIGHT HOUSEHOLD CHORES, SHOPPING, MEAL PREPARATION, EATING, BATHING, DRESSING, LAUNDERING, AND OTHER AREAS.
  4. YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES/THERAPEUTIC FOSTER CARE (INCL. ROW HOST HOMES): THERAPEUTIC HOMES IN THE COMMUNITY ARE AVAILABLE WITH SPECIALLY TRAINED FOSTER PARENTS WHO CARE FOR ABUSED, NEGLECTED, OR TROUBLED CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS, AS WELL AS FOR CHILDREN WITH PHYSICAL AND/OR MENTAL DISABILITIES.
  5. YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES/CRISIS RESPITE SERVICES:THIS PROGRAM OFFERS CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN CRISIS ONE-ON-ONE SUPERVISION AND GUIDANCE FOR A BRIEF PERIOD OF TIME, WITH THE GOALS OF SUCCESSFULLY MEETING NEW BEHAVIOR GOALS AND MAINTAINING THE CHILD IN HIS/HER ENVIRONMENT.
  6. HOMELESS SERVICES/MOVING UPWARD:ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED TO PEOPLE, 18 OR OLDER, WHO ARE HOMELESS. SERVICES INCLUDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT, LOCATING HOUSING, COUNSELING, AND SKILLS TRAINING, SUCH AS BUDGETING, HYGIENE, JOB-SKILLS TRAINING, INTERVIEWING TECHNIQUES, AND OTHER BASIC NEEDS. PEOPLE ARE LINKED TO RESOURCES, SUCH AS SHELTERS, CHILD CARE, DISABILITY BENEFITS, AND FOOD BANKS.
  7. $7.7 million spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES

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 November 6, 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 April 1984.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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