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Alzheimers Services of the Capital Area

EIN 72-1082047 · Baton Rouge, LA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF ALZHEIMER'S SERVICES OF THE CAPITAL AREA IS TO TEACH, CARE FOR, AND CONNECT WITH THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY AFFECTED BY ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND OTHER MEMORY-RELATED IMPAIRMENTS.

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
19.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 91%
Employees
14
Volunteers
251
Highest pay
$140,343, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 19.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    21 of 21 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 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 (3)
  1. $886,429 spent. ALZHEIMER'S SERVICES OF THE CAPITAL AREA PROVIDES SUPPORT TO THOSE AFFECTED BY ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE OR DEMENTIA IN THE GREATER BATON ROUGE AREA THROUGH IMPACTFUL PROGRAMS INCLUDING OUR RESOURCE LIBRARY, TELEPHONE HELPLINE, SAFE RETURN PROGRAM, CAREGIVER SUPPORT MEETINGS, COMMUNITY RESOURCES, CHARLIE'S PLACE RESPITE CENTER AND E-NEWSLETTER, DEMENTIA CARE TRAINING FOR PROFESSIONALS AND NURSING HOMES, AND THROUGH PUBLISHING AN EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS MANUAL. THESE PROGRAMS HAVE SHIFTED AWAY FROM IN-PERSON GROUP MEETINGS TO A HYDRID FORMAT DUE TO THE EFFECTS OF COVID-19.
  2. $276,097 spent. PROVIDED RESPITE CARE FOR UP TO 75 ALZHEIMER'S AFFECTED INDIVIDUALS PER WEEK. THE RESPITE CENTERS ARE SPECIALLY DESIGNED FACILITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH ALZHEIMER'S AND MEMORY RELATED DEMENTIA. THE PROGRAM AT THE CENTERS PROVIDE 6 HOURS OF CARE ON WEEKDAYS AND INCLUDES SPECIALIZED PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND A HOT MEAL. THE PROGRAM ENCOURAGES CAREGIVERS TO TAKE A BREAK AND TEND TO THEIR OWN NEEDS TO MAINTAIN CARE OF THEIR LOVED ONE IN THEIR HOME.
  3. $66,826 spent. PROVIDED EDUCATION PROGRAMS - ALZHEIMER'S SERVICES PROVIDES SUPPORT AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR PROFESSIONALS AND FAMILY CAREGIVERS AS WELL AS THOSE AFFECTED BY ALZHEIMER'S AND MEMORY RELATED DEMENTIA. SUPPORT AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE PARTICIPATION IN HEALTH AND WELLNESS FUNCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS ON VARIOUS TOPICS PROVIDED FOR COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 2001.

    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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