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New Orleans Citizen Diplomacy Council Inc

EIN 72-1196697 · New Orleans, LA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood87 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CULTURAL EXCHANGE AND HOME HOSPITALITY.

Income
$389,799
Spending
$344,677
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
15.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 49%
Employees
7
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$100,850, executive di

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 87% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.8 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 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 58% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Good: 87 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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. $207,215 spent. THE NEW ORLEANS CITIZEN DIPLOMACY COUNCIL(NOCDC)BUILDS INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANTING AND COOPERATION BY CONNECTING THE PEOPLE OF LOUISIANA WITH EMERGING LEADERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD THROUGH PROFESSIONAL, EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMS. THE ORGANIZATION IMPLEMENTS THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE'S INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP VISITOR PROGRAM(ILVP), DESIGNING AND HOSTING CUSTOMIZED ITINERARIES THAT ALLOW GLOBAL PROFESSIONALS TO EXCHANGE IDEAS AND BEST PRACTICES WITH THEIR COUNTERPARTS. EACH YEAR, NOCDC WELCOMES WORLD LEADERS IN GOVERNMENT, BUSINESS, EDUCATION, MEDIA, AND CIVIL SOCIETY FOR MEETINGS,CULTURAL EXPERIENCES, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES THAT HIGHLIGHT THE DISTINCTIVE HERITAGE AND INNOVATION OF SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA. THROUGH THESE EXCHANGES, THE ORGANIZATION STRENGHTENS MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING, FOSTERS LASTING INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS, AND ENHANCES NEW ORLEANS' ROLE AS A GLOBAL CONNECTED CITY. THE NEW ORLEANS CITIZEN DIPLOMACY COUNCIL(NOCDC)BUILDS INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANTING AND COOPERATION BY CONNECTING THE PEOPLE OF LOUISIANA WITH EMERGING LEADERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD THROUGH PROFESSIONAL, EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMS. THE ORGANIZATION IMPLEMENTS THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE'S INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP VISITOR PROGRAM(ILVP), DESIGNING AND HOSTING CUSTOMIZED ITINERARIES THAT ALLOW GLOBAL PROFESSIONALS TO EXCHANGE IDEAS AND BEST PRACTICES WITH THEIR COUNTERPARTS. EACH YEAR, NOCDC WELCOMES WORLD LEADERS IN GOVERNMENT, BUSINESS, EDUCATION, MEDIA, AND CIVIL SOCIETY FOR MEETINGS,CULTURAL EXPERIENCES, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES THAT HIGHLIGHT THE DISTINCTIVE HERITAGE AND INNOVATION OF SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA. THROUGH THESE EXCHANGES, THE ORGANIZATION STRENGHTENS MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING, FOSTERS LASTING INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS, AND ENHANCES NEW ORLEANS' ROLE AS A GLOBAL CONNECTED CITY.
  2. $121,615 spent. FACILIATE PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL INTERACTION WITH INTERNATIONAL LEADERS DURING OFFICIAL VISITS TO THE AREA. ENHANCE RESPECT AND COMMUNICATION THROUGH INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGES. PROMOTE NEW ORLEANS AS IMPORTANT BUSINESS CULTURAL LOCATIONS.
  3. FACILIATE PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL INTERACTION WITH INTERNATIONAL LEADERS DURING OFFICIAL VISITS TO THE AREA. ENHANCE RESPECT AND COMMUNICATION THROUGH INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGES. PROMOTE NEW ORLEANS AS IMPORTANT BUSINESS CULTURAL LOCATIONS.

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 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 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 March 1992.

    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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