Createlouisiana
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
#CreateLouisiana champions Southern talent in the film + media space, supports the entertainment industries that are integral to the region, and fosters a sustainable creative economy for a homegrown cultural workforce. Through grantmaking, development programs, educational initiatives, mentorship opportunities, and social media, #CreateLouisiana grows our state's vibrant creative industries and enriches our region's visionary filmmakers. Louisiana has left an undeniable footprint on the global arts and entertainment community. Inspired by this rich history, #CreateLouisiana recognizes the potential to expand upon this tradition by showcasing the economic and artistic value of our talented creatives. Since its founding in 2015 and incorporation as a 501(c)3 non-profit in 2017, #CreateLouisiana has distributed approximately $382,000 in cash grants and in-kind services to independent Louisiana film projects.
- Income
- $43,000
- Spending
- $43,232
- Reserves
- -0.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 2025, 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, 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 (1)
- $43,232 spent. FRENCH CULTURE FILM GRANT. In 2025, the French Culture Film Grant celebrated its ninth year. This grant is an industry-building initiative that recognizes and celebrates the creative community in Louisiana and the state's deep connection to French and Francophone culture. The lead sponsor of this grant was TV5MONDE USA, America's only 24/7 French language entertainment channel. The recipients funded in 2025 were Vues de Culture (2025 recipient, paid $10,000 in 2025) and Nous Foundation, Inc (2024 recipient, paid $5,000 in 2025).
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 November 6, 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 2025.
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 May 2017.
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 November 4, 2026.
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