Corporate Internship Leadership Institute
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
CILI mission is to provide Talent Career Training & Leadership Development to college students in the New Orleans area & Louisiana Region. Our primary student training goals focus on 3-Primary Tiers of development: FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM CAREER BRIDGE LEADERSHIP RETREAT & HIRE LEARNING PROGRAM which engages in talent development initiatives targeting leading companies that result in changing and enriching lives of college graduates of color encouraging students to stay and remain in the N.O. Region. The Leadership program delivers skill building and competency development thru paid internships that provide quality training and experiences rooted in the future success of college students in N.O. and across the Region of Louisiana. Each year CILI welcomes a cohort of nearly 40 fellows for a year of personal and professional development. Our goal is to ease the transition from academic to adult life by arming students with the skills and experience needed to succeed in the workplace.
- Income
- $192,211
- Spending
- $325,932
- Spent on programs
- 77%
- Reserves
- -3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 85%
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 0
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
Weak: 15 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 331% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 70% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 52% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1577% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 24 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
Fair: 52 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Independent board
5 of 250 of 7 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (4)
- $60,223 spent. FELLOWSHIP IMMERSION PROGRAM - The CILI Fellowship: The flagship multi-year program is highly competitive with a historical acceptance rate of approximately 43% to 45%. It offers a high-touch experience including 40+ hours of leadership immersion professional skill development such as financial literacy and Microsoft 365 training and 1-on-1 coaching. Immersion Fellowship engages in talent development initiatives targeting leading companies that result in changing and enriching lives of college graduates of color encouraging students to stay and remain in the N.O. Region. The Leadership program delivers skill building and competency development thru paid internships that provide quality training and experiences rooted in the future success of college students in N.O. and across the Region of Louisiana. Over its first five years CILI has demonstrated consistent growth and a commitment to diversity and excellence: Cohort Reach: CILI has processed 430 applicants and accepted 205 Fellows across five cohorts. Academic Excellence: Fellows maintained a strong average GPA of 3.20 over the five-year period. Diversity and Inclusion: The program has a strong focus on underserved populations with 68% female participants and 29% from HBCUs. In the most recent cohorts 43% of Fellows were first-generation college students and 29% were Pell Grant recipients. Alumni Network: The organization now boasts 105 official alumni who matriculate into the CILI4Life network where they are encouraged to pay it forward by mentoring future cohorts. Economic Contribution: Since 2021 210 Fellows have completed internships logging 31,500 professional hours and earning a total of $472,500 in wages within Louisiana companies. Regional Focus: Through the Mayors Summer Youth Program in Metro New Orleans 93 Fellows earned $209,250 while gaining 13,950 hours of career development. Each year CILI welcomes a new cohort of nearly 40 fellows for a year of personal and professional development. Our goal is to ease the transition from academic to adult life by arming students with the skills and experience needed to succeed in the workplace.
- $50,218 spent. FELLOWSHIP RETREAT - CILIs business retreat program aims to empower college students in the state providing them with career coaching and internship access throughout their academic journey. Immersion Leadership Retreat offers students a whirlwind of invaluable information and resources curated by our team. During this two-day event covering topics like Interview skills Resume building Workplace etiquette LinkedIn Networking Time management and more our students are ensured to be well-prepared for the dynamic local job landscape. The resume prep session includes headshot sessions insights into employer expectations and one-on-one discussions with seasoned professionals all aimed at equipping students with the tools they need to shine in job applications. With focus on Institute partners with businesses schools and students to offer internships in the New Orleans metro area Gulf Coast and Louisiana. Hosting 100+ students the retreat focuses on self-assessment principles with predictive index testing and in-depth discussions on individual results. This not only helped students identify their strengths and weaknesses but also provided insights into how they fit into a team-a crucial aspect of success in any work environment. Through these collaborations of coaching and mentoring college students gain valuable experience and guidance to help them succeed in their future careers.
- $30,056 spent. CAREER BRIDGE - Specifically for seniors and graduate students within 18 months of graduation this tier focuses on intensive networking and transition support to ensure career placement and retention. Utilizing Strategic Placements and Partnerships CILI successfully place students in diverse industries including healthcare public utilities Entergy non-profits and small businesses. A significant area of achievement is the banking and finance sector where CILI has established successful partnerships with institutions like Home Bank Fidelity Bank and Crescent Bank. Combined with CILIs multi-tiered approach to talent development CILIs HIRE LEARNING Program students embark on a journey of personal and professional development with our exclusive series of workshops titled Hire Learning$. Designed to empower students with essential career readiness and soft skills such as resume writing interviewing and workplace etiquette networking financial management Microsoft Office and more-to the broader college student population.! HIRE Learning is tailored for all college students regardless of major or background where sessions run throughout the year. The Career Bridge & Hire Learning Programs are dedicated to getting students either a paid internship or hired in their field of study! These programs include Monthly chats with a personal Coach and access to helpful online tools and resources to boost their skills.
- $111,585 spent. Other Program misc services - activities include CILIs Hire Learning program Grant writing expenses Social media marketing program software apps payroll processing fees and various other misc expenses to carryout CILIs 2024 Fellowship programs.
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
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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2019.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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