Bayou Sugar Growers Inc
Public records raise at least one point you should look into before giving.
What it says it does
Bayou Sugar Growers, Inc. ("Bayou") was organized, and will operate, for the purpose of (1) improving efficiency in sugar cane supply chains, (2) improving the overall quality of the agriculture product produced by its members (i.e., sugar cane), and (3) improving the working conditions of laborers in the sugar cane industry. Bayou will primarily focus on improving the efficiency of sugar cane supply chains by improving the equipment operation aspect of the sugar cane supply chain. Sugar cane production is an equipment dependent process. Sugar cane is grown, harvested, and transported through use of heavy machinery. The equipment operations component of the growing, harvesting, and transporting phase of the supply chain is extremely critical, as inefficiencies or ineffective harvesting or transportation of sugar cane from the growers to the mills results in substantial losses for both growers and the mills, and ultimately harms consumers and workers through higher prices for sugar, and
- Income
- $14.7 million
- Spending
- $14.7 million
- Employees
- 215
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)
- Bayou Sugar Growers, Inc. ("Bayou") was organized, and will operate, for the purpose of (1) improving efficiency in sugar cane supply chains, (2) improving the overall quality of the agriculture product produced by its members (i.e., sugar cane), and (3) improving the working conditions of laborers in the sugar cane industry. Bayou will primarily focus on improving the efficiency of sugar cane supply chains by improving the equipment operation aspect of the sugar cane supply chain. Sugar cane production is an equipment dependent process. Sugar cane is grown, harvested, and transported through use of heavy machinery. The equipment operations component of the growing, harvesting, and transporting phase of the supply chain is extremely critical, as inefficiencies or ineffective harvesting or transportation of sugar cane from the growers to the mills results in substantial losses for both growers and the mills, and ultimately harms consumers and workers through higher prices for sugar, and increased pressure on producers to cut costs. Bayou intends to create more efficiency in the supply chain by focusing on various aspects of harvesting or transportation operations, specifically focusing on operating equipment in these processes.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(5) labor or agricultural 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 October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(5) labor or agricultural organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 June 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 2021.
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 October 21, 2026.
Ratings and checks are our reading of public records, using the published method. They are not a statement about anyone's honesty. If you work for this organization, you can send corrections or results, confirm you want gifts through Veridonate, or ask to be removed from giving.