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Creole Cuisine Cares Inc

EIN 93-3781264 · Metairie, LA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceFair67 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CREOLE CUISINE CARES SHALL RAISE FUNDS TO: (I) SUPPORT OTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING SERVICES AND SUPPORT TO THOSE IN NEED IN THE GREATER NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA AREA AND (II) PROVIDE DIRECT SUPPORT TO PEOPLE RESIDING IN THE GREATER NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA AREA TO HELP THEM IN THE PAYMENT OF THEIR MEDICALLY NECESSARY AND UNINSURED MEDICAL CARE AND EXPENSES.

Income
$313,479
Spending
$189,323
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
15.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 76%
Employees
0
Volunteers
22

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 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $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 40% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 145% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% 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

Fair: 67 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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. NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND IDENTIFICATION - CONDUCT THOROUGH ASSESSMENTS IN AFFECTED AREAS TO IDENTIFY THE MOST URGENT NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES. COLLABORATE WITH LOCAL AUTHORITIES, COMMUNITY LEADERS AND OTHERS TO GATHER ACCURATE AND COMPREHENSIVE DATA. PRIORITIZE ASSISTANCE BASED ON SEVERITY, VULNERABILITY, AND IMMEDIATE IMPACT.
  2. $187,750 spent. DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS - PROVIDE ESSENTIAL ITEMS LIKE FOOD, WATER, CLOTHING, AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES TO THOSE IN IMMEDIATE NEED.
  3. DISASTER RELIEF OPERATIONS - PROVIDE ESSENTIAL ITEMS LIKE FOOD, WATER, CLOTHING, AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES TO THOSE IN IMMEDIATE NEED. GRANTING AID TO CHURCHES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS - EVALUATE APPLICATIONS FOR GRANTS BASED ON THE ENTITY'S ROLE IN PROVIDING COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE AND DISASTER RELIEF. MONITOR AND REVIEW THE USE OF GRANTS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH OBJECTIVES AND ETHICAL STANDARDS. FOSTER PARTNERSHIPS WITH CHURCHES AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE A STRONG COMMUNITY PRESENCE AND CAN EFFECTIVELY AID IN RELIEF AND RECOVERY EFFORTS. IMPACT MEASUREMENT - REGULARLY ASSESS THE IMPACT OF THE PROGRAM THROUGH FEEDBACK FROM BENEFICIARIES, PARTNERS, AND STAKEHOLDERS. ADAPT AND REFINE STRATEGIES BASED ON LESSONS LEARNED AND EVOLVING NEEDS.

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 January 2024.

    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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