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Nonprofit · EIN 26-3063139

ELLE FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · SHREVEPORT, LA 71101

Financials

$1.9M$1.9M2023$2.2M$2.2M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ELLE FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$2,172,245$2,155,057$17,188$307,126$91,748$215,378
December 31, 2023990$1,939,096$1,882,673$56,423$207,945$9,755$198,190
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,153,822
of which government grants
$2,153,822
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$18,423

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$137,196
Other salaries and wages
$896,610
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,253,019
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$54,000
Occupancy
$88,170
Travel
$9,631
Program services (functional)
$1,791,951
Management and general (functional)
$363,106

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$207,945
Total assets, end of year
$307,126
Total liabilities, end of year
$91,748
Net assets, end of year
$215,378
Land, buildings and equipment
$70,000
Net assets without donor restrictions
$215,378
Gross receipts
$2,172,245
Employees
25
Volunteers
1
Year formed
2008
State of legal domicile
LA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CASSANDRA MONTGOMERYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee
30$137,196
LaToya WhiteDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.15$0
LaTosha W DickersonDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.15$0
Margaret WaltonBOARD CHAIRPERSON
Trustee or director
0.15$0
TROY CUMMINGSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.15$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CASSANDRA MONTGOMERYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$124,200
LaToya WhiteDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.15$0
LaTosha W DickersonDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.15$0
Margaret WaltonBOARD CHAIRPERSON
Trustee or director
0.15$0
TROY CUMMINGSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.15$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1717 MARSHALL ST, SHREVEPORT, LA 71101-4139
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
CASSANDRA MONTGOMERY, 556 EGAN ST, SHREVEPORT, LA 71101
Signed the 990
SAMUEL STEVENS, FISCAL OFFICER
Phone
(318) 221-0687

Mission

Elle Foundation conducts two programs. The largest program titled Supportive Services For Veteran Families provides supportive services to very low-income Veteran families. It's Basic Center and Outreach Program provides temporary shelter, counseling and referral services to run-a-way or otherwise homeless youth and their families. The organization serves veterans and youth in Shreveport/Bossier cities in Caddo Parish

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Through its Supportive Services for Veteran Families, Elle assisted more than 175 veterans. Elle coordinates or provide supportive services to very low-Income Veteran families who: (I) are residing in permanent housing, (II) are homeless and scheduled to become residents of permanent housing within a specified time period, or (Ill) after exiting permanent housing within a specified time period, are seeking other housing that is responsive to such very low-income Veteran family's needs and preferences. The program is primarily funded by a grant from Office of Veterans Administration Health Administration Center of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
    Expenses $1,610,109 · revenue $1,968,118
  • Elle provided its' services to 50 veterans through The Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Program. HVRP is an employment focused competitive grant program of the Department of Labor, Veterans' Employment and Training Service (DOL-VETS), the only federal grant to focus exclusively on competitive employment for homeless veterans. HVRP has two core objectives: 1) to provide services to assist in reintegrating homeless veterans into meaningful employment within the labor force, and 2) to stimulate the development of effective service delivery systems that will address the complex problems facing homeless veterans. HVRP grantees accomplish these objectives through a variety of core services
    Expenses $97,734 · revenue $94,742
  • Elle provides outreach to run away and homeless youth; temporary shelter; food; clothing; individual, group, and family counseling; aftercare and referrals, as appropriate. The Basic Center Program provides its services in residential settings as a state or local law or regulation allow. The program is primarily funded by a grant from the Office of Administration for Children and families of the United States Department of Health and Human Services.
    Expenses $84,108 · revenue $90,962

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
26-3063139
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2013
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$307,126
Income (IRS master file)
$2,172,245

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2012
Posted by the IRS
March 11, 2013
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2013

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$2,172,245$2,155,057$307,126IRS
990December 2023$1,939,096$1,882,673$207,945XML
990December 2022$1,206,338$1,112,470$129,560IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 26-3063139).

Questions about ELLE FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of ELLE FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ELLE FOUNDATION is 26-3063139.
Is ELLE FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2012 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2013.
Are donations to ELLE FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ELLE FOUNDATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of ELLE FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ELLE FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of ELLE FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names CASSANDRA MONTGOMERY.
Who are the officers and directors of ELLE FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $137,196 (CASSANDRA MONTGOMERY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does ELLE FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,172,245, expenses of $2,155,057 and total assets of $307,126 at year end.

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