Nonprofit · EIN 47-2371850
LIVE OAK WILDERNESS CAMP
Tax-exempt · NEW ORLEANS, LA 70119
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,643,624 | $2,562,804 | $80,820 | $820,492 | $68,877 | $751,615 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,651,040 | $1,700,179 | -$49,139 | $520,600 | $9,006 | $511,594 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,604,773 | $1,501,919 | $102,854 | $581,710 | $20,977 | $560,733 |
| September 30, 2022 | 990 (amended) | $1,162,722 | $934,456 | $228,266 | $468,344 | $10,465 | $457,879 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,041,319
- of which government grants
- $45,009
- Program service revenue
- $1,533,573
- Investment income
- $22,323
- Other revenue
- $46,409
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $740,385
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $133,960
- Other salaries and wages
- $805,640
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,053,218
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $44,297
- Occupancy
- $70,217
- Travel
- $17,751
- Depreciation
- $14,066
- Program services (functional)
- $2,303,590
- Management and general (functional)
- $216,756
- Fundraising (functional)
- $42,458
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $520,600
- Total assets, end of year
- $820,492
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $68,877
- Net assets, end of year
- $751,615
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $38,681
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $444,999
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $306,616
- Gross receipts
- $2,643,624
- Employees
- 129
- Volunteers
- 25
- Year formed
- 2014
- 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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN CAREY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $123,960 | $10,000 |
| CJ ELH DAHR | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ILSA LEON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FREDDY KULLMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HASSAN THOMPSON | BOARD CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE ALUISE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDY HICKOK-ROBINSON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADEWALE OYEMADE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS LEBATO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID DE LAUREL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN SAUCIER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| INEMESIT O'BOYLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JODY AAMODT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN CAREY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $127,722 | $10,000 |
| THOMAS USDIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CJ ELH DAHR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ILSA LEON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FREDDY KULLMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KUNJAN NARECHANIA | BOARD CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HASSAN THOMPSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE ALUISE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE VILLERE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDY HICKOK-ROBINSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN CAREY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $106,631 |
| THOMAS USDIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CJ ELH DAHR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ILSA LEON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| FREDDY KULLMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KUNJAN NARECHANIA | BOARD CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| HASSAN THOMPSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOE ALUISE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHELLE VILLERE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WENDY HICKOK-ROBINSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHERYL HAYDEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2022: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN CAREY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $96,154 |
| THOMAS USDIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CJ ELH DAHR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ILSA LEON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEANETTE DAVIS-LOEB | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KUNJAN NARECHANIA | BOARD CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JILL PIPES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MELADEE EVANS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHELLE VILLERE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WENDY HICKOK-ROBINSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RUTH KULLMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1240 MOSS ST, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70119-3240
- In care of
- % JACK CAREY
- Mailing address (990-N for 2014)
- 4829 Laurel St, New Orleans LA 70115
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JACK CAREY, 1240 MOSS STREET, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70119
- Principal officer (990-N for 2014)
- John Carey, 4829 Laurel St, New Orleans LA 70115
- Signed the 990
- JACK CAREY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (504) 206-9741
- Website
- www.liveoakcamp.com
- Return prepared by
- BOURGEOIS BENNETT LLC
Mission
WE BRING SUMMER CAMP TO LIFE ALL YEAR ROUND THROUGH FUN, FRIENDSHIP, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT THAT CONNECTS A DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF OUTSTANDING NEW ORLEANS KIDS.
Program accomplishments
- ANNUAL SUMMER CAMP INCLUDES A TOTAL OF 48 DAYS OF PROGRAMMING, SUPERVISION, FOOD, TRANSPORTATION, AND COACHING FOR GROUPS OF CAMPERS. SUMMER CAMP WAS PROVIDED FOR A TOTAL OF 715 CAMPERS THROUGHOUT THE 2024/2025 YEAR. ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES ARE PROVIDED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR ON THIRTEEN FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE CAMPERS. THESE FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY SESSIONS TAKE PLACE IN NEW ORLEANS AND OFFER AN OPPORTUNITY FOR CAMPERS TO RECONNECT WITH STAFF AS WELL AS OTHER CAMPERS.Expenses $2,303,590 · grants $740,385 · revenue $1,579,982
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-2371850
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $820,492
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,643,624
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $2,643,624 | $2,562,804 | $820,492 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $1,651,040 | $1,700,179 | $520,600 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $1,604,773 | $1,501,919 | $581,710 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $1,162,722 | $934,456 | $468,344 | XML |
| 990 | September 2021 | $681,422 | $715,728 | $331,901 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2014 Officer: John Carey | December 31, 2014 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 47-2371850).
Questions about LIVE OAK WILDERNESS CAMP
- What is the EIN of LIVE OAK WILDERNESS CAMP?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LIVE OAK WILDERNESS CAMP is 47-2371850.
- Is LIVE OAK WILDERNESS CAMP tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to LIVE OAK WILDERNESS CAMP tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LIVE OAK WILDERNESS CAMP 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 LIVE OAK WILDERNESS CAMP due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LIVE OAK WILDERNESS CAMP last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LIVE OAK WILDERNESS CAMP?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names JACK CAREY.
- Who are the officers and directors of LIVE OAK WILDERNESS CAMP?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $123,960 (JOHN CAREY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does LIVE OAK WILDERNESS CAMP have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,643,624, expenses of $2,562,804 and total assets of $820,492 at year end.
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