Nonprofit · EIN 72-0462338
UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL LOUISIANA INC
Tax-exempt · ALEXANDRIA, LA 71301
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $639,461 | $968,563 | -$329,102 | $804,455 | $32,901 | $771,554 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $953,370 | $906,679 | $46,691 | $1,257,660 | $38,258 | $1,219,402 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $672,670 | $754,850 | -$82,180 | $1,180,706 | $7,995 | $1,172,711 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $603,199
- of which government grants
- $30,000
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $35,762
- Other revenue
- $500
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $92,500
- Other salaries and wages
- $487,922
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $636,764
- Professional fundraising fees
- $21,000
- Legal fees
- $7,110
- Accounting fees
- $42,190
- Occupancy
- $24,433
- Travel
- $2,252
- Program services (functional)
- $557,232
- Management and general (functional)
- $198,965
- Fundraising (functional)
- $212,366
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,138,979
- Total assets, end of year
- $804,455
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $32,901
- Net assets, end of year
- $771,554
- Publicly traded securities
- $35,637
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $486,810
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $284,744
- Gross receipts
- $639,461
- Employees
- 15
- Volunteers
- 64
- Year formed
- 1980
- 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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELLE PURL | PRESIDENT/CEO UNTIL 8/26/2025 Trustee or director | 45 | $63,668 |
| CINDY CESPIVA | PRESIDENT/CEO 9/10/2025 TO 12/31/2025 Trustee or director | 45 | $14,667 |
| JACK BRAME | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| MARCIA HARDY | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| LISA DONEY | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| FRANK JACKSON | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JERMAINE DAVIS | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| ERIC LORD | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| BETH PALMER | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| MARSHALL PIERITE | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| STEVEN MALTEMPI | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| RANDY PONTHIE | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| LECRETE ROBINSON-RHODES | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| AL TURNER | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| LASHARON WENSLOW | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
7 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY CARROL | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| SCOTT NEWCOMER | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JUNE DAVIS | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| ERIN STOKES | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| SHANTELLE SLAUGHTER | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| CLAY WALKER | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| GAIL WILKING | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 29 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELLE PURL | PRESIDENT/CEO Trustee or director | 45 | $78,469 |
| SHANNON ALFORD | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JACK BRAME | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| MARCIA HARDY | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| LISA DONEY | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| TOMA EPPS | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| ALEX HIGGINS | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| FRANK JACKSON | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JAPHETH PRITCHETT | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA CESPIVA | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JERMAINE DAVIS | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| ERIC LORD | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| LENNA MOUTON | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| BETH PALMER | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| MARSHALL PIERITE | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| STEVEN MALTEMPI | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| RANDY PONTHIE | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| LECRETE ROBINSON-RHODES | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| AL TURNER | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| LASHARON WENSLOW | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| MARY CARROL | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| SCOTT NEWCOMER | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JUNE DAVIS | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| DOUG GANN | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| AMY PILLARISETTI | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| CHRIS ROY JR | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| SHANTELLE SLAUGHTER | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| CLAY WALKER | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| GAIL WILKING | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELLE PURL | PRESIDENT/CEO Trustee or director | 45 | $70,565 |
| SHANNON ALFORD | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JACK BRAME | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| MARCIA HARDY | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| LISA DONEY | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| TOMA EPPS | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| ALEX HIGGINS | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| FRANK JACKSON | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JAPHETH PRITCHETT | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA CESPIVA | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JERMAINE DAVIS | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| ERIC LORD | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| LENNA MOUTON | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| BETH PALMER | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| MARSHALL PIERITE | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| STEVEN MALTEMPI | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| RANDY PONTHIE | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| LECRETE ROBINSON-RHODES | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| AL TURNER | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| LASHARON WENSLOW | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| MARY CARROL | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| SCOTT NEWCOMER | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1101 4TH ST STE 202, ALEXANDRIA, LA 71301-8311
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- LAFE JONES, 1101 FOURTH STREET STE 202, ALEXANDRIA, LA 71301
- Signed the 990
- LAFE JONES, PRESIDENT/CEO
- Phone
- (318) 443-7203
- Website
- WWW.UWCL.ORG
- Return prepared by
- PAYNE MOORE & HERRINGTON LLP
Mission
UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL LOUISIANA, INC. IS A NONPROFIT CORPORATION LOCATED IN ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, WHOSE MISSION IS TO EMPOWER MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH ACCESS TO AND IMPROVEMENT IN EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND FINANCIAL STABILITY.
Program accomplishments
- THE GOAL OF THE HEALTH PROGRAM IS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE AND IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. THE FOCUS IS ON SINGLECARE. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES COMMUNITY INVESTMENT GRANTS TO SUPPORT AGENCIES THAT ALIGN WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S FOCUS AND CREATE PARTNERSHIPS TO IMPROVE THE COMMUNITY.Expenses $24,969
- THE GOAL OF EDUCATION PROGRAMS IS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN THAT ARE READY TO ENTER SCHOOL AND THAT ARE SUCCESSFUL IN PRIMARY GRADES AND TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF YOUTH WHO GAIN KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND CREDENTIALS TO OBTAIN FAMILY SUSTAINING EMPLOYMENT. THE FOCUS IS ON READ ACROSS AMERICA AND SUMMER OF SERVICE. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES COMMUNITY INVESTMENT GRANTS TO SUPPORT AGENCIES THAT ALIGN WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S FOCUS AND CREATE PARTNERSHIPS TO IMPROVE THE COMMUNITY. THE READ ACROSS AMERICA PROGRAM IS AN ANNUAL WEEK EVENT THAT WORKS TO ENGAGE CENTRAL LOUISIANA AND CREATE AWARENESS FOR THE IMPORTANCE OF READING.THE SUMMER OF SERVICE PROGRAM GOAL IS TO FOCUS ON BUILDING UP OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES TO BE BETTER TOGETHER, BY ENGAGING YOUNG MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY IN MEANINGFUL ACTIVITIES TO INSTILL A SENSE OF COMMUNITY.Expenses $87,319 · grants $26,250
- THE GOAL OF FINANCIAL STABILITY PROGRAMS IS TO INCREASE FINANCIAL MOBILITY AND SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. THE FOCUS IS ON ALICE (ASSET LIMITED, INCOME CONSTRAINED, EMPLOYED), BUILDING STRONGER FAMILIES, VITA (VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE), LAPRI (LOUISIANA PRISONER REENTRY INITIATIVE), 2-1-1 PROGRAM, DISASTER PREPAREDNESS, AND POWER TO CARE. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES COMMUNITY INVESTMENT GRANTS TO SUPPORT AGENCIES THAT ALIGN WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S FOCUS AND CREATE PARTNERSHIPS TO IMPROVE THE COMMUNITY. ALICE PROGRAMS ASSIST HOUSEHOLDS THAT EARN ABOVE THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL BUT CANNOT AFFORD THE BASIC COST OF LIVING.BUILDING STRONGER FAMILIES PROGRAMS PROVIDE KNOWLEDGE AND OPPORTUNITY FOR A FINANCIALLY STABLE FUTURE THROUGH A SCHEDULED TRAINING PROGRAM, FINANCIAL INCENTIVE AND SAVINGS MATCH AND SUCCESS COACHING.VITA PROVIDES FREE PERSON-TO-PERSON TAX HELP FOR INDIVIDUALS.LAPRI CREATES SAFER NEIGHBORHOODS AND BETTER CITIZENS BY IMPLEMENTING A SEAMLESS PLAN OF SERVICES AND SUPERVISION DEVELOPED WITH EACH RETURNING CITIZEN FROM IMPRISONMENT THROUGH TRANSITION, REINTEGRATION AND AFTERCARE IN THE COMMUNITY. EVERY PRISONER RETURNS TO THEIR COMMUNITY WITH THE TOOLS & RESOURCES NEEDED FOR SUCCESS.THE 211 PROGRAM IS A FREE CONFIDENTIAL SERVICE THAT OFFERS CONVENIENT COMMUNITY CONNECTION TO INFORMATION AND RESOURCES PROVIDED BY TRAINED, EXPERIENCED STAFF 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK. THIS RESOURCE PROVIDES FAST ACCESS TO A DATABASE OF COMMUNITY SERVICES IN ORDER TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT FOOD, SHELTER, UTILITY ASSISTANCE, EMERGENCY AND DISASTER RELIEF, EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, VETERANS SERVICES, HEALTH CARE, ADDICTION PREVENTION AND REHABILITATION PROGRAMS, SUPPORT GROUPS FOR MENTAL ILLNESS OR SPECIAL NEEDS, AND A SAFE, CONFIDENTIAL PATH OUT OF PHYSICAL AND/OR EMOTIONAL DOMESTIC ABUSE.Expenses $444,944 · grants $66,250
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 72-0462338
- 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
- 1972
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $804,455
- Income (IRS master file)
- $639,461
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $639,461 | $968,563 | $804,455 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $953,370 | $906,679 | $1,257,660 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $672,670 | $754,850 | $1,180,706 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,001,022 | $687,529 | $1,263,287 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 72-0462338).
Questions about UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL LOUISIANA INC
- What is the EIN of UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL LOUISIANA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL LOUISIANA INC is 72-0462338.
- Is UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL LOUISIANA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1972.
- Are donations to UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL LOUISIANA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL LOUISIANA INC 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 UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL LOUISIANA INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL LOUISIANA INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL LOUISIANA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names LAFE JONES.
- Who are the officers and directors of UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL LOUISIANA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 22 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $63,668 (MICHELLE PURL, PRESIDENT/CEO UNTIL 8/26/2025).
- How much revenue does UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL LOUISIANA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $639,461, expenses of $968,563 and total assets of $804,455 at year end.
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