Nonprofit · EIN 72-1318297
EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF THE LOUISIANA RESTAURANT ASSOC INC
Tax-exempt · METAIRIE, LA 70002
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $634,115 | $596,712 | $37,403 | $1,895,560 | $190,859 | $1,704,701 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $647,038 | $603,937 | $43,101 | $1,835,390 | $168,683 | $1,666,707 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $604,757 | $568,517 | $36,240 | $1,706,409 | $90,363 | $1,616,046 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $515,236
- of which government grants
- $15,000
- Program service revenue
- $53,536
- Investment income
- $65,343
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $6,959
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $211,452
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $252,812
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $12,000
- Travel
- $6,047
- Program services (functional)
- $335,952
- Management and general (functional)
- $223,088
- Fundraising (functional)
- $37,672
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,835,390
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,895,560
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $190,859
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,704,701
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,477,315
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $227,386
- Gross receipts
- $907,156
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1998
- 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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JONATHAN BAYNHAM | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $100,279 | $6,281 |
| MICHAEL EASTMAN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG REGGIO | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GARRET LEBLANC | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TONY RODRIGUE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| OCTAVIO MANTILLA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BOBBY HUFFT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DERRICK DUNNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN HIGHTOWER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| EMERY WHALEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN COAXUM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ALAN GUILBEAU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| FELTON JONES | INDUSTRY REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JONATHAN BAYNHAM | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $97,036 | $9,124 |
| GARRET LEBLANC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| FELTON JONES | INDUSTRY REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TONY RODRIGUE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN HIGHTOWER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BOBBY HUFFT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON JONES | PAST-CHAIR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG REGGIO | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMMY SMITHERMAN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| OCTAVIO MANTILLA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| EMERY WHALEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL EASTMAN | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GLEN ARMANTROUT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DERRICK DUNNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JONATHAN BAYNHAM | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $87,359 | $8,012 |
| SCOT CRAIG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CRAIG DENNISON | INDUSTRY REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ALAN GUILBEAU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUCE ATTINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL CARMOUCHE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON JONES | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG REGGIO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMMY SMITHERMAN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| OCTAVIO MANTILLA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| EMERY WHALEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL EASTMAN | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GLEN ARMANTROUT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DERRICK DUNN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2700 N ARNOULT RD, METAIRIE, LA 70002-5916
- In care of
- % ALICE GLENN
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- JAMES S HARRIS, 2700 N ARNOULT ROAD, METAIRIE, LA 70002
- Signed the 990
- JAMES S HARRIS, PRESIDENT/CEO
- Phone
- (504) 454-2277
- Website
- WWW.LRAEF.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HANNIS T BOURGEOIS LLP
Mission
PROMOTE EDUCATION OF/IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY
Program accomplishments
- THE FOUNDATION FUNDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO QUALIFIED APPLICANTS OF THE RESTAURANT, HOTEL, AND CULINARY SCHOOLS IN LOUISIANA; IT OPERATES A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN MANAGEMENT AND CULINARY ARTS.Expenses $335,952 · revenue $53,536
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
- 72-1318297
- 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
- 1998
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A99Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,895,560
- Income (IRS master file)
- $907,156
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $634,115 | $596,712 | $1,895,560 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $647,038 | $603,937 | $1,835,390 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $604,757 | $568,517 | $1,706,409 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $605,087 | $494,872 | $1,645,097 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 72-1318297).
Questions about EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF THE LOUISIANA RESTAURANT ASSOC INC
- What is the EIN of EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF THE LOUISIANA RESTAURANT ASSOC INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF THE LOUISIANA RESTAURANT ASSOC INC is 72-1318297.
- Is EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF THE LOUISIANA RESTAURANT ASSOC INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
- Are donations to EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF THE LOUISIANA RESTAURANT ASSOC INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF THE LOUISIANA RESTAURANT ASSOC 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 EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF THE LOUISIANA RESTAURANT ASSOC 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 EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF THE LOUISIANA RESTAURANT ASSOC 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 EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF THE LOUISIANA RESTAURANT ASSOC INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JAMES S HARRIS.
- Who are the officers and directors of EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF THE LOUISIANA RESTAURANT ASSOC INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $100,279 (JONATHAN BAYNHAM, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF THE LOUISIANA RESTAURANT ASSOC INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $634,115, expenses of $596,712 and total assets of $1,895,560 at year end.
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