Nonprofit · EIN 72-1454097
THE LEGACY DONOR FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · METAIRIE, LA 70006
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $165,478 | $171,984 | -$6,506 | $47,347 | $8,031 | $39,316 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $128,010 | $188,596 | -$60,586 | $56,081 | $10,259 | $45,822 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $167,991 | $206,505 | -$38,514 | $115,692 | $9,284 | $106,408 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $165,478
- of which government grants
- $100,000
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $70,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $81,166
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $12,910
- Occupancy
- $4,500
- Travel
- $25
- Program services (functional)
- $96,058
- Management and general (functional)
- $75,926
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $56,081
- Total assets, end of year
- $47,347
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $8,031
- Net assets, end of year
- $39,316
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $24,533
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $14,783
- Gross receipts
- $165,478
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1999
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NICOLE LABADOT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $70,000 |
| PATRICK BROWNE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| ALYSSA FLETCHINGER HIGGINS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| REV DR WILLIE GABLE JR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| ANA HANDS MD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| KAREN BERG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| CLINT SMITH JR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| ELISE RYAN | TREASURER Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| BRANDI THEARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| YOLANDA WILSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| LEIGH ELLEN PUCKET | BAORD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NICOLE LABADOT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $70,000 |
| PATRICK BROWNE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| ALYSSA FLETCHINGER HIGGINS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| REV DR WILLIE GABLE JR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| ANA HANDS MD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| KAREN BERG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| CLINT SMITH JR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| ELISE RYAN | TREASURER Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| BRANDI THEARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| YOLANDA WILSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| LEIGH ELLEN PUCKET | BAORD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PATRICK BROWNE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| ALYSSA FLETCHINGER HIGGINS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| REV DR WILLIE GABLE JR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| ANA HANDS MD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| KAREN BERG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| CLINT SMITH JR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| ELISE RYAN | TREASURER Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| LEIGH WHITMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 |
| BRANDI THEARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| YOLANDA WILSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| LEIGH ELLEN PUCKET | BAORD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2701 KINGMAN ST STE 101, METAIRIE, LA 70006-6686
- In care of
- % NICOLE LABDOT
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- NICOLE LABADOT, 2701 KINGMAN STREET 101, METAIRIE, LA 70006
- Signed the 990
- NICOLE LABADOT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (504) 558-8900
- Website
- WWW.ORGANAWARENESS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- LEGLUE & COMPANY CPAS
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE LEGACY DONOR FOUNDATION IS TO SAVE AND ENHANCE LIVES BY INSPIRING LOUISIANA RESIDENTS TO REGISTER AS ORGAN, EYE, AND TISSUE DONORS. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS THROUGH EDUCATION, OUTREACH, AND ADVOCACY.
Program accomplishments
- GENERAL AWARENESS CAMPAIGNTHE FOUNDATION'S PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN EDUCATES ALL LOUISIANA CITIZENS ABOUT THE CRITICAL NEED FOR ORGAN AND TISSUE DONORS THROUGH PAID MEDIA (BILLBOARDS, RADIO AND TV) AND GRASS ROOTS EFFORTS SUCH AS PARTICIPATING IN HEALTH FAIRS, WORKPLACE PARTNERSHIPS, PUBLIC SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS AND MESSAGE MARKETING. THIS CAMPAIGN ENCOURAGES EVERYONE TO REGISTER AS ORGAN, EYE, AND TISSUE DONORS AND SHARE THIS DECISION WITH THEIR FAMILY.IN ORDER TO RECOGNIZE THE VITAL LINK BETWEEN THE OFFICE OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND THE ORGAN TISSUE DONOR REGISTRY, THE FOUDNATION'S OMV EDUCATION PROGRAM TRAINS ALL DMV STAFF ON ORGAN DONATION FACTS, MYTHS AND MISCONCEPTIONS IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT ALL CUSTOMERS ARE ASKED "WOULD YOU LIKE TO REGISTER AS AN ORGAN, EYE AND TISSUE DONOR?"THE FOUNDATION TRAINS VOLUNTEERS ON THE FACTS ABOUT ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION IN ORDER TO HELP THEM PROVIDE ACCURATE INFORMATION ABOUT DONATION AND TRANSPLANTATION WHILE WORKING IN THE COMMUNITY. THE FOUNDATION IS A FOUNDING MEMBER OF DONATE LIFE LOUISIANA, A COLLABORATION OF ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE MISSION IS TO CREATE TRUST, SAVE AND ENHANCE LIVES AND POSITIVELY IMPACT THE DONOR REGISTRY THROUGH EDUCATION, AWARENESS AND LEADERSHIP. DONATE LIFE LOUISIANA IS NOW THE BRAND USED FOR ORGAN DONOR EDUCATION AND AWARENESS ACTIVITIES.Expenses $95,850 · revenue $164,969
- YOUTH EDUCATIONTHE FOUNDATION'S MULTIFACETED YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS AIM TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON ORGAN FUNCTION AND HEALTH, AND PROVIDE ACCURATE INFORMATION ABOUT ORGAN, EYE AND TISSUE DONATION TO ELEMENTARY THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL AGED STUDENTS. THE YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE DEVELOPING AND DISTRIBUTING A VIDEO AND CLASSROOM TOOLKIT ON DONATION TO ALL DRIVERS' EDUCATION CLASSES. THIS CURRICULUM WILL PROVIDE NEW DRIVERS WITH THE ESSENTIAL INFORMATION TO MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION WHEN ASKED ABOUT THEIR WISHES TO REGISTER AS DONORS WHEN GETTING THEIR DRIVER'S LICENSE OR PERMIT.ALL OF THE YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAM COMPONENTS ARE DESIGNED TO EDUCATE YOUTH SO THEY HAVE THE INFORMATION THEY NEED TO MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION REGARDING BODY AND HEALTH DONATION.Expenses $208
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
- 72-1454097
- 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
- 1999
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E126)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $47,347
- Income (IRS master file)
- $165,478
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $165,478 | $171,984 | $47,347 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $128,010 | $188,596 | $56,081 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $167,991 | $206,505 | $115,692 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $138,028 | $194,936 | $148,992 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 72-1454097).
Questions about THE LEGACY DONOR FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of THE LEGACY DONOR FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE LEGACY DONOR FOUNDATION is 72-1454097.
- Is THE LEGACY DONOR FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
- Are donations to THE LEGACY DONOR FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE LEGACY DONOR 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 THE LEGACY DONOR FOUNDATION 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 THE LEGACY DONOR FOUNDATION 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 THE LEGACY DONOR FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names NICOLE LABADOT.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE LEGACY DONOR FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $70,000 (NICOLE LABADOT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does THE LEGACY DONOR FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $165,478, expenses of $171,984 and total assets of $47,347 at year end.
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