Nonprofit · EIN 72-1461891
THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF LOUISIANA
Tax-exempt · NEW ORLEANS, LA 70130
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $19,004,461 | $17,634,920 | $1,369,541 | $20,735,053 | $1,237,794 | $19,497,259 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $18,006,335 | $16,744,407 | $1,261,928 | $19,501,706 | $1,375,234 | $18,126,472 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $17,284,311 | $16,035,167 | $1,249,144 | $18,120,752 | $1,256,208 | $16,864,544 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $18,380,839
- of which government grants
- $18,336,919
- Program service revenue
- $151,442
- Investment income
- $421,250
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$3,805
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$22,319
- Other revenue
- $50,930
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $231,345
- Other salaries and wages
- $9,987,508
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $12,577,678
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $60,000
- Occupancy
- $688,199
- Travel
- $35,104
- Depreciation
- $190,502
- Program services (functional)
- $15,008,594
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,626,326
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $19,501,706
- Total assets, end of year
- $20,735,053
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,237,794
- Net assets, end of year
- $19,497,259
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $5,752,997
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $19,410,557
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $86,702
- Gross receipts
- $19,056,703
- Employees
- 230
- Volunteers
- 178
- Year formed
- 2000
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELANIE TENNYSON | CEO/HEAD OF SCHOOL Officer | 50 | $202,095 | $12,474 |
| SUSAN CHAPMAN | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER Officer | 50 | $141,681 | $15,384 |
| ROSA ALVARADO | SCHOOL PRINCIPAL, DIXON CA Highest-paid employee | 50 | $120,057 | $12,162 |
| LAURA ADELMAN | SCHOOL PRINCIPAL, UPTOWN Highest-paid employee | 50 | $107,057 | $13,289 |
| ROSSANA BRAZZINI | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY DIXON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELE GIVENS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| AIMEE HEBERT | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| COURTNEY COLA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON BARTHELEMY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| VALIANT CUIELLETTE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD SHAFFER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH NAZER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELANIE TENNYSON | CEO/HEAD OF SCHOOL Officer | 50 | $206,594 | $16,132 |
| EMILY THOMAS | COO Highest-paid employee | 50 | $154,700 | $9,503 |
| ROSA ALVARADO | SCHOOL PRINCIPAL, DIXON CA Highest-paid employee | 50 | $120,576 | $13,589 |
| LAURA ADELMAN | SCHOOL PRINCIPAL, UPTOWN Highest-paid employee | 50 | $112,576 | $12,840 |
| ROSSANA BRAZZINI | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY DIXON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELE GIVENS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| AIMEE HEBERT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| COURTNEY COLA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON BARTHELEMY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| VALIANT CUIELLETTE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELANIE TENNYSON | CEO/HEAD OF SCHOOL Officer | 50 | $190,404 | $0 |
| EMILY THOMAS | COO Highest-paid employee | 50 | $130,506 | $47,224 |
| LAURA ADELMAN-CANNON | SCHOOL PRINCIPAL, UPTOWN Highest-paid employee | 50 | $106,573 | $50,109 |
| ROSA ALVARADO | SCHOOL PRINCIPAL, DIXON CA Highest-paid employee | 50 | $116,444 | $14,214 |
| NANCY DIXON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| QUENTIN JACKSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSSANA BRAZZINI | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON BATHELEMY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VALIANT CUIELLETTE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELE GIVENS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1400 CAMP ST, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70130-4208
- In care of
- % EMILY THOMAS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MELANIE TENNYSON, 1400 CAMP STREET, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70130
- Signed the 990
- MELANIE TENNYSON, CEO/HEAD OF SCHOOL
- Phone
- (504) 654-1088
- Website
- ISL-EDU.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CRI ADVISORS LLC
Mission
TO PROVIDE A CHALLENGING EDUCATION EMPHASIZING LANGUAGE IMMERSION, INTERNATIONAL AWARENESS, THE CELEBRATION OF DIVERSITY, AND COMMUNITY RESPONSIBILITY.
Program accomplishments
- A CHALLENGING KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 8TH GRADE ACADEMIC PROGRAM THAT PROMOTES THE RESPECT FOR AND UNDERSTANDING OF OTHER CULTURES AS IS REFLECTED IN ITS DIVERSE STAFF AND FACULTY. THROUGHOUT THE PANDEMIC, STUDENTS CONTINUED TO RECEIVE CORE SUBJECT INSTRUCTIONS IN THEIR TARGET LANGUAGE (FRENCH/SPANISH) VIRTUALLY. STDENTS ALSO RECEIVED SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT FROM OUR SOCIAL WORKERS, STUENT SERVICES FROM THE SPEECH THERAPIST AND SPED TEACHERS. ALL STUDENTS (IN PERSON AND VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION) RECEIVED FREE MEALS.Expenses $15,008,594 · revenue $224,691
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 72-1461891
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2000
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $20,735,053
- Income (IRS master file)
- $19,056,703
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $19,004,461 | $17,634,920 | $20,735,053 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $18,006,335 | $16,744,407 | $19,501,706 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $17,284,311 | $16,035,167 | $18,120,752 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $17,041,464 | $16,262,868 | $16,392,245 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 72-1461891).
Questions about THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF LOUISIANA
- What is the EIN of THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF LOUISIANA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF LOUISIANA is 72-1461891.
- Is THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF LOUISIANA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
- Are donations to THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF LOUISIANA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF LOUISIANA 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 INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF LOUISIANA due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF LOUISIANA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF LOUISIANA?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MELANIE TENNYSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF LOUISIANA?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $202,095 (MELANIE TENNYSON, CEO/HEAD OF SCHOOL).
- How much revenue does THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF LOUISIANA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $19,004,461, expenses of $17,634,920 and total assets of $20,735,053 at year end.
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