Nonprofit · EIN 72-1463318
LOUISIANA FOLK ROOTS INC
Tax-exempt · LAFAYETTE, LA 70502
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $111,638 | $149,954 | -$38,316 | $112,976 | $33,799 | $79,177 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $144,234 | $180,450 | -$36,216 | $127,153 | $9,808 | $117,345 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $222,209 | $170,674 | $51,535 | $164,300 | $6,452 | $157,848 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $77,850
- of which government grants
- $31,375
- Program service revenue
- $31,387
- Investment income
- $7,422
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $7,422
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$6,096
- Other revenue
- -$5,021
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $35,291
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $37,991
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,230
- Occupancy
- $6,920
- Travel
- $5,297
- Program services (functional)
- $104,024
- Management and general (functional)
- $45,930
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $127,153
- Total assets, end of year
- $112,976
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $33,799
- Net assets, end of year
- $79,177
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $23,524
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $55,653
- Gross unrelated business income
- $8,497
- Gross receipts
- $121,686
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 208
- 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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LORRAINE SHELTON-GAINES | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| JOEL BREAUX | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ROBERT BROUSSARD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JEAN JOHNSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ASHLEY SINGLETON | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHAD HUVAL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KEVIN HUVAL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LIZ MOHAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PORTIA METOYER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DRAKE LEBLANC | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LORRAINE SHELTON-GAINES | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| JOEL BREAUX | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| VICKI CHRISMAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JEAN JOHNSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ASHLEY SINGLETON | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHAD HUVAL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KEVIN HUVAL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LIZ MOHAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PORTIA METOYER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DRAKE LEBLANC | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LORRAINE SHELTON-GAINES | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| JOEL BREAUX | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| VICKI CHRISMAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JEAN JOHNSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ASHLEY SINGLETON | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHAD HUVAL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KEVIN HUVAL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LIZ MOHAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PORTIA METOYER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DRAKE LEBLANC | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 3552, LAFAYETTE, LA 70502-3552
- In care of
- % DAVE T JOHNSON
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- JEAN JOHNSON, PO BOX 3552, LAFAYETTE, LA 70502
- Signed the 990
- JEAN JOHNSON, TREASURER
- Phone
- (206) 478-7982
- Website
- WWW.LAFOLKROOTS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BROUSSARD POCHE LLP
Mission
WE NURTURE, SHARE AND PERPETUATE LOUISIANA'S TRADITIONAL CULTURAL EXPRESSIONS WITH AN EMPHASIS ON OUR CAJUN AND CREOLE HERITAGE THROUGH PERFORMANCES AND RELATED EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES.
Program accomplishments
- CAJUN AND CREOLE HERITAGE WEEK: A WEEK LONG PROGRAM PROVIDING FESTIVAL EVENTS, PUBLIC EXHIBITIONS, DEMONSTRATIONS OF THE FOLK ARTS, PERFORMANCES AND WORKSHOPS.Expenses $47,399 · revenue $11,816
- CAJUN CREOLE CAMP FOR KIDS: A WEEK LONG PROGRAM TO PRESENT CAJUN AND CREOLE FOLKLORE TO CHILDREN.Expenses $30,456 · revenue $13,125
- EVENTS PRESENTED TO THE PUBLIC TO HIGHLIGHT CAJUN AND CREOLE CULTURE INCLUDING VERMILLIONVILLE, BLACKPOT FESTIVAL,ETC.Expenses $26,169 · revenue $350
- DIFFERENT FESTIVAL BOOTHS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
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
- 72-1463318
- 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
- 2001
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $112,976
- Income (IRS master file)
- $121,686
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $111,638 | $149,954 | $112,976 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $144,234 | $180,450 | $127,153 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $222,209 | $170,674 | $164,300 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $140,620 | $141,981 | $112,831 | 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 72-1463318).
Questions about LOUISIANA FOLK ROOTS INC
- What is the EIN of LOUISIANA FOLK ROOTS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LOUISIANA FOLK ROOTS INC is 72-1463318.
- Is LOUISIANA FOLK ROOTS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
- Are donations to LOUISIANA FOLK ROOTS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LOUISIANA FOLK ROOTS 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 LOUISIANA FOLK ROOTS 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 LOUISIANA FOLK ROOTS 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 LOUISIANA FOLK ROOTS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JEAN JOHNSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of LOUISIANA FOLK ROOTS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does LOUISIANA FOLK ROOTS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $111,638, expenses of $149,954 and total assets of $112,976 at year end.
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