Nonprofit · EIN 81-5365135
CREATELOUISIANA
Tax-exempt · NEW ORLEANS, LA 70130
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $43,000 | $43,232 | -$232 | $0 | $397 | -$397 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $69,006 | $69,408 | -$402 | $0 | $165 | -$165 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $46,500 | $48,435 | -$1,935 | $237 | $0 | $237 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $43,000
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $15,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $24,000
- Occupancy
- $2,500
- Other expenses
- $1,732
- Program services (functional)
- $43,232
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $0
- Total assets, end of year
- $0
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $397
- Net assets, end of year
- -$397
- Gross receipts
- $43,000
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Niemeyer | President | 5 | $0 |
| Julie Bordelon | Executive Director | 10 | $0 |
| Sandra J Bavido | Controller/Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Niemeyer | President | 5 | $0 |
| Julie Bordelon | Executive Director | 10 | $0 |
| Sandra J Bavido | Controller/Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Niemeyer | President | 5 | $0 |
| John Davis | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Julie Bordelon | Executive Director | 10 | $0 |
| Sandra J Bavido | Controller/Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 900 S PETERS ST STE C1, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70130-1790
- In care of
- % SCOTT NIEMEYER
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Sandra Bavido, Controller/Treasurer
- Phone
- (504) 272-2359
- Website
- www.createlouisiana.com
Mission
#CreateLouisiana champions Southern talent in the film + media space, supports the entertainment industries that are integral to the region, and fosters a sustainable creative economy for a homegrown cultural workforce. Through grantmaking, development programs, educational initiatives, mentorship opportunities, and social media, #CreateLouisiana grows our state's vibrant creative industries and enriches our region's visionary filmmakers. Louisiana has left an undeniable footprint on the global arts and entertainment community. Inspired by this rich history, #CreateLouisiana recognizes the potential to expand upon this tradition by showcasing the economic and artistic value of our talented creatives. Since its founding in 2015 and incorporation as a 501(c)3 non-profit in 2017, #CreateLouisiana has distributed approximately $382,000 in cash grants and in-kind services to independent Louisiana film projects.
Program accomplishments
- FRENCH CULTURE FILM GRANT. In 2025, the French Culture Film Grant celebrated its ninth year. This grant is an industry-building initiative that recognizes and celebrates the creative community in Louisiana and the state's deep connection to French and Francophone culture. The lead sponsor of this grant was TV5MONDE USA, America's only 24/7 French language entertainment channel. The recipients funded in 2025 were Vues de Culture (2025 recipient, paid $10,000 in 2025) and Nous Foundation, Inc (2024 recipient, paid $5,000 in 2025).Expenses $43,232 · grants $15,000
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-5365135
- 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
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1
- Income (IRS master file)
- $43,000
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $43,000 | $43,232 | $0 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $69,006 | $69,408 | $0 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $46,500 | $48,435 | $237 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | 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 81-5365135).
Questions about CREATELOUISIANA
- What is the EIN of CREATELOUISIANA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CREATELOUISIANA is 81-5365135.
- Is CREATELOUISIANA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to CREATELOUISIANA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CREATELOUISIANA file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of CREATELOUISIANA 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 CREATELOUISIANA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of CREATELOUISIANA?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CREATELOUISIANA have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $43,000, expenses of $43,232 and total assets of $0 at year end.
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