Nonprofit · EIN 82-5225264
LOPA FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · COVINGTON, LA 70433
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $203,618 | $43,518 | $160,100 | $561,229 | $16,772 | $544,457 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $199,615 | $544,462 | -$344,847 | $468,618 | $84,261 | $384,357 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $265,768
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $8,745
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$70,895
- Other revenue
- -$70,895
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $22,490
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $43,084
- Management and general (functional)
- $434
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $468,618
- Total assets, end of year
- $561,229
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $16,772
- Net assets, end of year
- $544,457
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $360,310
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $184,147
- Gross receipts
- $298,966
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 8
- Year formed
- 2018
- 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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRETT GORDON | CEO Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $254,231 | $11,147 |
| DAVID PUCKETT | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NELSON HELLWIG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRITTANY ELLISER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ARI COHEN MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDY LIPSEY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN PERRY | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK NELSON | DIRECOTR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID PUCKETT | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
| NELSON HELLWIG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| BRITTANY ELLISER | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
| ARI COHEN MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| WENDY LIPSEY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
| PAUL RABALAIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| JONATHAN PERRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 68190 HIGHWAY 190 SERVICE RD, COVINGTON, LA 70433-5271
- Mailing address (990-N for 2019)
- 68190 HIGHWAY 190 SERVICE ROAD, COVINGTON LA 70433
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MEGGAN MURRAY, 68190 HIGHWAY 190 SERVICE ROAD, COVINGTON, LA 70433
- Principal officer (990-N for 2019)
- KELLY RANUM, 68190 HIGHWAY 190 SERVICE ROAD, COVINGTON LA 70433
- Signed the 990
- MEGGAN MURRAY, CFO
- Phone
- (504) 837-3355
- Website
- WWW.LOPAFOUNDATION.ORG
- Return prepared by
- LAPORTE APAC
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO ENHANCE LOUISIANA ORGAN PROCUREMENT AGENCY'S CAPACITY IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, OUTREACH, AND FAMILY SERVICES.
Program accomplishments
- COMMUNITY EDUCATION & ENGAGEMENT - THERE ARE OVER 2,000 PEOPLE IN LOUISIANA WAITING FOR A LIFESAVING ORGAN TRANSPLANT. COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS ARE AIMED AT DISPELLING MISTRUTHS SURROUNDING DONATION THAT NEGATIVELY IMPACT THE DECISION TO JOIN THE REGISTRY.THE LOPA FOUNDATION SOLICITS AND RECEIVES DONATIONS TO SUPPORT THE LOUISIANA ORGAN PROCUREMENT AGENCY'S EFFORTS TO ACHIEVE ITS CORE PURPOSE OF MAKING LIFE HAPPEN. FUNDS RAISED THROUGH THE LOPA FOUNDATION ARE USED TO PROVIDE EDUCATION PROGRAMS SUCH AS LOPA'S TRANSPLANTATION (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) SCIENCE, COMMUNITY OUTREACH THROUGH EVENTS INCLUDING THE TRAIL RUN 4 LIFE AND KREWE DE LIFE BRINGING AWARENESS TO ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION. ONGOING SUPPORT FOR DONOR FAMILIES INCLUDING A DEDICATED MEMORIAL PARK HONORING DONOR HEROS.Expenses $43,084 · grants $22,490
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 | Not 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
- 82-5225264
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization, Type I
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization, 50% limit
- Exempt since
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E70)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $561,229
- Income (IRS master file)
- $298,966
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $203,618 | $43,518 | $561,229 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $199,615 | $544,462 | $468,618 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $181,662 | $49,043 | $790,616 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: KELLY RANUM | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | 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 82-5225264).
Questions about LOPA FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of LOPA FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LOPA FOUNDATION is 82-5225264.
- Is LOPA FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to LOPA FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization, 50% limit).
- Which annual return does LOPA 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 LOPA FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LOPA FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of LOPA FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MEGGAN MURRAY.
- Who are the officers and directors of LOPA FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does LOPA FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $203,618, expenses of $43,518 and total assets of $561,229 at year end.
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