Nonprofit · EIN 83-3652865
BE LOUD STUDIOS
Tax-exempt · NEW ORLEANS, LA 70119
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,056,539 | $478,439 | $578,100 | $889,906 | $36,512 | $853,394 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $417,018 | $319,029 | $97,989 | $256,594 | $1,300 | $255,294 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $242,829 | $212,672 | $30,157 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990-EZ | $185,941 | $183,067 | $2,874 | $0 | – | $2,874 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $911,678
- Program service revenue
- $144,250
- Investment income
- $611
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $37,526
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $81,491
- Other salaries and wages
- $185,772
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $299,953
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $27,951
- Occupancy
- $15,605
- Program services (functional)
- $266,403
- Management and general (functional)
- $212,036
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $256,594
- Total assets, end of year
- $889,906
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $36,512
- Net assets, end of year
- $853,394
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $514,732
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $338,662
- Gross receipts
- $1,056,539
- Employees
- 11
- Year formed
- 2019
- 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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Owen | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $79,833 | $600 |
| Denali Lander | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sydney Kastner | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Anthony Burrell | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tina Turner | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Connor Roberts | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Damali Manuel | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sue Henry | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Blake Haney | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Owen | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $70,000 |
| Denali Lander | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Sydney Kastner | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Anthony Burrell | Treasurer Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tina Turner | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Connor Roberts | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Damali Manuel | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sue Henry | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES OWEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Key employee | 40 | $59,898 |
| DENALI LANDER | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KYLEY PULPHUS | BOARD VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SYDNEY KASTNER | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ANTHONY BURRELL | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| TINA TURNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CONNOR ROBERTS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAMALI MANUEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2022: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DENALI LANDER | BOARD CHAIR/DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE M | 1 | $0 |
| KYLEY PULPHUS | BOARD VICE CHAIR/IMPACT COMMITTEE M | 0 | $0 |
| SYDNEY KASTNER | BOARD SECRETARY/GROWTH COMMITTEE ME | 0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY BURRELL | BOARD TREASURER/FINANCE COMMITTEE C | 0 | $0 |
| TINA TURNER | GROWTH COMMITTEE MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| CONNOR ROBERTS | FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY SMALLWOOD | DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEMBER/FOUNDI | 0 | $0 |
| SARI LEVY | IMPACT COMMITTEE MEMBER/FOUNDING BO | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3600 PALMYRA ST, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70119-6132
- Mailing address (990-N for 2019)
- 3600 Palmyra, New Orleans LA 70119
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Diana Turner
- Principal officer (990-N for 2019)
- Alex Owens, 3600 Palmyra, New Orleans LA 70119
- Signed the 990
- Diana Turner, Dir. of Advancement
- Phone
- (816) 550-7205
- Website
- beloudstudios.org
- Return prepared by
- DAIGREPONT & BRIAN A PROF ACCT CORP
Mission
BE LOUD STUDIOS AMPLIFIES KID CONFIDENCE THROUGH RADIO AND DIGITAL MEDIA PRODUCTION.
Program accomplishments
- In 2025, Be Loud engaged over 1,000 youth in New Orleans in our programs. Program surveys show that 96% of DJs feel they can be their authentic selves at Be Loud, 96% feel more connected to their community, and 100% report feeling supported by peers. Every participant reported personal growth since their first day with Be Loud. Our Junior Producer program continued to expand, supporting high schoolers with stipends and mentorship to coach younger DJs. This team produced 20 episodes during the 20252026 season. Be Louds Pass the Mic fellowship supported teachers across New Orleans to complete audio projects in their classrooms. Be Louds Born After the Storm program amplified youth storytelling about Hurricane Katrinas legacy, providing a platform for reflection, creativity, and community dialogue. 100% of reporting families say they would recommend Be Loud, noting that their child feels more connected to their community and safe, supported, and welcomed in our programs. Be Loud hosted our fourth annual Youth Voice Festival in April 2025 at Baldwin Books, welcoming 250+ attendees. The festival featured a live podcast, listening tables, showcases of community partners, and youth performances. Participants also sold handmade creations and built new connections across New Orleans.Expenses $266,403 · grants $37,526 · revenue $144,250
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
- 83-3652865
- 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
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B01)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $889,906
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,056,539
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,056,539 | $478,439 | $889,906 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $417,018 | $319,029 | $256,594 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $242,829 | $212,672 | $0 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | $185,941 | $183,067 | $0 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Alex Owens | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 83-3652865).
Questions about BE LOUD STUDIOS
- What is the EIN of BE LOUD STUDIOS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BE LOUD STUDIOS is 83-3652865.
- Is BE LOUD STUDIOS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to BE LOUD STUDIOS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BE LOUD STUDIOS 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 BE LOUD STUDIOS 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 BE LOUD STUDIOS 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 BE LOUD STUDIOS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Diana Turner.
- Who are the officers and directors of BE LOUD STUDIOS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $79,833 (Charles Owen, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does BE LOUD STUDIOS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,056,539, expenses of $478,439 and total assets of $889,906 at year end.
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