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Nonprofit · EIN 87-3957767

BECAUSE WE CARE SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · LAKE CHARLES, LA 70615

Financials

$235K$348K2023$407K$456K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BECAUSE WE CARE SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$407,097$456,008-$48,911$10,994$171,097-$160,103
December 31, 2023990$235,232$348,308-$113,076$54,739$165,931-$111,192
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$407,097
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$240,822
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$261,818
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$2,221
Program services (functional)
$456,008

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$54,739
Total assets, end of year
$10,994
Total liabilities, end of year
$171,097
Net assets, end of year
-$160,103
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$160,103
Gross receipts
$407,097
Employees
31
Year formed
2021
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RACHAEL LEONARDSRACHAEL LEON
Trustee or director
40$63,994
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 1 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RACHAEL LEONARDSRACHAEL LEON
Trustee or director
40$79,992

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
100 AVENUE J, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70615-5056
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
RACHAEL LEONARDS, 100 AVENUE J, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70615
Signed the 990
RACHAEL LEONARDS, RACHAEL LEONARDS
Phone
(713) 501-0377
Return prepared by
EHLERS AND ASSOCIATES CPAS LLC

Mission

TO PROVIDE A FULL CONTINUUM OF CARE SERVICES THAT MEET THE DEVELOPMENTAL HEALTH NEEDS OF RESIDENTS WE SERVE IN A DOMESTIC HOME-CENTERED ENVIRONMENT.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE ROLE AND PURPOSE OF THIS RESIDENTIAL GROUP HOME SHALL BE TO ESTABLISH, EQUIP, OPERATE, AND MAINTAIN AN INTERMEDIATE RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED TO PROVIDE A HIGH-QUALITY RESIDENTIAL HOME- CENTERED LIVING ENVIRONMENT WHILE IMPLEMENTING HOLISTIC CARE SERVICES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF THE INDIVIDUALS IN NEED OF OUR SERVICES.
    Expenses $456,008 · revenue $407,097

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
87-3957767
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
2022
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$10,994
Income (IRS master file)
$407,097

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$407,097$456,008$10,994IRS
990December 2023$235,232$348,308$54,739IRS
990December 2022$3,550$1,666$1,884IRS

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 87-3957767).

Questions about BECAUSE WE CARE SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of BECAUSE WE CARE SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BECAUSE WE CARE SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA FOUNDATION is 87-3957767.
Is BECAUSE WE CARE SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to BECAUSE WE CARE SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BECAUSE WE CARE SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA 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 BECAUSE WE CARE SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA 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 BECAUSE WE CARE SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA 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 BECAUSE WE CARE SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names RACHAEL LEONARDS.
Who are the officers and directors of BECAUSE WE CARE SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 1 person; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $63,994 (RACHAEL LEONARDS, RACHAEL LEON).
How much revenue does BECAUSE WE CARE SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $407,097, expenses of $456,008 and total assets of $10,994 at year end.

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