2026-04-10T13:46:14-04:00 2025-05-31 821624890 Cowart Roe CPA LLC PO Box 2032 Metairie LA 70001 990 2024-06-01 581647634 Louisiana Right to Life Educational Committee Inc % Peggy F Kenny LOUI 5048356520 200 Allen Toussaint Blvd New Orleans LA 70124 PEGGY F KENNY Secretary 5048356520 2026-03-20 true true CATHERINE ROE P01575324 5042520652 2026-04-10 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Louisiana Right to Life Peggy Kenny 1108 E William David Pkwy Metairie LA 70005 1747711 false X https://prolifelouisiana.org/ X 1985 LA Promote the common good and the general welfare of the people of Louisiana through the advancement of reverance for the human life by reaffirming the principle that all human beings from the moment of connception are created equal and are endowed with... contd on Sch O 9 9 0 175 0 0 651719 997254 12759 33483 9618 191423 109375 132464 783471 1354624 99905 329593 0 4961 2815 0 -34460 424136 1081128 529002 1413536 254469 -58912 3722091 3657626 20460 14907 3701631 3642719 X Promote the common good and the general welfare of the people of Louisiana through the advancement of reverance for the human life by reaffirming the principle that all human beings from the moment of connception are created equal and are endowed with... contd on Sch O false false 395410 71933 402940 Louisiana Right to Life Changed Hearts and Minds in Louisiana Louisiana Right to Life advanced its mission through its various general education programs Here are a few highlights of the initiatives: Louisiana Right to Life Educational Committee supported 4 Life Marches in Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Monroe-West Monroe, and Pineville-Alexandria where thousands stood for life in cold weather. The theme for the Life Marches was Every Life Worth Living, highlighting that every human person, no matter their age or condition, deserves a chance at life. Louisiana Right to Life partnered with the Diocese of Lafayette to organize Festival de la Vie, an event that serves as Acadianas March for Life. Louisiana Right to Lifes collaboration with the Diocese brought several new elements to the Festival in 2025, including a diaper drive, representation from schools throughout Acadiana, acknowledgment of St. Thomas More students as... contd on Sch O 229765 168200 163401 Louisiana Right to Life advocated for life throughout Louisiana, at the State Capitol, and beyond protect life and help moms Louisiana Right to Life provided three Luminary publication to our Luminary members, churches and other citizens and groups around the state. The luminary, a full-color print publication, includes in depth coverage of current pro-life issues, LARTL events, and more. Louisiana Right to Life continued to be a regular participant in local and national media through interviews and other engagements. Louisiana Right to Life engaged in efforts to support the advancement of pro-life legislation and public policy in this period, including the passage of key legislation such as the Justice for Victims of Abortion Drug Dealers Act and the Stop Coerced Abortion Act. Louisiana Right to Life also worked hard to raise public awareness about the dangers of abortion pills to the lives of unborn babies... contd on Sch O 224055 64960 Pro-Life Education Programs Inspired the Youth During June 2024 through May of 2025, we continued our mission to empower young people to protect life and help moms through numerous pulse youth events and presentations. 81 students were expertly trained at two Pulse Immersion Days and our Pulse Leadership Institute. Our youth team made 180 pro-life presentations to 9,029 students at schools and churches around the state. We impacted another 9,590 young people through our Geaux Forth event, outreaches, at events, on college campuses, and other efforts. We continued to train, facilitate and educate college pro-life. During this time, we supported college pro-life groups and a pro-life student group at LSU Medical School in New Orleans. As a part of our Youth Outreach, we brought speaker Rebekah Hagan to speak about the dangers of abortion pills and her inspirational choice of choosing life against all odds at assemblies at... contd on Sch O 141297 572351 ... 141296 572350 ... 28000 28000 29063 Louisiana Right to Life provided grants to agencies helping moms through the Choose Life License Plate Program The Louisiana Choose Life License Plate Program is managed by Louisiana Right to Life and has distributed more than $630,000 to pro-life pregnancy centers and adoption agencies since its inception in 1999. In December of 2024, Louisiana Right to Life oversaw the disbursement of $28,000 to 20 pro-life pregnancy centers, adoption agencies, and other qualifying organizations across Louisiana. 19338 19000 2434 Louisiana Right to Life Advertised to Help Moms in Louisiana Louisiana Right to Life made a grant to the Louisiana Right to Life Federation to support online advertising to connect women in unexpected pregnancies to the incredible network of nearly 40 pregnancy centers across the state, along with an abundance of public and private social services available to them. 329931 1191701 31497 1179161 true true false true false false false false false false true false false false true false false false false false false false false false true false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false true false true 0 0 false 0 false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false X 9 9 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false X The Organization - 504-835-6520 5048356520 200 Allen Toussaint Blvd New Orleans LA 70124 X William Watkins President Board Member 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Celie Clark Vice President Board Member 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 John Nickelson Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Peggy Kenny Exec Secretary Board Member 10.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Sharon Rodi National Delegate Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Michelle Gorney Board Member 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 James Godchaux Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Leslie Ellison Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Dana Hammer Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Benjamin Clapper Executive Director 40.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 false false false 443358 553896 9000 997254 Program Service Fees 611710 4420 4420 License Plate Fees 611710 29063 29063 33483 171906 171906 150000 130483 19517 19517 19517 394726 262604 132122 132122 Tshirt Sales 611710 342 342 342 1354624 225248 0 132122 X 322660 322660 6933 6933 2815 2815 204572 148525 54999 1048 2457 2457 15000 15000 501844 339671 100026 62147 206699 206379 160 160 44868 30104 12573 2191 45856 16984 7473 21399 82957 22982 47778 12197 25258 22378 2171 709 4946 4243 597 106 9571 7900 1671 14279 4324 9955 Food Supplies Etc 159254 27732 3380 128142 Repairs and Maintenance 4755 373 4382 Supplies 11258 9639 1574 45 Utilities 1999 175 1824 -254445 8159 -262604 1413536 1179161 268835 -34460 1290495 1170529 2400194 2438656 378 23753 95077 74033 29959 21044 1065 3644 3722091 3657626 10628 8050 9832 6857 20460 14907 X 3701631 3639097 3622 3701631 3642719 3722091 3657626 -58912 0 X false false false X 4042699 1087042 1028798 647969 988254 7794762 4042699 1087042 1028798 647969 988254 7794762 151100 7643662 1155 25793 104777 6583 171906 310214 8104976 114400 0.94310 0.98320 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 37095 174047 211142 1413536 1624678 231234 57809 189421 234887 217787 231234 873329 1309994 41749 48108 105035 211142 406034 47355 58722 54447 57809 218333 327500 13029 14947 38972 37095 104043 95077 74033 21044 21044 1492 Due from to La Pregnacy Center 65 1495 Due from to LA RTL Federation 6792 6857 Pro Life Gal 269177 269177 5650 83444 59563 Acadiana 58632 58632 5655 32578 57581 1 66917 66917 892 12120 5121 394726 394726 12197 128142 122265 262604 132122 true LA RTL Federation 37000 Support of pro life direct lobbying effo Florida Family Policy Council 150000 Education Radio Amendment 4 Option Hope 45000 Educational efforts and curriculum supp Opelousas Catholic School 20000 Scholarships Choose Life Grants 26600 Choose life grants Community Foundation of Acadiana 34460 Acadiana pro life education St Tammany Right to Life 200 Table Sponsorship for Breakfast Beacon House Adoption Services 1400 2024 Choose Life Grant Community Foundation of Acadiana 1035 Camellia Blvd Lafayette LA 70508 721493023 34460 Donation of Proceeds from Acadiana Gala Jennifer Morel 8000 Monitoring procedures (Part I, line 2) The organization generally requires that a grant application submit a budget plan andor communicate details of the planned program activity and expenditure plan. Also, periodic follow-up is made with the grantees management and staff to receive a report confirming use of funds for the general purpose. Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 The staff assists in gathering information to assist the return preparer in the preparation of the Form 990. The Executive director and the entire board of directors are provided a copy for review. Upon receipt of approval to file from a board officer, the return is electronically filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c During 2011, the Board adopted a conflict of interest policy. The policy is based upon the sample in the IRS Form 1023 package. Under the policys complete provision annually, the board members, officers, and key employees complete a code of conduct statement to determine any personal, family or business relationships or transactions that may be potential conflict of interest. The forms are reviewed by the Board. During the year, if a potential conflict arises, the policy requires that the individual notify the Board. When a potential transaction is considered, the individual must not participate in the discussion, other than to answer questions about the potential transaction, and must physically excuse himself or herself, while the remaining board members consider the transaction to determine whether it is fair and reasonable to the organization. Legal counsel is consulted, as neccessary, to determine that such a transaction would not constitute an excess benefit transaction. CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a Annually, the executive director reviews the performance of staff members and makes salary recommendations to the board for consideration. The board treasuerer handles evaluations of the executive director and submits his performance review and salary recommendation to the board of directors for consideration. Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b Annually, the executive director reviews the performance of staff members and makes salary recommendations to the board for consideration. The board treasuerer handles evaluations of the executive director and submits his performance review and salary recommendation to the board of directors for consideration. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 The organization makes its governing documents, conflicts of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public. List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11g Contract Services: Program Service Expenses 339,671. Management and General Expenses 100,026. Fundraising Expenses 62,147. Total Expenses 501,844. Part III response or note to any other line in Part III Line 1, Description of orginization mission: Promote the common good and the general welfare of the people of Louisisana throught the advancement of reverance for human life by reaffirming the principle that all human beings from the moment of conception are created equal and are endowed with certain rights among which is the right to life. Line 4A, Program Service Accomplishments: Louisiana Right to Life Changed Hearts and Minds in Louisiana Louisiana Right to Life advanced its mission through its various general education programs Here are a few highlights of the initiatives: Louisiana Right to Life Educational Committee supported 4 Life Marches in Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Monroe-West Monroe, and Pineville-Alexandria where thousands stood for life in cold weather. The theme for the Life Marches was Every Life Worth Living, highlighting that every human person, no matter their age or condition, deserves a chance at life. Louisiana Right to Life partnered with the Diocese of Lafayette to organize Festival de la Vie, an event that serves as Acadianas March for Life. Louisiana Right to Lifes collaboration with the Diocese brought several new elements to the festival in 2025, including a diaper drive, representation from schools throughout Acadiana, acknowledgment of St. Thomas More students as Pro-Life Club of the Year, and various streamlined processes to increase promotion of the event and engagement of families. Louisiana Right to Life continued its pro-life billboard campaign reaching millions of travelers, primarily in the Lake Charles, Acadiana, New Orleans, and Slidell communities of Louisiana All billboards include reference to a website or hotline that can connect pregnant women to local agencies who provide assistance both before and after the birth of a child. A new billboard in this time period included the message of Love Them Both. In addition to billboards, videos were created and released focused on the Love Them Both message and that doctors can care for mothers in emergencies. Louisiana Right to Life supported two Pro-Life Summit events during this period in Baton Rouge that educated and trained 400 pro-life leaders and activists to be effective in spreading the pro-life message and organizing projects to help moms. Louisiana Black Advocates for Life continued to engage the black community on critical pro-life issues LABAL made a meaningful impact, reaching thousands of citizens through various projects promoting the sanctity of life. Examples of the work included the Honoring the Dream Luncheon at Southern University with Dr. Alveda King, the St. Landry Emerging Leaders Program, My Babys Closet that installs and promotes parenting and baby supply closets in churches and community centers, and the Fellowship Program that educates students on HBCUs. The 2025 Acadiana Proudly Pro-Life Gala on Friday January 17, 2025, united 400 Louisianans proclaiming that every life is worth living at Le Pavillon at Parc Lafayette Keynote Speaker Nick Vujicic gave a powerful testimony about being born with no arms and no legs and the power of love. The following day, the New Orleans Proudly Pro-Life Gala on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center united 900 pro-life guests under the same banner. The New Orleans Gala also featured keynote speaker Nick Vujicic and Proudly Pro-Life Honorees were Troy and Tracy Duhon and Giving Hope NOLA. The Louisiana Right to Lifes Center for Medical Ethics provided education on a variety of medical ethics issues from beginning of life issues to end of life issues such as assisted suicide and euthanasia. In September, Louisiana Right to Lifes Center for Medical Ethics hosted a dinner for over approximately pro-life doctors and medical students in Shreveport to discuss medical issues relating to the protection of life. Preaux Life and other merchandising, bumper stickers, magnets, and t-shirts promoted pro-life awareness across the state and are sold online and at events to cover print cost. Louisiana Right to Life sponsored radio minute ads to Christian radio stations to provide education on fetal development, abortion, adoption, support for moms, and more. In May of 2025, Louisiana Right to Life distributed 6,329 diapers, 178 packs of wipes, over 500 baby food containers, cans of formula, ointment and more to New Orleans mothers We had a line outside our Louisiana Right to Life headquarters in Lakeview. The families were very appreciative of the needed supplies WGNO TV came to the supply distribution and produced a great news clip that was played on their Saturday evening newscasts. Louisiana Right to Life Educational Committee supported the work of Option Hope through grants to the organization to further adoption education in schools in Louisiana. Option Hope, a separate non-profit organization, is empowering students, primarily in public school classrooms, with knowledge about the benefits of infant adoption to society, children, birth parents, and adopting parents. From June of 2024 through May of 2025, Option Hope reached over 6,700 students through over 270 presentations. Line 4B, Program Service Accomplishments: Pro-Life Education Programs Inspired the Youth During June 2024 through May of 2025, we continued our mission to empower young people to protect life and help moms through numerous pulse youth events and presentations. 81 students were expertly trained at two Pulse Immersion Days and our Pulse Leadership Institute. Our youth team made 180 pro-life presentations to 9,029 students at schools and churches around the state. We impacted another 9,590 young people through our Geaux Forth event, outreaches, at events, on college campuses, and other efforts. We continued to train, facilitate and educate college pro-life. During this time, we supported college pro-life groups and a pro-life student group at LSU Medical School in New Orleans. As a part of our Youth Outreach, we brought speaker Rebekah Hagan to speak about the dangers of abortion pills and her inspirational choice of choosing life against all odds at assemblies at Catholic High New Iberia, Lafayette Christian Academy, St. Thomas More High School, St. Marys Dominican High School, Archbishop Hannan High School, and Cabrini High School. During this time, we continued our Theyre Human Too college exhibit which visited multiple colleges, including Louisiana Christian University, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, and Southeastern Louisiana University. The exhibit furthered productive conversation and education in Louisiana colleges and universities about life. Line 4C, Program Service Accomplishments: Louisiana Right to Life advocated for life throughout Louisiana, at the State Capitol, and beyond protect life and help moms Louisiana Right to Life provided three Luminary publication to our Luminary members, churches and other citizens and groups around the state. The luminary, a full-color print publication, includes in depth coverage of current pro-life issues, LARTL events, and more. Louisiana Right to Life continued to be a regular participant in local and national media through interviews and other engagements. Louisiana Right to Life engaged in efforts to support the advancement of pro-life legislation and public policy in this period, including the passage of key legislation such as the Justice for Victims of Abortion Drug Dealers Act and the Stop Coerced Abortion Act. Louisiana Right to Life also worked hard to raise public awareness about the dangers of abortion pills to the lives of unborn babies and the health of mothers. Louisiana Right to Life also made a grant in 2024 for the purpose of educating citizens in the state of Florida about the disastrous results for unborn babies, mothers, and parental rights if Amendment 4 in Florida would have passed. Thankfully, Amendment 4 failed and the negative consequences were avoided. Louisiana Right to Life has a strong social media outreach across Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, and Twitter. Our activity engages citizens in ways the organization is unable to in a face-to-face manner. From June 2024 through May 2025, we had approximately 5.5 million views on our content with over 132,000 interactions. Louisiana Right to Life shared the beauty of life at the State Fair of Louisiana in Shreveport from October 30 through November 17, 2024. LARTL staffed and facilitated a group of volunteers to handle our prolife materials, especially small fetal models to young children showcasing the development of the unborn baby in the womb, and had at least 1,000 people stop by our booth to pick up materials. For the first time, Louisiana Right to Life hosted a booth at the Washington Parish Free Fair in the fall of 2024. At the fair, Louisiana Right to Life staff and volunteers distributed a plethora of pro-life information, materials, and fetal models to hundreds of visitors. 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