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Nonprofit · EIN 37-1904425

BELLTOWER NEW ORLEANS

Tax-exempt · NEW ORLEANS, LA 70113

Financials

$82K$131K2023$104K$134K2024$205K$203K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BELLTOWER NEW ORLEANS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$204,714$202,813$1,901$122,700$0$122,700
December 31, 2024990-EZ$103,664$134,371-$30,707$120,799$0$120,799
December 31, 2023990-EZ$82,469$130,822-$48,353$151,506$0$151,506
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$201,500
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$3,214
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$53,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$980
Program services (functional)
$202,813

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$120,799
Total assets, end of year
$122,700
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$122,700
Gross receipts
$204,714
Employees
0
Volunteers
7
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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TROAVE PROFICEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CONSULT
Officer
30$145,000
STEPHEN ROSENTHALCHAIRMAN/DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
ERIKA MCCONDUITPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.1$0
LESLIE JACOBSSECRETARY/TREASURER/DIRECT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
ALEXINA MEDLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.1$0
DR NORMAN FRANCESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.1$0
MERRITT LANEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.1$0
GEORGE WILSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TROAVE PROFICEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CONSULT30$120,000
STEPHEN ROSENTHALCHAIRMAN/DIRECTOR5$0
ERIKA MCCONDUITPRESIDENT0.1$0
LESLIE JACOBSSECRETARY/TREASURER/DIRECT5$0
ALEXINA MEDLEYDIRECTOR0.1$0
DR NORMAN FRANCESDIRECTOR0.1$0
MERRITT LANEDIRECTOR0.1$0
GEORGE WILSONDIRECTOR1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TROAVE PROFICEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CONSULTANT30$78,750
STEPHEN ROSENTHALCHAIRMAN/DIRECTOR5$0
ERIKA MCCONDUITPRESIDENT0.1$0
LESLIE JACOBSSECRETARY/TREASURER/DIRECT5$0
ALEXINA MEDLEYDIRECTOR0.1$0
DR NORMAN FRANCESDIRECTOR0.1$0
MERRITT LANEDIRECTOR0.1$0
GEORGE WILSONDIRECTOR1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1100 GIROD STREET PH D, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70113-1170
In care of
% LESLIE JACOBS
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
LESLIE JACOBS, 1100 GIROD STREET PH D, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70113
Signed the 990
LESLIE JACOBS, DIRECTOR
Phone
(504) 982-0484
Return prepared by
LAPORTE APAC

Mission

BELLTOWER'S ROLE IS TO BE CATALYTIC AND COLLABORATIVE IN HELPING TO CREATE BETTER OPTIONS FOR NEW ORLEANS PUBLIC SCHOOL GRADUATES. IT WILL PROVIDE RESEARCH AND LEADERSHIP TO EXPEDITE IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW PROGRAMS AND OPTIONS FOR THESE STUDENTS. AS NEEDED, (CONT'D ON SCH O) IT WILL PROVIDE PLANNING AND STARTUP GRANTS TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO FACILITATE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT OR CHOOSE TO OPERATE A PROGRAM DIRECTLY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • BELLTOWER'S PRIMARY FOCUS IS SUPPORTING THE LOUISIANA EDUCATES PROGRAM (LEP) AT THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE. THE ULL PARTNERSHIP CONTINUES TO GROW AND IMPROVE WITH EACH COHORT (STUDENTS ENROLLING AS FRESHMAN). BELLTOWER HAS ENROLLED 8 COHORTS TOTALING 290 STUDENTS OVER THE PAST 8 YEARS. GRADUATION AND PERSISTENCY RATES CONTINUE TO EXCEED ULL'S FOR STUDENTS WITH SIMILAR DEMOGRAPHICS. IN 2025, BELLTOWER BEGAN A PARTNERSHIP WITH DELGADO COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO SUPPORT COUNSELING FOR STUDENTS PURSUING CAREERS IN HEALTH CARE.
    Expenses $202,813 · grants $53,000

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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
37-1904425
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 (B90)
Assets (IRS master file)
$122,700
Income (IRS master file)
$204,714

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$204,714$202,813$122,700IRS
990-EZDecember 2024$103,664$134,371$120,799XML
990-EZDecember 2023$82,469$130,822$151,506XML
990December 2022$452,291$359,554$199,859IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2019–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––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 37-1904425).

Questions about BELLTOWER NEW ORLEANS

What is the EIN of BELLTOWER NEW ORLEANS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BELLTOWER NEW ORLEANS is 37-1904425.
Is BELLTOWER NEW ORLEANS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
Are donations to BELLTOWER NEW ORLEANS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BELLTOWER NEW ORLEANS 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 BELLTOWER NEW ORLEANS 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 BELLTOWER NEW ORLEANS 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 BELLTOWER NEW ORLEANS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names LESLIE JACOBS.
Who are the officers and directors of BELLTOWER NEW ORLEANS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $145,000 (TROAVE PROFICE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CONSULT).
How much revenue does BELLTOWER NEW ORLEANS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $204,714, expenses of $202,813 and total assets of $122,700 at year end.

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