Nonprofit · EIN 58-1647634
LOUISIANA RIGHT TO LIFE EDUCATION COMMITTEE INC
Tax-exempt · NEW ORLEANS, LA 70124
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,354,624 | $1,413,536 | -$58,912 | $3,657,626 | $14,907 | $3,642,719 |
| May 31, 2024 | 990 | $783,471 | $529,002 | $254,469 | $3,722,091 | $20,460 | $3,701,631 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,525,534 | $1,427,873 | $97,661 | $3,654,671 | $207,510 | $3,447,161 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $997,254
- of which government grants
- $443,358
- Program service revenue
- $33,483
- Investment income
- $191,423
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $19,517
- Net income from fundraising events
- $132,122
- Other revenue
- $132,464
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $329,593
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,815
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $2,457
- Accounting fees
- $15,000
- Occupancy
- $82,957
- Travel
- $25,258
- Depreciation
- $9,571
- Program services (functional)
- $1,179,161
- Management and general (functional)
- $268,835
- Fundraising (functional)
- -$34,460
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,722,091
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,657,626
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $14,907
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,642,719
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $21,044
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,639,097
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $3,622
- Gross receipts
- $1,747,711
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 175
- Year formed
- 1985
- 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 May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Watkins | President Board Member Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Celie Clark | Vice President Board Member Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| John Nickelson | Treasurer Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Peggy Kenny | Exec Secretary Board Member Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Sharon Rodi | National Delegate Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michelle Gorney | Board Member Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| James Godchaux | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Leslie Ellison | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dana Hammer | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Benjamin Clapper | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM WATKINS | PRESIDENT/BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CELIE CLARK | TREASURER/BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN NICKELSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PEGGY KENNY | EXEC SECRETARY/BOARD MEMBE Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| SHARON RODI | NATIONAL DELEGATE/BOARD ME Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHELLE GORNEY | VICE PRESIDENT/BOARD MEMBE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DR JAMES GODCHAUX | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LESLIE ELLISON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DANA HAMMER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BENJAMIN CLAPPER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BENJAMIN CLAPPER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $92,812 |
| PEGGY KENNY | EXEC SECRETARY/BOARD MEMBE Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $14,125 |
| WILLIAM WATKINS | PRESIDENT/BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CELIE CLARK | VICE PRESIDENT/BOARD MEMBE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN NICKELSON | TREASURER/BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SHARON RODI | NATIONAL DELEGATE/BOARD ME Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHELLE GORNEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR JAMES GODCHAUX | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LESLIE ELLISON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DANA HAMMER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 200 ALLEN TOUSSAINT BLVD, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70124-2537
- In care of
- % PEGGY F KENNY
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Peggy Kenny, 1108 E William David Pkwy, Metairie, LA 70005
- Signed the 990
- PEGGY F KENNY, Secretary
- Phone
- (504) 835-6520
- Return prepared by
- Cowart Roe CPA LLC
Mission
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
Program 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... contd on Sch OExpenses $395,410 · grants $71,933 · revenue $402,940
- 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 OExpenses $229,765 · grants $168,200 · revenue $163,401
- 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 OExpenses $224,055 · revenue $64,960
- ...Expenses $141,297 · grants $572,351
- ...Expenses $141,296 · grants $572,350
- 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.Expenses $28,000 · grants $28,000 · revenue $29,063
- 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.Expenses $19,338 · grants $19,000 · revenue $2,434
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 May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | May 31, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | May 31, 2025 | October 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | May 31, 2024 | October 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 58-1647634
- 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
- 1986
- Accounting year ends
- May
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P47)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,657,626
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,747,711
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | May 2025 | $1,354,624 | $1,413,536 | $3,657,626 | XML |
| 990 | May 2024 | $783,471 | $529,002 | $3,722,091 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,525,534 | $1,427,873 | $3,654,671 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,316,613 | $1,516,035 | $3,669,377 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 58-1647634).
Questions about LOUISIANA RIGHT TO LIFE EDUCATION COMMITTEE INC
- What is the EIN of LOUISIANA RIGHT TO LIFE EDUCATION COMMITTEE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LOUISIANA RIGHT TO LIFE EDUCATION COMMITTEE INC is 58-1647634.
- Is LOUISIANA RIGHT TO LIFE EDUCATION COMMITTEE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1986.
- Are donations to LOUISIANA RIGHT TO LIFE EDUCATION COMMITTEE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LOUISIANA RIGHT TO LIFE EDUCATION COMMITTEE INC 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 LOUISIANA RIGHT TO LIFE EDUCATION COMMITTEE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LOUISIANA RIGHT TO LIFE EDUCATION COMMITTEE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LOUISIANA RIGHT TO LIFE EDUCATION COMMITTEE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names Peggy Kenny.
- Who are the officers and directors of LOUISIANA RIGHT TO LIFE EDUCATION COMMITTEE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does LOUISIANA RIGHT TO LIFE EDUCATION COMMITTEE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,354,624, expenses of $1,413,536 and total assets of $3,657,626 at year end.
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