Nonprofit · EIN 72-1198440
FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES OF GREATER NEW ORLEANS INC
Tax-exempt · HARAHAN, LA 70123
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $776,975 | $781,640 | -$4,665 | $1,247,310 | $38,373 | $1,208,937 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $548,510 | $546,381 | $2,129 | $1,230,867 | $31,641 | $1,199,226 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $601,666 | $528,413 | $73,253 | $1,150,179 | $23,979 | $1,126,200 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $480,483
- of which government grants
- $457,252
- Program service revenue
- $250,966
- Investment income
- $42,134
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $18,340
- Other revenue
- $3,392
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,484
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $77,856
- Other salaries and wages
- $350,105
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $478,219
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $7,206
- Accounting fees
- $12,252
- Occupancy
- $36,432
- Travel
- $13,434
- Depreciation
- $325
- Program services (functional)
- $557,537
- Management and general (functional)
- $222,093
- Fundraising (functional)
- $2,010
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,230,867
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,247,310
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $38,373
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,208,937
- Publicly traded securities
- $782,355
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,208,937
- Gross receipts
- $1,191,462
- Employees
- 12
- Volunteers
- 11
- Year formed
- 1991
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DALE LIUZZA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $42,992 | $1,283 |
| ASHLEY BOURG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE FURTADO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTINE JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WILBERT JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG BRENAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE BARRERA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE ARCHAMBAULT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBRA DIXON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JO ANN LORUSSO | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| REYNECIA RICKS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANTIA WHITE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA NATA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARY JACOB | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $85,896 | $3,472 |
| DEBRA DIXON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY BOURG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG BRENAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JO ANN LORUSSO | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE ARCHAMBAULT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE BARRERA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DALE LIUZZA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARY JACOB | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $85,646 | $600 |
| DEBRA DIXON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY BOURG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG BRENAN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JO ANN LORUSSO | ASSISTANT SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE ARCHAMBAULT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE BARRERA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 700 HICKORY AVE, HARAHAN, LA 70123-3109
- In care of
- % LAURA NATA
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JO ANN LORUSSO, 700 HICKORY AVENUE, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70123
- Signed the 990
- LAURA NATA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (504) 888-9111
- Website
- WWW.FHFJEFFERSON.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Corcoran & Bernard CPAs LLC
Mission
THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION IS TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES TO HAVE HIGH EXPECTATIONS FOR THEMSELVES OR THEIR LOVED ONES WITH A DISABILITY THROUGH EFFECTIVE ADVOCACY.
Program accomplishments
- THE ORGANIZATIONS SINGLE PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE INFORMATIONAL SUPPORT AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO AREA FAMILIES WHO HAVE FAMILY MEMBERS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS (DISABILITIES) THROUGH A COORDINATED NETWORK OF RESOURCES, SUPPORT AND SERVICES. THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION IS TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES TO HAVE HIGH EXPECTATIONS FOR THEMSELVES OR THEIR LOVED ONES WITH A DISABILITY THROUGH EFFECTIVE ADVOCACY. INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES CORE EXPECTATIONS SHOULD BE AN INCLUSIVE EDUCATION, INDEPENDENT LIVING, AND EMPLOYMENT. THE ORGANIZATION ACCOMPLISHES THIS THROUGH THREE PRIMARY SERVICES: 1) PEER-TO-PEER SUPPORT IS RECOGNIZED AS AN EFFECTIVE EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE THAT STRENGTHENS A NETWORK PEOPLE BELONG TO AND DEPEND ON FOR HUMAN SERVICE NEEDS. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS THIS SUPPORT THROUGH THEIR TRAINED, KNOWLEDGEABLE STAFF WITH THE SAME OR SIMILAR LIVED EXPERIENCES. 2) TRAINING IS AN IMPORTANT KEY FOR INDIVIDUALS TO GAIN THE KNOWLEDGE THEY NEED TO BECOME EFFECTIVE ADVOCATES. TEACHING INDIVIDUALS ABOUT THE LAWS THAT GOVERN THE SERVICES THEY ARE ENTITLED TO IS CRITICAL TO SUCCESSFUL ADVOCACY. THE ORGANIZATION USES MALCOLM KNOWLES THEORY ON ADULT LEARNING AS THE FOUNDATION FOR ALL TRAINING DEVELOPMENT. USING KNOWLES ASSUMPTIONS ABOUT ADULT LEARNERS MOTIVATES INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR LOVED ONES TO ENGAGE IN ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITIES. 3) THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES INFORMATION AND OUTREACH TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO OFTEN FEEL ISOLATED BECAUSE THEY ARE UNAWARE OF OTHERS THAT ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME THING. THIS IS PROVIDED AT IN-PERSON EVENTS, THROUGH LITERATURE PROVIDED TO COMMUNITY AGENCIES, MEDICAL STAFF, AND OTHERS PROVIDING NEEDED SERVICES TO THIS POPULATION, WEBSITE, SOCIAL MEDIA, E-BLAST, AND MORE. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED 5,344 INCIDENTS OF PEER SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS AND CONDUCTED 120 TRAINING WEBINARS DURING THE YEAR. THE ORGANIZATION PARTICIPATED IN 224 OUTREACH EVENTS.Expenses $557,537 · grants $2,484 · revenue $254,358
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 72-1198440
- 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
- 1992
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,247,310
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,191,462
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $776,975 | $781,640 | $1,247,310 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $548,510 | $546,381 | $1,230,867 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $601,666 | $528,413 | $1,150,179 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $545,900 | $557,735 | $1,053,864 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 72-1198440).
Questions about FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES OF GREATER NEW ORLEANS INC
- What is the EIN of FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES OF GREATER NEW ORLEANS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES OF GREATER NEW ORLEANS INC is 72-1198440.
- Is FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES OF GREATER NEW ORLEANS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
- Are donations to FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES OF GREATER NEW ORLEANS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES OF GREATER NEW ORLEANS 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 FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES OF GREATER NEW ORLEANS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES OF GREATER NEW ORLEANS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES OF GREATER NEW ORLEANS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JO ANN LORUSSO.
- Who are the officers and directors of FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES OF GREATER NEW ORLEANS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $42,992 (DALE LIUZZA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES OF GREATER NEW ORLEANS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $776,975, expenses of $781,640 and total assets of $1,247,310 at year end.
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