BENOLA INC

Financials

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.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

9511 CHEF MENTEUR HWY STE 109, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70127-4266

Signed the 990

Adrinda Kelly, Executive Director

Phone

(504) 812-3487

Website

blackedunola.org

Return prepared by

Washington CPA Services LLC

Mission

The mission of BE NOLA is to ignite the Black Brilliance that exists throughout schools and neighborhoods to ensure Black children thrive. To achieve this we: Research and codify the innovations and strengths of New Orleans Black educators, schools, and families Provide resources and professional development to Black educators and Black-led, Black-governed schools to exemplify quality Black education Convene and mobilize Black parents, educators and community partners to demand support for pedagogies, policies and practices that support quality Black education and whole child well-being Empower the larger public to know the past, acknowledge the present and demand the future of Black Brilliance in New Orleans

Program accomplishments

• Other programs
  Expenses $263,777
• Black Is Brilliant Institute (Program 3) In May 2024, we proudly concluded our second cohort of the Black Is Brilliant Institute, welcoming 20 Black educators into our growing family of culturally competent educators. This six-month paid fellowship continues to guide fellows through an experiential journey of wellness, learning, and doing, grounded in our five core pillars: Black Educational History, Health and Wellness, Culturally Relevant Pedagogy, Holistic Curriculum, and Communal Infrastructure Building. Building on feedback from our inaugural cohort, we implemented key improvements to deepen the Institute's impact which included: ? Front-End Intensive - Extended retreat to foster deeper connections among FellowsAudience Expansion - Integrated alumni with Cohort 2 through networking events ? Culminating Project Shift - Moved to oral histories with elder educators Our fellows estimate that they impact a total of 1,922 children through their classrooms and communities. Our post-institute survey results revealed the following key insights: ? 100%fellows reported an increased sense of hope and possibility as Black educators ? 100% fellows showed growth in at least 2 domains of teacher identity ? 93% expressed intent to stay in education, citing renewed commitment and enthusiasm ? 80% reported growth in cultural competency ? 87% reported growth in wellness and self-care practices ? 2x connectedness to other Black educators nearly doubled
  Expenses $101,920 · revenue $70,000
• Black Is Brilliant Summit Pop-up at Essence Fest (Program 1) BE NOLAs annual citywide education summit provides a space at the beginning of the school year to affirm the connection and shared purpose of our education community in New Orleans, examine timely education issues from a strength-based lens, and connect educators to resources and support organizations in the broader "village. It embodies BE NOLAs mantra that education is a lifestyle by going beyond the four walls of a classroom to connect culture and education. In 2024, BE NOLA took a bold step toward nationalizing our Black Is Brilliant Summit by hosting our first-ever Summit Pop-up at ESSENCE Festival. This strategic activation served as a preview and foundation for our upcoming national summit launch in 2025. The Summit Pop-up embodied our core belief that "education is a lifestyle" by creating an extraordinary space during one of the nation's most celebrated gatherings of Black culture and community. Held at The Eliza Jane Hotel on July 4th, the sold-out event brought together educators, thought leaders, and community supporters from across the country to celebrate Black brilliance in education. This activation demonstrated the national appetite for culturally affirming spaces where Black educators can connect, recharge, and deepen their engagement with impactful education practices validating our vision for expanding the Summit's reach beyond New Orleans in 2025. In 2024, we hosted our inaugural Institute Alumni Retreat, bringing together graduates from both cohorts to reflect on their transformative experiences and chart our path forward. This powerful Expenses (Direct Costs) Total: $97,234.70 FY24 Revenue total: $50,000 gathering highlighted the Institute's lasting impact while surfacing critical insights for continuous support.
  Expenses $97,235 · revenue $50,000
• BE NOLA Collective (Program 2) For five years, our BE NOLA Collective School Support Program has provided financial and capacity-building support to schools in New Orleans that are founded, led, and governed by Black New Orleanians. To date, this program has supported 10 schools, 25 school leaders, and more than 125 teachers, grounding our work in the understanding that Black-governed, Black-led schools (BGBLS) possess unique characteristics essential to Black families and student success. In 2024, we undertook comprehensive research to evolve our school support model and better serve the diverse landscape of Black educational spaces in New Orleans including, but not limited to, charter schools. We surveyed 126 New Orleans parents across 4 Black-governed, Black-led education spaces to understand opportunities for increased family belonging and engagement. We conducted an intimate listening tour with leaders across 8 Black education spaces to inform our model redesign. Based on these insights, we have evolved our approach to help fuel, strengthen, and maintain healthy, enduring Black-led education through four key aims: Aim 1: Stability- Ensuring strong operational infrastructure to withstand changing education landscapes Aim 3: Partnership - Equipping schools to serve families well and build sustainable community engagement Aim 2: Wellbeing - Supporting holistic achievement and development of diverse Black children Aim 4: Protection - Protecting unique approaches from appropriation or minimization In the Fall of 2024, we began implementing our updated model with The Leah Chase Schoolthe first direct-run public school in New Orleans in 18 years.
  Expenses $50,602 · revenue $45,000

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

IRS record

EIN

82-1126823

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

2018

Accounting year ends

December

Files

Form 990-N (e-Postcard)

Category (NTEE)

Education (B99)

Assets (IRS master file)

$522,571

Income (IRS master file)

$468,966

Filing history

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 82-1126823).

Questions about BENOLA INC

What is the EIN of BENOLA INC?

The employer identification number (EIN) of BENOLA INC is 82-1126823.

Is BENOLA INC tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.

Are donations to BENOLA INC tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does BENOLA INC file?

Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.

When is the next return of BENOLA INC 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 BENOLA INC last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.

Who are the officers and directors of BENOLA INC?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 16 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.

How much revenue does BENOLA INC have?

On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $522,571, expenses of $994,002 and total assets of $468,966 at year end.

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