GLADEWAVES

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

4505 S CLAIBORNE AVE, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70125-5007

Signed the 990-EZ

JANIE GLADE, PRESIDENT

Phone

(504) 875-1718

Website

GLADEWAVES.ORG

Return prepared by

KUSHNER LAGRAIZE LLC

Mission

TO PROVIDE RESOURCES TO PEOPLE IN NEED AROUND THE GREATER NEW ORLEANS AREA IN ORDER TO ENSURE PRODUCTIVE LIVES.

Program accomplishments

• THE SENIOR OUTREACH PROGRAM PROVIDES A FREE, HOT, FULLY BALANCED AND NUTRITIOUS MEAL TO 250 SENIOR CITIZENS AT SEVEN LOCATIONS PER MONTH IN THE METRO NEW ORLEANS AREA. EACH LUNCHEON ALSO INCLUDES A GUEST SPEAKER AND A TAKE HOME MEAL. OUR CURRENT LOCATIONS ARE: GREATER GOOD HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH, NORCO, LA, GATES OF PRAYER SYNAGOGUE, METAIRIE, LA, NEW HOME BAPTIST MINISTRIES, CENTRAL CITY NEW ORLEANS, LA, NEW HOME BAPTIST MINISTRIES NEW ORLEANS EAST, LA, THE DOMINICAN PEACE CENTER, GERT TOWN NEW ORLEANS, LA, ST. PHILIP'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, LOWER ALGIERS, LA, AND KINDSHIP HOUSE SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER, NEW ORLEANS, LA. THE PROGRAM RUNS FROM SEPTEMBER JUNE. THESE LUNCHEONS DIRECTLY IMPACT THE DISPROPORTIONATE NUMBER OF SENIOR CITIZENS WHO SUFFER FROM FOOD INSECURITY IN THE METRO NEW ORLEANS AREA AS WELL ADDRESSES THE ISSUE OF LONELINESS IN THE SENIOR COMMUNITY.
  Expenses $12,639
• THE BIG RED BOX PROGRAM BUILDS FOOD PANTRIES NEAR SMALL NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCHES AND WORKS WITH THESE CHURCHES AND THEIR CONGREGATIONS TO PROVIDE FOOD TO AT RISK COMMUNITIES. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES FOOD FOR EACH PANTRY IT BUILDS TWICE A WEEK FOR THREE MONTHS. THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF GLADEWAVES IS TO HAVE EACH PANTRY SUPPORTED FULLY BY THE COMMUNITY IN WHICH IT STANDS. THIS PROGRAM PLACES 175,000 MEALS PER YEAR IN THE METRO NEW ORLEANS AREA.
  Expenses $22,492
• THE HOLIDAY MEAL PROGRAM TAKES PLACE ON THE THURSDAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS EVE. GLADEWAVES, WITH THE HELP OF OVER 60 VOLUNTEERS, PURCHASES, PACKAGES AND DELIVERS 500 TURKEYS AND BAGS OF GROCERIES, WHICH CONTAIN ENOUGH FOOD TO FEED A FAMILY OF SIX THREE MEALS. THE TURKEYS AND GROCERIES ARE DELIVERED TO EIGHT LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE METRO NEW ORLEANS AREA AND PROVIDE 9,000 MEALS TO THE COMMUNITY DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON. THE THANKSGIVING MEAL PROGRAM PROVIDES 250 HOT MEALS, 250 BACKPACKS FILLED WITH PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS AND 200 GENTLY USED, PROFESSIONALLY CLEANED WINTER COATS TO THE COMMUNITY ON THE SUNDAY BEFORE THANKSGIVING. THIS EVENT TAKES PLACE AT NEW HOME BAPTIST MINISTRIES LOCATED ON ROBERT C. BLAKES BLVD. IN THE CENTRAL CITY NEIGHBORHOOD OF NEW ORLEANS.
  Expenses $18,171

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.

IRS record

EIN

82-4873254

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 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations (T30)

Assets (IRS master file)

$14,181

Income (IRS master file)

$120,376

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 82-4873254).

Questions about GLADEWAVES

What is the EIN of GLADEWAVES?

The employer identification number (EIN) of GLADEWAVES is 82-4873254.

Is GLADEWAVES tax-exempt?

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

Are donations to GLADEWAVES tax-deductible?

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

Which annual return does GLADEWAVES 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 GLADEWAVES 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 GLADEWAVES last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.

Who are the officers and directors of GLADEWAVES?

The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.

How much revenue does GLADEWAVES have?

On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $102,334, expenses of $76,602 and total assets of $14,181 at year end.

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