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18th Ward

To provide high quality, low-cost youth sports programs in new orleans where everyone is welcomed regardless of race, gender, income or neighborhood.

Human Services New Orleans, LA EIN 842353703 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About 18th Ward

The 18th Ward is a nonprofit that builds community through high-quality, affordable sports and workforce development programming for youth and families from every neighborhood in New Orleans

Founded
Headquarters
New Orleans, LA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
N60
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2019

Mission

To provide high quality, low-cost youth sports programs in new orleans where everyone is welcomed regardless of race, gender, income or neighborhood.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services · NTEE N60
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 80%
Peer average: 96%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.58%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.80
Program expenses$0.80 ($2.0 million)
80% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

18th Ward is a registered human services nonprofit based in New Orleans, LA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2019 and has been operating for 7 years. Its EIN is 842353703. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $4M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

18th Ward has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 80% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 93/100.

18th Ward is located in New Orleans, LA, United States. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years.

Based on official tax filings, 18th Ward has $4M in annual revenue. It allocates 80% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 96% for human services charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

18th Ward is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $4M in annual revenue. The organization has 3 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for 18th Ward. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

18th Ward has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 80% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 96%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The 18th Ward is a nonprofit that builds community through high-quality, affordable sports and workforce development programming for youth and families from every neighborhood in New Orleans 18th Ward is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2019.

Among human services charities registered in United States: 18th Ward's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 80% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of $4M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to 18th Ward are generally tax-deductible in the United States. 18th Ward is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 842353703, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
80% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

WI
William Crews
CEO

Officers & trustees (2)

Source: Public filings

LO
Lowrey C••••
Executive Director
WI
William C••••
CEO
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

2026 Primary Election “At-a-Glance” Voter Guide - The Philadelphia Sunday Sun
May 2026
philasun.com
2‑alarm fire heavily damages home in Reading’s 18th Ward - Reading Eagle
Apr 2026
www.readingeagle.com
Saints LB Demario Davis, Devoted Dreamers Foundation and The 18th Ward team up to host flag football tryouts - Canal Str
Jan 2026
www.canalstreetchronicles.com
Demario Davis’ Devoted Dreamers Foundation hosts youth flag football tryouts for ages 8 to 14 - WWLTV.com
Jan 2026
www.wwltv.com
Form filed
$4.1M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
Photos: Chris Olave supports local youth with holiday shoe giveaway - New Orleans Saints | NewOrleansSaints.com
Dec 2025
www.neworleanssaints.com
Photos: Juwan Johnson hosts Turkey Bowl flag football game 2025 - New Orleans Saints | NewOrleansSaints.com
Nov 2025
www.neworleanssaints.com
Water Main Break on Lancaster Avenue in Reading prompts boil water advisory for 18th Ward, Kenhorst - Berks Weekly
Nov 2025
berksweekly.com
‘Bula’: Members of Fijian ward in Orem feel sense of community - Deseret News
Aug 2025
www.deseret.com
Alderman Curtis to hold meeting on Ford City future - Southwest Regional Publishing
Jul 2025
southwestregionalpublishing.com
Brooklyn Brewery Partners with Ukrainian Craft Company, Ships Coriander amid War for Collaboration Beer - Brewbound
May 2025
www.brewbound.com
Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other human services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
18th Ward This page 90 $4.1 million 80%
Amateur Athletic Union of the United States Inc 93 $1.9 million 100%
Rosies House a Music Academy for Children Inc 93 $3.4 million 100%
Mountain Shadow Association 93 $1.6 million 86%
Bostons Bridge to Excellence Inc 93 $1.4 million 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 3 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about 18th Ward

What is 18th Ward?
18th Ward is a human services supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in New Orleans, United States. The 18th Ward is a nonprofit that builds community through high-quality, affordable sports and workforce development programming for youth and families from every neighborhood in New Orleans
When was 18th Ward founded?
18th Ward was founded in 2019.
Who leads 18th Ward?
William Crews serves as CEO.
Where is 18th Ward located?
Headquartered in New Orleans, United States.
What is 18th Ward's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 80% of expenses go to program services.
Is 18th Ward trustworthy?
18th Ward has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is 18th Ward's registration number?
IRS EIN: 842353703.
What is 18th Ward's website?
http://www.the18thward.org