Gardere Initiative Inc
To address substance abuse and other social ills in the Gardere area that adversely affects the children, neighboring subdivisions, and the City-Parish in general through spiritual intervention, collaboration …
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* Opened an Office and two Learning Centers at 8435 and 8425 Ned Avenue in January2014. * Provide an After-School Tutoring Program with a qualified math teacher with over 75 enrolled. * Offer a free eight-week Summer Program and year-round teen development through the Gardere Youth Coalition which has produced 9 college attending youth. * Initiated and built the KABOOM! BREC $15,000 playground in 2015. * Initiated the $350,000 renovation of BREC's Hartley-Vey Park that includes a regulation-sized basketball court, raised garden, covered pavilions, quarter mile walking path with enhanced activity stencils initiated by LSU Ag Center. * Added more community voices in advocating with the Mayor's Office for the installation of Gardere Lane sidewalks at a cost of $600,000. …
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Mission
To address substance abuse and other social ills in the Gardere area that adversely affects the children, neighboring subdivisions, and the City-Parish in general through spiritual intervention, collaboration and partnerships.
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Gardere Initiative Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- It is one of the better-documented community development charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 24,268 community development charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
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- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyGardere Initiative Inc is a registered community development nonprofit based in Baton Rouge, LA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2006 and has been operating for 20 years. Its EIN is 471391639. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $482K in annual revenue. 22 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Gardere Initiative Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 471391639. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Gardere Initiative Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.
Gardere Initiative Inc is located in Baton Rouge, LA, United States. The organization was established in 2006 and has been active for 20 years.
Based on official tax filings, Gardere Initiative Inc has $482K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 81% for community development charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Gardere Initiative Inc is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $482K in annual revenue. The organization has 22 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Gardere Initiative Inc. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Gardere Initiative Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
* Opened an Office and two Learning Centers at 8435 and 8425 Ned Avenue in January2014. * Provide an After-School Tutoring Program with a qualified math teacher with over 75 enrolled. * Offer a free eight-week Summer Program and year-round teen development through the Gardere Youth Coalition which has produced 9 college attending youth. * Initiated and built the KABOOM! BREC $15,000 playground in 2015. * Initiated the $350,000 renovation of BREC's Hartley-Vey Park that includes a regulation-sized basketball court, raised garden, covered pavilions, quarter mile walking path with enhanced activity stencils initiated by LSU Ag Center. * Added more community voices in advocating with the Mayor's Office for the... Gardere Initiative Inc is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2006.
Among community development charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $482K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Gardere Initiative Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Gardere Initiative Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 471391639, 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.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
GARDERE INITIATIVE INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (10)
Source: Public filings
10 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Fly a kite, lift a community: The Gardere Initiative held their third annual Kite Fest - lsureveille.com
Gardere Iniative celebrates its 20th Anniversary in Gardere - lsureveille.com
2 Make a Difference: The Gardere Initiative - WBRZ
Gardere Initiative hosts its annual Kite Fest to promote community wellness - lsureveille.com
Gardere Initiative hosting kite festival - WAFB
‘Gardere Initiative’ implements successful summer youth program - WAFB
The Gardere Initiative is giving back - WAFB
‘Gardere Initiative’ implements successful summer youth program - WAFB
Gardere Initiative is working to create a safe and supportive community - inRegister
Faith-based nonprofit Gardere Initiative uplifts local youth - 225 Magazine
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Sources and verification
- 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 - 22 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 22 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2006
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Gardere Initiative Inc
- What is Gardere Initiative Inc?
- Gardere Initiative Inc is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Baton Rouge, United States. * Opened an Office and two Learning Centers at 8435 and 8425 Ned Avenue in January2014. * Provide an After-School Tutoring Program with a qualified math teacher with over 75 enrolled. * Offer a free eight-week Summer Program and year-round teen development through the Gardere Youth Coalition which has produced 9 college attending youth. * Initiated and built the KABOOM! BREC $15,000 playground in 2015. * Initiated the $350,000 renovation of BREC's Hartley-Vey Park that includes a regulation-sized basketball court, raised garden, covered pavilions, quarter mile walking path with enhanced activity stencils initiated by LSU Ag Center. * Added more community voices in advocating with the Mayor's Office for the installation of Gardere Lane sidewalks at a cost of $600,000. * Offers After-School tutoring to approximately 25 students, M-TH, 3:30-6pm, during the school year with qualified math teachers, student volunteers from Southern University and LSU, and other volunteers from the Baton Rouge area. * Serving over 100 children and youth during the three-day EBR Spring Break with Front yard Bikes, full display of EBRSO's equipment including helicopter, April 2-4) * Treated 20 children during EBR Fall Break with Skating and Bowling at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church. * Served 100 children/youth during two-day Thanksgiving Break with Frontyard Bikes and DEA's Chasing the Dragon movie. * MLK Celebration with presentation from physicians "Pulse3 of Perseverance", hanging "Be Respectful" signs throughout the community. * Grand Opening of the $350,000 renovated Gardere Lane Hartley-Vey Park, August * Dr. Broussard's LSU Public Relations Class Projects (Spring & Fall Semesters) that included a renovation of the Gardere site in the Spring and a Community Day in the park, November 16 with 65 participants. * St. John's Methodist Church becomes a Gardere Initiative Stakeholder and hosted SAMHSA visit. * Annual Community Meeting at Aposento Alto with representation from EBR Sheriff's Offi
- When was Gardere Initiative Inc founded?
- Gardere Initiative Inc was founded in 2006.
- Who leads Gardere Initiative Inc?
- John Monu serves as Treasure.
- Where is Gardere Initiative Inc located?
- Headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, United States.
- What is Gardere Initiative Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Gardere Initiative Inc trustworthy?
- Gardere Initiative Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 Gardere Initiative Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 471391639.
- What is Gardere Initiative Inc's website?
- http://www.gardereinitiative.org