L S U Foundation
THE LSU FOUNDATION CULTIVATES AND INVESTS IN PHILANTHROPIC PARTNERSHIPS TO SUPPORT AND ADVANCE LSU'S ACADEMIC PRIORITIES.
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L S U Foundation is a education organization based in BATON ROUGE, United States. Annual revenue: $72.7 million. 1% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 726020969.
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Mission
The lsu foundation cultivates and invests in philanthropic partnerships to support and advance lsu's academic priorities.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show L S U Foundation with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1960, it predates 90% of the education charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 94% of the 88,739 education charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 87% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyL S U Foundation is a registered education nonprofit based in Baton Rouge, LA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1960 and has been operating for 66 years. Its EIN is 726020969. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $82M in annual revenue. 142 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
L S U Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 726020969. 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.
L S U Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 86% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
L S U Foundation is located in Baton Rouge, LA, United States. The organization was established in 1960 and has been active for 66 years. Its registered address is 3796 Nicholson Dr, United States.
Based on official tax filings, L S U Foundation has $82M in annual revenue. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 83% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
L S U Foundation is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Gov unit support organization (170(b)(1)(A)(v)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $82M in annual revenue. The organization has 142 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for L S U Foundation. 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, L S U Foundation 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 86% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). 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.
L S U Foundation is a education organization based in BATON ROUGE, United States. Annual revenue: $72.7 million. 1% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 726020969. L S U Foundation is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1960.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $82M is well above the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to L S U Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. L S U Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 726020969, 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
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): 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.
L S U FOUNDATION 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
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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LSU Looks to Build Momentum with Elite Five-Star Quarterback - Sports Illustrated
COMMITMENT: Gainesville (Ga.) RB Nigel Newkirk picks Alabama over LSU & others, set to join 2 former teammates - 247Sports
What Wins and What Loses the Game for LSU Against Texas A&M - Sports Illustrated
Elite LSU football recruiting target decommits from ACC school - Yahoo Sports
2026 NCAA baseball tournament: Bracket, schedule, scores for the Men’s College World Series - NCAA.com
LSU Professors explain the risks behind recent viral outbreaks and proper precautions - lsureveille.com
Four star WR out of Louisiana commits to Ole Miss over LSU - Red Cup Rebellion
Coach O, Marucci Leave Lasting Impression on Top LSU Safety Target Adryan Cole - TigerBait.com
Flip watch? Five-star LSU EDGE commit Jaiden Bryant says 'anything can happen' after Miami official visit - On3
LSU Women’s Track Has 11 Qualifiers For NCAA Championships - TigerRag.com |
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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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 142 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 142 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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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 · 1960
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about L S U Foundation
- What is L S U Foundation?
- L S U Foundation is a education gov unit support organization (170(b)(1)(a)(v)) based in Baton Rouge, United States. L S U Foundation is a education organization based in BATON ROUGE, United States. Annual revenue: $72.7 million. 1% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 726020969.
- When was L S U Foundation founded?
- L S U Foundation was founded in 1960.
- Who leads L S U Foundation?
- Kate Spikes serves as CFO.
- Where is L S U Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, United States.
- What is L S U Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 86% of expenses go to program services.
- Is L S U Foundation trustworthy?
- L S U Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 L S U Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 726020969.
- What is L S U Foundation's website?
- https://www.lsufoundation.org