Louisiana Bucket Brigade
To support communities use of grassroots action in order to create sustainable neighborhoods free from industrial pollution.
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Louisiana Bucket Brigade partners with communities adjacent to industrial sites that pollute our air, water and soil. Since 2000, we’ve been on a mission to end petrochemical pollution in Louisiana by phasing out fossil fuels and chemicals for the health of our people, our state and the planet.
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Mission
To support communities use of grassroots action in order to create sustainable neighborhoods free from industrial pollution.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar environment in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Louisiana Bucket Brigade with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It is one of the better-documented environment charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 77% of the 13,369 environment charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
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- financial records (3 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLouisiana Bucket Brigade is a registered environment nonprofit based in New Orleans, LA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2000 and has been operating for 26 years. Its EIN is 721488935. 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 75/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $4M in annual revenue. 26 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Louisiana Bucket Brigade's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 721488935. 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.
Louisiana Bucket Brigade has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 82% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.
Louisiana Bucket Brigade is located in New Orleans, LA, United States. The organization was established in 2000 and has been active for 26 years.
Based on official tax filings, Louisiana Bucket Brigade has $4M in annual revenue. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 78% for environment charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Louisiana Bucket Brigade is classified as an Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $4M in annual revenue. The organization has 26 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Louisiana Bucket Brigade. 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, Louisiana Bucket Brigade 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 82% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). 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.
Louisiana Bucket Brigade partners with communities adjacent to industrial sites that pollute our air, water and soil. Since 2000, we’ve been on a mission to end petrochemical pollution in Louisiana by phasing out fossil fuels and chemicals for the health of our people, our state and the planet. Louisiana Bucket Brigade is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2000.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 82% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $4M is comparable to the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Louisiana Bucket Brigade are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Louisiana Bucket Brigade is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 721488935, 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
3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): 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.
LOUISIANA BUCKET BRIGADE 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
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Officers & trustees (7)
Source: Public filings
7 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 26 disclosed in the public registry.
- 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 · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 26 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 · 2000
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Louisiana Bucket Brigade
- What is Louisiana Bucket Brigade?
- Louisiana Bucket Brigade is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New Orleans, United States. Louisiana Bucket Brigade partners with communities adjacent to industrial sites that pollute our air, water and soil. Since 2000, we’ve been on a mission to end petrochemical pollution in Louisiana by phasing out fossil fuels and chemicals for the health of our people, our state and the planet.
- When was Louisiana Bucket Brigade founded?
- Louisiana Bucket Brigade was founded in 2000.
- Who leads Louisiana Bucket Brigade?
- Anne Rolfes serves as Executive Direc.
- Where is Louisiana Bucket Brigade located?
- Headquartered in New Orleans, LA, United States.
- What is Louisiana Bucket Brigade's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 82% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Louisiana Bucket Brigade trustworthy?
- Louisiana Bucket Brigade has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 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 Louisiana Bucket Brigade's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 721488935.
- What is Louisiana Bucket Brigade's website?
- http://labucketbrigade.org