Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana Inc
Research studies leading to the betterment of louisiana government and education.
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PAR's mission is to be Louisiana’s independent voice offering solutions to crucial issues for the betterment of our state.
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Research studies leading to the betterment of louisiana government and education.
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· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana Inc has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- Established in 1950, it is among the oldest advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 67 places it in the top 25% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyPublic Affairs Research Council of Louisiana Inc is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Baton Rouge, LA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1950 and has been operating for 76 years. Its EIN is 720436118. 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 67/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 207 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 720436118. 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.
Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. 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 67 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.
Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana Inc is located in Baton Rouge, LA, United States. The organization was established in 1950 and has been active for 76 years.
Based on official tax filings, Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana Inc has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 56% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 80% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana Inc is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights 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 $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 207 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana 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 56% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 80%). 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.
PAR's mission is to be Louisiana’s independent voice offering solutions to crucial issues for the betterment of our state. Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana Inc is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1950.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 56% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 80%. Its annual revenue of $1M is below the peer average of $4M.
Yes, donations to Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 720436118, 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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PUBLIC AFFAIRS RESEARCH COUNCIL OF LOUISIANA 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
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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 - 207 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 207 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 · 1950
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana Inc
- What is Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana Inc?
- Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana Inc is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Baton Rouge, United States. PAR's mission is to be Louisiana’s independent voice offering solutions to crucial issues for the betterment of our state.
- When was Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana Inc founded?
- Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana Inc was founded in 1950.
- Who leads Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana Inc?
- Steven Procopio serves as President.
- Where is Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana Inc located?
- Headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, United States.
- What is Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 56% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana Inc trustworthy?
- Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67 out of 100 (Partial 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 Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 720436118.
- What is Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana Inc's website?
- http://www.parlouisiana.org