Love Our Schools is located in Lafayette, LA. According to its NTEE Classification (B12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Love Our Schools employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Love Our Schools is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY TO IMPROVE LIVES THROUGH LEADERSHIP AND EDUCATION
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SUPPORTING THE LAFAYETTE PARISH PUBLIC SCHOOLS THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, CAFE (COMMUNITY AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT) PROGRAM, AND SERVE DAYS
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Missy Manuel Secretary | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Brach Myers Board Member | Trustee | $0 | |
Nick Pugh Board Member | Trustee | $0 | |
Rodney Savoy Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Dr Kip Schumacher Chairman | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Matt Stuller Board Member | Trustee | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,401,146 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,401,146 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $8,977 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,410,123 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $172,116 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $73,398 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $6,218 |
| Payroll taxes | $5,955 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,615 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,666 |
| Advertising and promotion | $7,057 |
| Office expenses | $1,817 |
| Information technology | $8,168 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $9,456 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $159 |
| Insurance | $2,018 |
| All other expenses | $4,622 |
| Total functional expenses | $333,586 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $138,569 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,432 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $939,477 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,079,478 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,702 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $1,239 |
| Total liabilities | $2,941 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,076,537 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,079,478 |
Over the last fiscal year, Love Our Schools has awarded $96,191 in support to 6 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
UNITED WAY OF ACADIANA | | | $10,000 |
DOWNTOWN LAFAYETTE UNLIMITED | | | $10,000 |
PERFORMING ARTS SERVING ACADIANA | | | $30,000 |
LAFAYETTE PARISH SCHOOL SYSTEM | | | $34,421 |
ACADIANA HIGH SCHOOL | | | $5,025 |
LAFAYETTE HIGH SCHOOL | | | $6,745 |