Civic Intelligence

Ludacris Foundation Inc

990EZ • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 36-4487042

Jan 01, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 • Filed on Nov 16, 2020

Organization ProfileWWW.THELUDACRISFOUNDATION.ORG
3645 Marketplace Blvd Suite 130-31East Point, GA 30344

(404) 684-0094

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

57th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

57th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

6th percentile

-77%

Higher net margin than 6% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

77th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 77% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

18th percentile

-24%

Faster asset growth than 18% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

42nd percentile

-3.7%

Faster revenue growth than 42% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets57th percentile

Assets

Down

$378,142

Down $121,441 (-24%) from 2018

Net Assets

Down

$378,142

Down $121,441 (-24%) from 2018

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue57th percentileNet Margin6th percentile

Revenue

Down

$157,521

Down $6,035 (-3.7%) from 2018

Expenses

Up

$279,583

Up $72,314 (+35%) from 2018

Net Income

Down

-$122,062

Down $78,349 (-179%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth18th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2010: $577,590Liabilities 2010: $0Net Assets 2010: $577,5902010Assets 2011: $494,866Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $494,8662011Assets 2012: $499,629Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $499,6292012Assets 2013: $458,040Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $458,0402013Assets 2014: $449,755Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $449,7552014Assets 2016: $574,348Liabilities 2016: $19,077Net Assets 2016: $555,2712016Assets 2017: $562,252Liabilities 2017: $18,956Net Assets 2017: $543,2962017Assets 2018: $499,583Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $499,5832018Assets 2019: $378,142Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $378,1422019Assets 2020: $394,160Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $394,1602020Assets 2021: $265,338Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $265,3382021

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$378,142
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$378,142
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth42nd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$400K$200K$0-$200KExpenses 2010: $139,4422010Expenses 2011: $155,0482011Expenses 2012: $72,3522012Revenue 2013: $87,532Expenses 2013: $129,121Net Income 2013: -$41,5892013Revenue 2014: $174,736Expenses 2014: $183,021Net Income 2014: -$8,2852014Revenue 2016: $180,544Expenses 2016: $77,370Net Income 2016: $103,1742016Revenue 2017: $169,195Expenses 2017: $180,259Net Income 2017: -$11,0642017Revenue 2018: $163,556Expenses 2018: $207,269Net Income 2018: -$43,7132018Revenue 2019: $157,521Expenses 2019: $279,583Net Income 2019: -$122,0622019Revenue 2020: $233,295Expenses 2020: $217,277Net Income 2020: $16,0182020Revenue 2021: $166,821Expenses 2021: $295,643Net Income 2021: -$128,8222021

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$157,521
Expenses$279,583
Net Income-$122,062
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
Nov 16, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.1
Gross Receipts
$157,521
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

"helping youth help themselves" the ludacris foundation inspires youth through education and memorable experiences to live their dreams. Our efforts uplift youth, families, communities, and foster economic development. The ludacris foundation's activities are focused in three key areas: leadership and education, healthy lifestyles, and ludacares (letting youth and the community know we care).

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
LUDACARES PROGRAMS:ARE OPPORTUNITIES DURING THE YEAR WHERE THE LUDACRISFOUNDATION REACHES OUT TO UNDER-SERVED YOUTH AND COMMUNITIES TO SHOW THAT WE CARE. WHETHER IT'S DURING THE HOLIDAYS, A SPECIAL HOSPITAL VISIT, OR RESPONDING TO A LOCAL OR NATIONAL DISASTER, WE ARE IN THE COMMUNITY WITH A HANDS ON APPROACH. LUDACARES IS AGLOBAL PROGRAM. COATS IN THE COMMUNITY: AN ANNAUL EVENT TO PROVIDE COATS TO YOUTH WHO WOULD OTHERWISE NO HAUL FALL/WINTER EVENT GIVING COATS AND GLOVES TO YOUTH WHO WOULD OTHERWISE DO WITHOUT. WHEN IT GETS EXTREMLY COOL MANY YOUTH ARE MISSING SCHOOL BECAUSE THEY DO NOT HAVE A WARM COAT. WE WORK WITH SCHOOL COUNSOLS AND ATLANTA BOYS AND GIRLS CENTERS OF HOPE TO IDENTIFY YOUTH IN NEED. 2. GIVE THANKS. GIVE BACK.: AN ANNUAL THANKSGIVINGEVENT HELD TO PROVIDE THANKSGIVING DINNERS, FOOD BASKETS, AND DRINKS TO THOSE LESS FORTUNATE. ANNUALLY WE AVERAGE OVER 500 FOOD BASKETS TO THE COMMUNITY. 3. USO PERFORMANCES: SPECIAL PERFORMANCES FOR SERVICE MEN AROUND THE WORLD TO SHOW APPRECIATION AND BUILD MORALE. 4. MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION: THIS PARTNERSHIP ALLOWS US TO WORK WITH THE MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION TO MAKE WISHESCOME TRUE FOR YOUTH. 5.LUDACRISMAS: AN ANNUAL CHRISTMAS EVENT TO SHARE THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS WITH THOSE IN NEED. AT THIS HOLIDAY CELEBRATION, CHILDREN RECEIVE TOYS, TAKE A PICTURE WITH SANTA, ATTEND CRAFT WORKSHOPS, AND HAVE A HEALTHY LUNCH. LUDACRISMASEVENTS HAVE BEEN HELD IN NEW YORK, ATLANTA, MIAMI, CHICAGO, AND LOS ANGELES.$57,428$159,845
NATIONAL PROGRAMS PUBLIC EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION:VIA WEB CAST, TWEETS, SNAP CHAPS, INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK POST REACHED OVER 10 MILLION WITH SOCIAL MEDIA CHAMPIAGNS ON THE FOLLOWING - VIOLENCE ABUSE #STOPTHEVIOLENCE; FIGHTING FOR CLEAN AIR AND GREENER COMMUNITIES, #EARTH DAY #GREENFORALL; DROWNING PERVENTION #MAKEASPLASH; OBESEITY PREVENTION #LET'SMOVE, #HIPHOPHEATHYHEART AND BUILDING LADDERS OF OPPORTUNITY FOR BOYS AND YOUNG MEN OF COLOR #IAMMBK$39,605$57,815
LEADERSHIP AND EDUCATION PROGRAM: CHALLENGES YOUTH TO CREATE A ROADMAP FOR THEIR SUCCESS BY SETTING GOALS AND TAKING SPECIFIC ACTIONS TOWARD MEETING THEIR GOALS TO BECOME GREAT LEADERS AND LEARN ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF EDUCATION TO BE SUCCESSFUL: THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE HANDS ON AND INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCES TO IMPROVE LEADERSHIP AND DECISION MAKING SKILLS. KEY LEADERSHIP, EDUCATION EXPERIENCES, ANDACCOMPLISHMENTS ARE: 1. REACHED 10,000 PLUS STUDENTS WITH A MESSAGE OF THE ROLE OF EDUCATION IN ACHIEVING THEIR DREAMS. VENUES FOR DELIVERING TRAINING AND EDUCATION INCLUDE, CELEBRITY PANELS, SCHOOL VISITS, RAP SESSIONS IN GROUP HOMES AND RECREATION CENTERS. 2. RED CARPET KIDS: REACHED OVER 500 YOUTH. WORKING WITH MAJOR MOVIE STUDIOS, SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT FACILITIES, URBAN SCHOOLS PRINCIPALS AND TEACHERS WE PROVIDE RED CARPET EXPIRENCES TO YOUTH. THESE A REWARD EXPIRENCES AND INCENTIVIZE FOR SUCCESSFUL SCHOOL LEARNING BEHAVIORS, FOR EXAMPLE EXAMPALRY SCHOOL ATTENDENCE, GOOD GRADES AND CONDUCT. THE EXPI ENCES ALSO BUILD SELF ESTEEM AND CONFIDENCE. THE FOUNDATION'S TARGETED SCHOOLS ARE NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED AND TARGETED FAILING SCHOOLS IN FLUTON AND CLATYON COUNTY. ONE THE SCHOOLS WE WORK WITH HAS A 42% GRADUATION RATE. 3.DEVELOPED AND DISTRIBUTED VIA SCHOOL AND RADIO BROADCAST PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS TO ENCOURAGE AND PREPARE STUDENTS TO MEET OR EXCEED STATE/NATIONAL TEST SCORES IN READING, ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS, MATHEMATICS, AND SCIENCE. 4 OUR BACK 2 SCHOOL EVENT. THE EVENT PROVIDES UNDER-SERVED YOUTH WITH VISION AND DENTAL CHECKUPS, HAIR CUTS, CLOTHING, AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES. THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO RAISE SELF ESTEEM, PREPARE YOUTH FOR A SUCCESSFUL EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE AND "A GREAT 1ST DAY". THIS EVENT HAS CHANGED THE LIVES OF OVER 5,000 YOUTH. LUDACRIS SPEAKES TO THE YOUTH EACH YEAR TO PROMOTE DAILY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AND THE IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION.$2,726$20,690
HEALTHY LIFESTYLES PROGRAM: IS DESIGNED TO GUIDE AND INFLUENCEHEALTHY EATING AND BEING PHYSICALLY ACTIVE TO IMPROVE THE HEALTHOF YOUTH AND THE HEALTH OF THE PLANET. THIS PROGRAM ADDRESSES ISSUES SUCH AS NUTRITIONAL HEALTH, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, AND CHILDHOOD OBESITY. IT ALSO PROVIDES HANDS ON LEARNING EXPERIENCES AND ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO MAKE SMALL CHANGES TO IMPROVE HEALTH. KEY HEALTHY LIFESTYLES EXPERIENCES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS ARE: 1. HEALTHY EATING PROGRAM: YOUTH WORKSHOPS WITH PROFESSIONAL CHEFS TO CREATE FOODS THAT ARE HEALTHY WHILE LEARNING MORE ABOUTFOOD PREPARATION, HEALTHY CHOICES, AND KITCHEN SAFETY. YOUTH PARTICIPATE IN A RAP SESSION AT THE END OF EACH EVENT TO DISCUSS EVERYDAY CHALLENGES AND CHOICES THEY FACE IN MAKING THE RIGHT FOOD CHOICES. OVER 500 YOUTH HAVE PARTICIPATED IN THIS PROGRAM. 2. A TEACHING GARDEN: PARTNERING WITH CARRIE STEELE PITTS CHIRLDRENS HOME AND HABESHA TO PLANT, GROW AND HARVEST FOOD THERE BY CREATING SUSTAINABLE ARGICUTURE IN URBAN COMMUNITIES. THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE ORGANIC FOOD SOURCE TO THE SCHOOL CO-LOCATED ON THE CHILDREN'S HOME PROPERTY 3. MAKE A SPLASH: A PARTNERSHIP WITH USA SWIM FOUNDATION AND DEKALB AQUATICS TO TEACH A LIFE SKILL, SWIM LESSONS. DROWNING IS THE 2# REASON FOR DEATHS IN YOUTH UNDER 14 THE CURE TO THE EPIEMIC, SWIM LESSONS. 75 YOUTH PARTICPATED IN OUR SWIM PROGRAM AND THOSANDS MORE WERE REACH WITH OUR NATIONAL SOCIAL MEDIA AWARENESS CHAMPAIGN. 4. TALKABOUT IT TEXT ABOUT IT: HIV AND RUNAWAY AWARENESS AND PREVENTIONPROGRAMS IN COLLABORATION WITH THE CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL,CDC, NELSON MANDELA, BONO, AND 1-800-RUNAWAY. OUR MESSAGES BUILD AWARENESS AND EDUCATE YOUTH FOR PREVENTION DELIVERED VIA TWITTER, PSA'S, AND PRINT ADS. THE MESSAGES REACH MILLIONS. 5. PLANET GREENINITIATIVES: LUDACRIS AS A SPOKESPERSON SHARES "GREEN TIPS" TO EDUCATE YOUTH ON LIVING ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY. WE ENGAGE YOUTH IN EARTH DAY ACTIVITIES THROUGH EDUCATIONAL EVENTS AND BY PLANTING RAIN GARDENS.$10,000$10,000
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay77th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
CHRISTOPHER BRIDGESChairman-$0--
ROBERTA SHIELDSPresident-$0--
LISA FRANKLINSecretary-$0--
JINI THORNTONTreasurer-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Ludacris Foundation Inc
EIN
36-4487042
Phone
4046840094
Address
3645 MARKETPLACE BLVD SUITE 130-31, EAST POINT, GA 30344

Signing Officer

Name
Roberta Shields
Title
President
Phone
4046840094
Signed
2020-11-16
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Aprio Llp
Address
5 CONCOURSE PARKWAY SUITE 1000, ATLANTA, GA 30328
Preparer
Angela T Dotson
Phone
4048929651
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 14

“Description: depreciation. Amount: 14,203. Description: other expenses. Amount: 6,283. Total to form 990-ez, line 14: 20,486.”

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses

“Description: association fees. Amount: 7,460. Description: office expense. Amount: 5,012. Description: marketing. Amount: 683. Description: insurance. Amount: 6,532. Description: bank service charges. Amount: 304. Description: travel. Amount: 7,294. Description: program expense. Amount: 56,341. Description: taxes. Amount: 9,084. Description: micellaneous expense. Amount: 6,129. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 98,839.”

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 20 - Other Changes in Net Assets

“Description: prior year adjustment. Amount: 621.”

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 24 - Other Assets

“Description: security deposit. Beg. Of year amount: 305. End of year amount: 305.”

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IRS990EZ/PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt0"HELPING YOUTH HELP THEMSELVES" THE LUDACRIS FOUNDATION INSPIRES YOUTH THROUGH EDUCATION AND MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES TO LIVE THEIR DREAMS. OUR EFFORTS UPLIFT YOUTH, FAMILIES, COMMUNITIES, AND FOSTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. THE LUDACRIS FOUNDATION'S ACTIVITIES ARE FOCUSED IN THREE KEY AREAS: LEADERSHIP AND EDUCATION, HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, AND LUDACARES (LETTING YOUTH AND THE COMMUNITY KNOW WE CARE).
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IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt2LUDACARES PROGRAMS:ARE OPPORTUNITIES DURING THE YEAR WHERE THE LUDACRISFOUNDATION REACHES OUT TO UNDER-SERVED YOUTH AND COMMUNITIES TO SHOW THAT WE CARE. WHETHER IT'S DURING THE HOLIDAYS, A SPECIAL HOSPITAL VISIT, OR RESPONDING TO A LOCAL OR NATIONAL DISASTER, WE ARE IN THE COMMUNITY WITH A HANDS ON APPROACH. LUDACARES IS AGLOBAL PROGRAM. COATS IN THE COMMUNITY: AN ANNAUL EVENT TO PROVIDE COATS TO YOUTH WHO WOULD OTHERWISE NO HAUL FALL/WINTER EVENT GIVING COATS AND GLOVES TO YOUTH WHO WOULD OTHERWISE DO WITHOUT. WHEN IT GETS EXTREMLY COOL MANY YOUTH ARE MISSING SCHOOL BECAUSE THEY DO NOT HAVE A WARM COAT. WE WORK WITH SCHOOL COUNSOLS AND ATLANTA BOYS AND GIRLS CENTERS OF HOPE TO IDENTIFY YOUTH IN NEED. 2. GIVE THANKS. GIVE BACK.: AN ANNUAL THANKSGIVINGEVENT HELD TO PROVIDE THANKSGIVING DINNERS, FOOD BASKETS, AND DRINKS TO THOSE LESS FORTUNATE. ANNUALLY WE AVERAGE OVER 500 FOOD BASKETS TO THE COMMUNITY. 3. USO PERFORMANCES: SPECIAL PERFORMANCES FOR SERVICE MEN AROUND THE WORLD TO SHOW APPRECIATION AND BUILD MORALE. 4. MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION: THIS PARTNERSHIP ALLOWS US TO WORK WITH THE MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION TO MAKE WISHESCOME TRUE FOR YOUTH. 5.LUDACRISMAS: AN ANNUAL CHRISTMAS EVENT TO SHARE THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS WITH THOSE IN NEED. AT THIS HOLIDAY CELEBRATION, CHILDREN RECEIVE TOYS, TAKE A PICTURE WITH SANTA, ATTEND CRAFT WORKSHOPS, AND HAVE A HEALTHY LUNCH. LUDACRISMASEVENTS HAVE BEEN HELD IN NEW YORK, ATLANTA, MIAMI, CHICAGO, AND LOS ANGELES.
IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt3NATIONAL PROGRAMS PUBLIC EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION:VIA WEB CAST, TWEETS, SNAP CHAPS, INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK POST REACHED OVER 10 MILLION WITH SOCIAL MEDIA CHAMPIAGNS ON THE FOLLOWING - VIOLENCE ABUSE #STOPTHEVIOLENCE; FIGHTING FOR CLEAN AIR AND GREENER COMMUNITIES, #EARTH DAY #GREENFORALL; DROWNING PERVENTION #MAKEASPLASH; OBESEITY PREVENTION #LET'SMOVE, #HIPHOPHEATHYHEART AND BUILDING LADDERS OF OPPORTUNITY FOR BOYS AND YOUNG MEN OF COLOR #IAMMBK
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0DESCRIPTION: DEPRECIATION. AMOUNT: 14,203. DESCRIPTION: OTHER EXPENSES. AMOUNT: 6,283. TOTAL TO FORM 990-EZ, LINE 14: 20,486.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1DESCRIPTION: ASSOCIATION FEES. AMOUNT: 7,460. DESCRIPTION: OFFICE EXPENSE. AMOUNT: 5,012. DESCRIPTION: MARKETING. AMOUNT: 683. DESCRIPTION: INSURANCE. AMOUNT: 6,532. DESCRIPTION: BANK SERVICE CHARGES. AMOUNT: 304. DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL. AMOUNT: 7,294. DESCRIPTION: PROGRAM EXPENSE. AMOUNT: 56,341. DESCRIPTION: TAXES. AMOUNT: 9,084. DESCRIPTION: MICELLANEOUS EXPENSE. AMOUNT: 6,129. TOTAL TO FORM 990-EZ, LINE 16: 98,839.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3DESCRIPTION: SECURITY DEPOSIT. BEG. OF YEAR AMOUNT: 305. END OF YEAR AMOUNT: 305.
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2019 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$378,142
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$378,142
Revenue
$157,521
Expenses
$279,583
Net income
-$122,062
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.65$0.00$2.65$1.67$2.96$1.29
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.94$0.00$3.94$2.33$2.17$0.16
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.78$0.00$3.78$1.58$2.80$1.22
2018Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.00$0.00$5.00$1.64$2.07$0.44
2017Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.62$0.19$5.43$1.69$1.80$0.11
2016Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.74$0.19$5.55$1.81$0.77$1.03
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.50$0.00$4.50$1.75$1.83$0.08
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.58$0.00$4.58$0.88$1.29$0.42
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.00$0.00$5.00$0.72
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.95$0.00$4.95$1.55
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.78$0.00$5.78$1.39