Civic Intelligence

Foundation for a Better Louisiana

EIN 72-0575929 • 501(c)3 • Baton Rouge, LA

Profile

Promote ideas for the betterment of louisiana that cut across political, social and ideological boundaries

PO Box 4308Baton Rouge, LA 70821

betterla.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

80th percentile

0.12x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 80% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

90th percentile

0.34x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 90% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

12th percentile

-62%

Higher net margin than 12% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

26th percentile

-27%

Faster asset growth than 26% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

16th percentile

-52%

Faster revenue growth than 16% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Up

$764,849

Up $529,515 (+225%) from 2024

Liabilities

Up

$50,126

Up $21,028 (+72%) from 2024

Net Assets

Up

$714,723

Up $508,487 (+247%) from 2024

Revenue

Down

$59,299

Down $25,156 (-30%) from 2024

Expenses

Down

$10,433

Down $126,584 (-92%) from 2024

Net Income

Up

$48,866

Up $101,428 (+193%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2010: $269,388Liabilities 2010: $61,865Net Assets 2010: $207,5232010Assets 2011: $203,138Liabilities 2011: $77,6592011Assets 2012: $161,537Liabilities 2012: $61,336Net Assets 2012: $100,2012012Assets 2013: $178,945Liabilities 2013: $54,411Net Assets 2013: $124,5342013Assets 2014: $278,204Liabilities 2014: $157,899Net Assets 2014: $120,3052014Assets 2015: $382,074Liabilities 2015: $325,982Net Assets 2015: $56,0922015Assets 2016: $266,674Liabilities 2016: $92,682Net Assets 2016: $173,9922016Assets 2017: $241,569Liabilities 2017: $109,900Net Assets 2017: $131,6692017Assets 2018: $155,756Liabilities 2018: $42,760Net Assets 2018: $112,9962018Assets 2019: $113,675Liabilities 2019: $44,814Net Assets 2019: $68,8612019Assets 2021: $195,441Liabilities 2021: $19,671Net Assets 2021: $175,7702021Assets 2022: $235,162Liabilities 2022: $14,091Net Assets 2022: $221,0712022Assets 2023: $321,710Liabilities 2023: $62,912Net Assets 2023: $258,7982023Assets 2024: $235,334Liabilities 2024: $29,098Net Assets 2024: $206,2362024Assets 2025: $764,849Liabilities 2025: $50,126Net Assets 2025: $714,7232025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$764,849
Liabilities$50,126
Net Assets$714,723

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2010: $170,384Expenses 2010: $217,903Net Income 2010: -$47,5192010Revenue 2011: $133,894Expenses 2011: $215,938Net Income 2011: -$82,0442011Revenue 2012: $165,223Expenses 2012: $190,501Net Income 2012: -$25,2782012Revenue 2013: $214,160Expenses 2013: $190,104Net Income 2013: $24,0562013Revenue 2014: $264,046Expenses 2014: $268,275Net Income 2014: -$4,2292014Revenue 2015: $288,923Expenses 2015: $353,541Net Income 2015: -$64,6182015Revenue 2016: $300,298Expenses 2016: $182,714Net Income 2016: $117,5842016Revenue 2017: $167,164Expenses 2017: $209,487Net Income 2017: -$42,3232017Revenue 2018: $273,477Expenses 2018: $292,150Net Income 2018: -$18,6732018Revenue 2019: $189,857Expenses 2019: $233,992Net Income 2019: -$44,1352019Revenue 2021: $117,420Expenses 2021: $73,824Net Income 2021: $43,5962021Revenue 2022: $107,688Expenses 2022: $62,387Net Income 2022: $45,3012022Revenue 2023: $176,089Expenses 2023: $138,412Net Income 2023: $37,6772023Revenue 2024: $84,455Expenses 2024: $137,017Net Income 2024: -$52,5622024Revenue 2025: $59,299Expenses 2025: $10,433Net Income 2025: $48,8662025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$59,299
Expenses$10,433
Net Income$48,866

Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.65$0.50$7.15$0.59$0.10$0.49
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.35$0.29$2.06$0.84$1.37$0.53
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.22$0.63$2.59$1.76$1.38$0.38
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.35$0.14$2.21$1.08$0.62$0.45
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.95$0.20$1.76$1.17$0.74$0.44
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.14$0.45$0.69$1.90$2.34$0.44
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.56$0.43$1.13$2.73$2.92$0.19
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.42$1.10$1.32$1.67$2.09$0.42
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.67$0.93$1.74$3.00$1.83$1.18
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.82$3.26$0.56$2.89$3.54$0.65
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.78$1.58$1.20$2.64$2.68$0.04
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.79$0.54$1.25$2.14$1.90$0.24
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.62$0.61$1.00$1.65$1.91$0.25
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.03$0.78$1.34$2.16$0.82
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.69$0.62$2.08$1.70$2.18$0.48
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Mar 15, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.0
Gross Receipts
$59,299
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Promote ideas for the betterment of Louisiana that cut across political, social and ideological boundaries.

Promote ideas for the betterment of louisiana that cut across political, social and ideological boundaries

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$170,708$242,598▲ $71,890
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$64,626$64,869▲ $243
Accounts Receivable-$5,000-
Total Assets$235,334$764,849▲ $529,515
Other Assets Total-$452,382-
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue-$47,500-
Other Liabilities$29,098--
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$2,626-
Total Liabilities$29,098$50,126▲ $21,028
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$206,236$714,723▲ $508,487
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$206,236$714,723▲ $508,487
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$235,334$764,849▲ $529,515

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Assets Org$452,382--
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Scott BallardChair Elect
Heather PooleCo-chair
Phillip RozemanCo-chair
Bill FontenotBoard Member
Gray StreamBoard Member
Gwen HamiltonBoard Member
Jay JohnsonBoard Member
Jerry JonesBoard Member
Jude MelvilleBoard Member
Julie StokesBoard Member
Kellen MathewsBoard Member
Kyle McdonaldBoard Member
Malcolm MurchisonBoard Member
Mary Leach WernerBoard Member
Michael TiptonBoard Member
Monique ThierryBoard Member
Phillip MayBoard Member
Tom ClarkBoard Member
Trott HuntBoard Member
Adam KnappCEO
Wayne BrownImmediate Pa
Robert SchneckenburgerSecretary
Spencer MartinTreasuer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$31,800
Program Service Revenue
$24,000
Investment Income
$3,499
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$48,866
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$10,433
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$6,718$65-$6,783
Fees for Services Accounting-$3,650-$3,650
Total Functional Expenses$6,718$3,715$0$10,433
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

No review was or will be conducted.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

No documents available to the public

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Foundation for a Better Louisiana
EIN
72-0575929
Phone
2253823750
Address
PO BOX 4308, BATON ROUGE, LA 70821

Signing Officer

Name
Adam Knapp
Title
CEO
Phone
2253442225
Signed
2026-03-15

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Adam Knapp
Formed
1962
Legal Domicile
La
Voting Board Members
22
Independent Board Members
22
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
James Lambert Riggs & Associates Inc
Address
401 E THOMAS ST, HAMMOND, LA 70401-3319
Preparer
John B Ehricht CPA
Phone
9853456262
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

Leadership program mangement 5,900 0 0 dues & subscriptions 818 0 0 bank fees 0 65 0 total 6,718 65 0

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

Prior period adjustment - braf 402,798 prior period adjustment 7,239 total 410,037

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