Civic Intelligence

The Ella Project

990EZ • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 81-2192048

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Nov 09, 2018

Organization ProfileELLANOLA.ORG
421 Frenchmen StNew Orleans, LA 70116

(504) 250-0429

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

56th percentile

0.00x

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

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

56th percentile

0.00x

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

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

25th percentile

-8.3%

Higher net margin than 25% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

97th percentile

$75,000

Higher top officer pay than 97% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 45.4% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

15th percentile

-31%

Faster asset growth than 15% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

63rd percentile

10%

Faster revenue growth than 63% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets56th percentile

Assets

Down

$30,658

Down $13,725 (-31%) from 2016

Net Assets

Down

$30,658

Down $13,725 (-31%) from 2016

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue56th percentileNet Margin25th percentile

Revenue

Up

$165,157

Up $15,579 (+10%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$178,882

Up $73,687 (+70%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

-$13,725

Down $58,108 (-131%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth15th percentile

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

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2016: $44,383Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $44,3832016Assets 2017: $30,658Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $30,6582017Assets 2018: $41,921Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $41,9212018Assets 2019: $34,157Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $34,1572019Assets 2020: $88,041Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $88,0412020Assets 2021: $114,292Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $114,2922021Assets 2022: $118,895Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $118,8952022Assets 2023: $7,216Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $7,2162023Assets 2024: $55,307Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $55,3072024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$30,658
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$30,658
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth63rd percentile

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

$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2016: $149,578Expenses 2016: $105,195Net Income 2016: $44,3832016Revenue 2017: $165,157Expenses 2017: $178,882Net Income 2017: -$13,7252017Revenue 2018: $225,014Expenses 2018: $213,751Net Income 2018: $11,2632018Revenue 2019: $218,322Expenses 2019: $226,086Net Income 2019: -$7,7642019Revenue 2020: $271,419Expenses 2020: $217,535Net Income 2020: $53,8842020Revenue 2021: $267,206Expenses 2021: $240,955Net Income 2021: $26,2512021Revenue 2022: $283,023Expenses 2022: $278,420Net Income 2022: $4,6032022Revenue 2023: $181,405Expenses 2023: $293,084Net Income 2023: -$111,6792023Revenue 2024: $368,492Expenses 2024: $320,401Net Income 2024: $48,0912024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$165,157
Expenses$178,882
Net Income-$13,725
Open 2017 Filing
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Nov 9, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.2
Gross Receipts
$165,157
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Pro bono legal and business services

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO 174 ARTIST AND MUSICIAN CLIENTS BUSINESS CONSULTATIONS TO 45 ADDITIONAL CLIENTS 7 WORKSHOPS ON COPYRIGHT AND MUSIC POLICY$144,742$178,882
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay97th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
ASHLYE KEATONCo FounderFT$75,000-$75,000
EUGENE MENERAYCo FounderFT$50,833-$50,833
HOWARD MILLERPresidentPT$0--
CRAIG KLEINVice President-$0--
JOHN NORRISTreasurer-$0--
BERTRAND BUTLERDirector-$0--
TREY MCINTYREDirector-$0--
PAIGE ROYERDirector-$0--
GEORGIA AINSWORTHDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Ella Project
EIN
81-2192048
Address
421 FRENCHMEN ST, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70116

Signing Officer

Name
Gene Meneray
Title
Co-founder
Phone
5042500429
Signed
2018-11-09
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Neely Whites Tax & Financial LLC
Address
2109 19th Street, Gulfport, MS 39501
Preparer
Neely Whites
Phone
2284931131
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Description of other expenses Part I line 16

“Description amountbank charges 129dues and subs 1,260liability insurance 1,703meals and ent 1,249advertising 602payroll tax 10,720technology 682travel 8,865travel meals 1,246supplies 1,166event production 5,953health ins 1,738penalties 217prior year payroll expense 7,016adjustment 11”

Raw XML Appendix171 raw XML fields

This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.

Path#Value
IRS990EZ/ActivitiesNotPreviouslyRptInd0false
IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/PersonNm0EUGENE MENERAY
IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum05042500429
IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt0421 FRENCHMEN ST
IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm0NEW ORLEANS
IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0LA
IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd070116
IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/BOYAmt044383
IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/EOYAmt030658
IRS990EZ/ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd0false
IRS990EZ/ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt0144742
IRS990EZ/DonorAdvisedFndsInd0false
IRS990EZ/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd0false
IRS990EZ/ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt0-13725
IRS990EZ/FeesAndOtherPymtToIndCntrctAmt03563
IRS990EZ/FiledScheduleAInd0true
IRS990EZ/ForeignFinancialAccountInd0false
IRS990EZ/ForeignOfficeInd0false
IRS990EZ/Form1120PolFiledInd0false
IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt044383
IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt030658
IRS990EZ/GrossReceiptsAmt0165157
IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIInd0X
IRS990EZ/InvestmentIncomeAmt068
IRS990EZ/LandAndBuildingsGrp/BOYAmt00
IRS990EZ/LandAndBuildingsGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990EZ/LobbyingActivitiesInd0false
IRS990EZ/MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd0false
IRS990EZ/MethodOfAccountingCashInd0X
IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt044383
IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt030658
IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/BOYAmt044383
IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/EOYAmt030658
IRS990EZ/OccupancyRentUtltsAndMaintAmt06900
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt05.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt11.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt21.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt31.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt41.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt51.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt640.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt740.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt81.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt10
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt20
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt30
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt40
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt50
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt650833
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt775000
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt80
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt10
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt20
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt30
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt40
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt50
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt60
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt70
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt80
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt10
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt20
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt30
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt40
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt50
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt60
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt70
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt80
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm0HOWARD MILLER
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm1CRAIG KLEIN
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm2JOHN NORRIS
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm3BERTRAND BUTLER
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm4TREY MCINTYRE
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm5PAIGE ROYER
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm6EUGENE MENERAY
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm7ASHLYE KEATON
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm8GEORGIA AINSWORTH
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt0PRESIDENT
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt1VICE PRESIDENT
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt2TREASURER
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt3DIRECTOR
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt4DIRECTOR
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt5DIRECTOR
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt6CO FOUNDER
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt7CO FOUNDER
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt8DIRECTOR
IRS990EZ/OperateHospitalInd0false
IRS990EZ/Organization501c3Ind0X
IRS990EZ/OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd0false
IRS990EZ/OrganizationHadUBIInd0false
IRS990EZ/OtherAssetsTotalDetail/BOYAmt00
IRS990EZ/OtherAssetsTotalDetail/EOYAmt00
IRS990EZ/OtherExpensesTotalAmt042557
IRS990EZ/PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt0NONE
IRS990EZ/PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt0NONE
IRS990EZ/PoliticalCampaignActyInd0false
IRS990EZ/PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt0PRO BONO LEGAL AND BUSINESS SERVICES
IRS990EZ/PrintingPublicationsPostageAmt029
IRS990EZ/ProgramServiceRevenueAmt020347
IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt0LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO 174 ARTIST AND MUSICIAN CLIENTS BUSINESS CONSULTATIONS TO 45 ADDITIONAL CLIENTS 7 WORKSHOPS ON COPYRIGHT AND MUSIC POLICY
IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/GrantsAndAllocationsAmt0144742
IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt0178882
IRS990EZ/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd0false
IRS990EZ/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd0false
IRS990EZ/SalariesOtherCompEmplBnftAmt0125833
IRS990EZ/SchoolOperatingInd0false
IRS990EZ/StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd0LA
IRS990EZ/SubjectToProxyTaxInd0false
IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt00
IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990EZ/TanningServicesProvidedInd0false
IRS990EZ/TotalExpensesAmt0178882
IRS990EZ/TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt0178882
IRS990EZ/TotalRevenueAmt0165157
IRS990EZ/TransactionWithControlEntInd0false
IRS990EZ/TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd0false
IRS990EZ/TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd0X
IRS990EZ/WebsiteAddressTxt0ELLANOLA.ORG
IRS990ScheduleA/First5Years170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0162742
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0146535
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt0309277
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt068
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt072
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/TotalAmt0140
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt066841
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsTotAmt0242436
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0162742
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0146535
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt0309277
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt0309417
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0DESCRIPTION AMOUNTBANK CHARGES 129DUES AND SUBS 1,260LIABILITY INSURANCE 1,703MEALS AND ENT 1,249ADVERTISING 602PAYROLL TAX 10,720TECHNOLOGY 682TRAVEL 8,865TRAVEL MEALS 1,246SUPPLIES 1,166EVENT PRODUCTION 5,953HEALTH INS 1,738PENALTIES 217PRIOR YEAR PAYROLL EXPENSE 7,016ADJUSTMENT 11
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Description of other expenses Part I line 16
ReturnHeader/BuildTS02019-02-21 02:37:17Z
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd0true
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonNm0GENE MENERAY
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonTitleTxt0CO-FOUNDER
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PhoneNum05042500429
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/SignatureDt02018-11-09
ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0THE ELLA PROJECT
ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessNameControlTxt0ELLA
ReturnHeader/Filer/EIN0812192048
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt0421 FRENCHMEN ST
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/CityNm0NEW ORLEANS
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0LA
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/ZIPCd070116
ReturnHeader/FilingSecurityInformation/AtSubmissionCreationDeviceId03710487DCBD911017F022A22B2CDA6174687A0DB
ReturnHeader/FilingSecurityInformation/AtSubmissionFilingDeviceId03710487DCBD911017F022A22B2CDA6174687A0DB
ReturnHeader/FilingSecurityInformation/FederalOriginalSubmissionId06461952018317gfb4y1y
ReturnHeader/FilingSecurityInformation/FederalOriginalSubmissionIdDt02018-11-13
ReturnHeader/FilingSecurityInformation/FilingLicenseTypeCd0P
ReturnHeader/FilingSecurityInformation/IPAddress/IPv4AddressTxt072.211.73.35
ReturnHeader/FilingSecurityInformation/IPDt02018-11-13
ReturnHeader/FilingSecurityInformation/IPTm018:59:09
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmEIN0453368566
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0Neely Whites Tax & Financial LLC
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/AddressLine1Txt02109 19th Street
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/CityNm0Gulfport
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0MS
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/ZIPCd039501
ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PhoneNum02284931131
ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparationDt02018-11-09
ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparerPersonNm0Neely Whites
ReturnHeader/ReturnTs02018-11-09T23:33:50-05:00
ReturnHeader/ReturnTypeCd0990EZ
ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodBeginDt02017-01-01
ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodEndDt02017-12-31
ReturnHeader/TaxYr02017

Document Assets

No mirrored PDF or thumbnail assets are attached yet.

Filings

Displayed year

2017 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$30,658
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$30,658
Revenue
$165,157
Expenses
$178,882
Net income
-$13,725
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.55$0.00$0.55$3.68$3.20$0.48
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.07$0.00$0.07$1.81$2.93$1.12
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.19$0.00$1.19$2.83$2.78$0.05
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.14$0.00$1.14$2.67$2.41$0.26
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.88$0.00$0.88$2.71$2.18$0.54
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.34$0.00$0.34$2.18$2.26$0.08
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.42$0.00$0.42$2.25$2.14$0.11
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.31$0.00$0.31$1.65$1.79$0.14
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.44$0.00$0.44$1.50$1.05$0.44