Civic Intelligence

Put Louisiana First

EIN 83-1680226 • 501(c)4 • Baton Rouge, LA

Profile

To promote the social welfare of the citizens of the state of louisiana by working to improve community opportunity and a sound community environment with a particular focus on underserved populations. We promote innovation, accountability, and reform in louisiana's education system, judicial system, law enforcement, and other areas to improve economic opportunity and provide solutions for community benefit.

PO Box 83826Baton Rouge, LA 70884

www.putlouisianafirst.com

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

59th percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

61st percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

6th percentile

-186%

Higher net margin than 6% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

89th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 89% of similar nonprofits.

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

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

17th percentile

-48%

Faster asset growth than 17% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

9th percentile

-80%

Faster revenue growth than 9% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets59th percentile

Assets

Down

$4,018

Down $3,741 (-48%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$4,018

Down $3,741 (-48%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue61st percentileNet Margin6th percentile

Revenue

Down

$2,010

Down $7,990 (-80%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$5,752

Down $1,160 (-17%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$3,742

Down $6,830 (-221%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth17th percentile

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

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2018: $68,613Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $68,6132018Assets 2019: $24,246Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $24,2462019Assets 2020: $4,680Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $4,6802020Assets 2021: $22,302Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $22,3022021Assets 2022: $4,671Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $4,6712022Assets 2023: $7,759Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $7,7592023Assets 2024: $4,018Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $4,0182024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$4,018
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$4,018
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth9th percentile

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

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2018: $90,000Expenses 2018: $21,387Net Income 2018: $68,6132018Revenue 2019: $90,350Expenses 2019: $134,717Net Income 2019: -$44,3672019Revenue 2020: $50,000Expenses 2020: $69,566Net Income 2020: -$19,5662020Revenue 2021: $20,000Expenses 2021: $2,378Net Income 2021: $17,6222021Revenue 2022: $30,000Expenses 2022: $47,631Net Income 2022: -$17,6312022Revenue 2023: $10,000Expenses 2023: $6,912Net Income 2023: $3,0882023Revenue 2024: $2,010Expenses 2024: $5,752Net Income 2024: -$3,7422024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$2,010
Expenses$5,752
Net Income-$3,742
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$4,018
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$4,018
Revenue
$2,010
Expenses
$5,752
Net income
-$3,742
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.04$0.00$0.04$0.02$0.06$0.04
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.08$0.00$0.08$0.10$0.07$0.03
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.05$0.00$0.05$0.30$0.48$0.18
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.22$0.00$0.22$0.20$0.02$0.18
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.05$0.00$0.05$0.50$0.70$0.20
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.24$0.00$0.24$0.90$1.35$0.44
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.69$0.00$0.69$0.90$0.21$0.69
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Jan 14, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.5
Gross Receipts
$2,010
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To promote the social welfare of the citizens of the state of louisiana by working to improve community opportunity and a sound community environment with a particular focus on underserved populations. We promote innovation, accountability, and reform in louisiana's education system, judicial system, law enforcement, and other areas to improve economic opportunity and provide solutions for community benefit.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
WE WILL SURVEY THE COMMUNITY AND EXPERTS FROM THE ACADEMIC AND NONPROFIT COMMUNITY TO DEVELOP SOLUTIONS FOR IMPROVING LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES AND EDUCATION.$0$0
WE WILL SURVEY THE COMMUNITY FOR IDEAS TO REDUCE CRIME AND RECIDIVISM. WE WILL PROMOTE SUCCESSFUL REINTEGRATION OF OFFENDERS TO BECOME PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS. WE WILL STUDY SENTENCING AND PROPOSE NEW SENTENCING SOLUTIONS TO SEPARATE VIOLENT OFFENDERS FROM THE PUBLIC.$0$0
WE WILL EVALUATE BUSINESS PRACTICES OF PUBLIC AGENGIES AND SEEK REFORM OF PRACTICES IN PUBLIC OFFICES, AGENCIES EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS AND THE JUDICIARY TO ACHEIVE REFORM, ELIMINATE WASTE, AND BRING FOCUS TO ACTIONS THAT WILL BENEFIT PUBLIC SAFETY AND GENERAL WELFARE OF THE CITIZENS OF LOUISIANA.$0$0
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay89th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
RICHARD LIPSEYPresident-$0--
J TERRELL BROWNSecretary-$0--
BLAINE HIDALGOTreasurer-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Put Louisiana First
EIN
83-1680226
Phone
2257551333
Address
PO BOX 83826, BATON ROUGE, LA 70884

Signing Officer

Name
Richard Lipsey
Title
President
Phone
2257551333
Signed
2026-01-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Hannis T Bourgeois Llp
Address
2322 TREMONT DRIVE, BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
Preparer
Chase M Ruiz CPA
Phone
2259284770
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