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EIN 11-3821601

lowernineorg

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
9
City
New Orleans
State
Louisiana
Year formed
2007
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
M20: Disaster Preparedness and Relief Service
Description
Lowernineorg trains residents and volunteers in the Lower Ninth ward of New Orleans, LA to revive the century-old neighborhood after the destruction caused by hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The organization rebuilds housing for pre-Katrina residents through small repairs, renovations, full rebuilds, and new home construction. Additionally, it provides food and supplies to the community via a brick-and-mortar food pantry.
Total revenues
$479,878
2023
Total expenses
$505,000
2023
Total assets
$885,889
2023
Num. employees
9
2023

Program areas at lowernineorg

Food security program to distribute food and supplies to neighborhood residents through a permanent brick-and-mortar food pantry.
Reconstruction of housing destroyed by Hurricane Katrina to help resurrect the Lower Ninth ward neighborhood. lowernine.org conducts small repairs and renovations, full rebuilds, and new home construction for pre-katrina residents.

Who funds lowernineorg

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
New Orleans Community Support FoundationDisaster Preparedness & Relief Services$75,000
The Greater New Orleans FoundationSocial Services$22,110
The San Francisco Foundation (TSFF)Advised - for the Lower Ninth Ward Community Building.$15,000
...and 2 more grants received

Financials for lowernineorg

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$479,574
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$304
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$479,878
Data update history
April 2, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
March 27, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
March 27, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
January 7, 2025
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $75,000 from New Orleans Community Support Foundation
November 25, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsPublic safety organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesHungerPublic safety
Characteristics
Operates internationallyState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1739 Jourdan Ave
New Orleans, LA 70117
Metro area
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
County
Orleans Parish, LA
Website URL
lowernine.org/ 
Phone
(504) 278-1240
IRS details
EIN
11-3821601
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2007
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
M20: Disaster Preparedness and Relief Service
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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