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Baton Rouge Blues Foundation

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • Tax-exempt since June 2003
  • EIN: 81-0594076

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Arts, Culture and Humanities / Music (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$250k (2023)

Expenses
$336k (2023)

Total Assets
$87.8k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$249,940
Expenses
$336,202
Net Income
-$86,262
Net Assets
$87,756
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $147,028
58.8%
Program Services $102,912
41.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $75,162
22.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $87,756
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $87,756
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lauren Lambert Tompkins (Executive Director) $39,278 $0 $0
Kimberly Neustrom (Executive Director) $35,884 $0 $0
Anne Crochet (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ethan Allen (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Bill Bryan (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Isbell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wesley Shrum (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Gray (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eric Dexter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bryan Mcvicker (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Lance Porter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bryce Bourque (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paromita Saha Killelea (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Joyce Jackson (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 4, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$330,163
Expenses
$287,585
Net Income
$42,578
Net Assets
$174,015
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $249,149
75.5%
Program Services $81,012
24.5%
Investment Income $2
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $69,250
24.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $174,015
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $174,015
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kimberly Neustrom (Executive Director) $69,250 $0 $0
Anne Crochet (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ethan Allen (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Bill Bryan (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Isbell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wesley Shrum (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Gray (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eric Dexter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bryan Mcvicker (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Lance Porter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bryce Bourque (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lauren Lambert Tompkins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paromita Saha Killelea (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Joyce Jackson (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$109,067
Expenses
$103,376
Net Income
$5,691
Net Assets
$131,437
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $102,372
93.9%
Program Services $6,694
6.1%
Investment Income $1
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $227,833
Total Liabilities $96,396
Net Assets $131,437
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kimberly Neustrom (Executive Director) $67,125 $0 $0
Anne Crochet (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ethan Allen (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Bill Bryan (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Isbell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wesley Shrum (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Gray (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eric Dexter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bryan Mcvicker (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Lance Porter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bryce Bourque (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lauren Lambert Tompkins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paromita Saha Killelea (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Joyce Jackson (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2022

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$132,015
Expenses
$119,581
Net Income
$12,434
Net Assets
$125,746
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $133,679
> 100%
Program Services $1,480
1.1%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$3,144
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $132,581
Total Liabilities $6,835
Net Assets $125,746
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kimberly Neustrom (Executive Director) $62,200 $0 $0
Philip Smith Jr (Past President) $0 $0 $0
Anne Crochet (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chad Becnel (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Bill Bryan (President) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Isbell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wesley Shrum (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Gray (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eric Dexter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bryan Mcvicker (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Lance Porter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bryce Bourque (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lauren Lambert Tompkins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paromita Saha (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Joyce Jackson (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 25, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$345,794
Expenses
$376,200
Net Income
-$30,406
Net Assets
$113,312
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $166,329
48.1%
Program Services $62,293
18.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$7,828
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $125,000
36.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $61,581
16.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $113,312
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $113,312
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kimberly Neustrom (Executive Director) $62,200 $0 $0
Philip Smith Jr (President) $0 $0 $0
Anne Crochet (Member At Large) $0 $0 $0
Chad Becnel (Vice President And Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Bill Bryan (Past President And Advisory) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Isbell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Herman Jackson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wesley Shrum (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Gray (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eric Dexter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dale Gunnoe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bryan Mcvicker (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Lance Porter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gene Todaro (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 27, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$394,203
Expenses
$305,589
Net Income
$88,614
Net Assets
$143,618
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $205,901
52.2%
Program Services $82,331
20.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$19,029
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $125,000
31.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $12,958
4.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $143,618
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $143,618
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kimberly Neustrom (Executive Director 10/1 12/31) $12,958 $0 $0
Philip Smith Jr (President) $0 $0 $0
Anne Crochet (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Chad Becnel (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Bill Bryan (Advisory) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Isbell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Courtney Debetaz (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Herman Jackson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wesley Shrum (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Gray (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eric Dexter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dale Gunnoe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bryan Mcvicker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lance Porter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Schulze (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gene Todaro (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 8, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$285,009
Expenses
$237,791
Net Income
$47,218
Net Assets
$55,004
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $136,931
48.0%
Program Services $141,382
49.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $6,696
2.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $55,004
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $55,004
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Clarke J Gernon Jr (President) $0 $0 $0
Philip Smith Jr (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Anne Crochet (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Chad Becnel (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Bill Bryan (Past President) $0 $0 $0
Harry Anderson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brett Boutwell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Breen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Isbell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Courtney Debataz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Herman Jackson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wesley Schrum (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Gray (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eric Dexter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Webb (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 31, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$259,679
Expenses
$273,237
Net Income
-$13,558
Net Assets
$7,786
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $127,273
49.0%
Program Services $122,100
47.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $10,306
4.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $7,786
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $7,786
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Clarke J Gernon Jr (President) $0 $0 $0
Eric Dexter (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Donnie Miller (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Greg Rockenbaugh (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Bill Bryan (Past President) $0 $0 $0
Harry Anderson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brett Boutwell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Breen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Brooks (Director) $0 $0 $0
Courtney Debataz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nick Deriso (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lani Gholston (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Gray (Director) $0 $0 $0
Leah Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Webb (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 8, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$156,061
Expenses
$195,056
Net Income
-$38,995
Net Assets
$21,344
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $106,876
68.5%
Program Services $53,406
34.2%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising -$4,221
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $21,344
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $21,344

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990-EZ

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$160,697
Expenses
$157,922
Net Income
$2,775
Net Assets
$60,339
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $107,242
66.7%
Program Services $57,039
35.5%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising -$7,018
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $60,339
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $60,339
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William Bryan (President) $0 $0
Clarke J Gernon Jr (Secretary) $0 $0
Colby Williams (Treasurer) $0 $0
Chris Brooks (Board Member) $0 $0
Eric Dexter (Board Member) $0 $0
Donavon Hudson (Board Member) $0 $0
Leah Roberts Smith (Board Member) $0 $0
Harry Anderson (Board Member) $0 $0
John Gray (Board Member) $0 $0
Brian Breen (Board Member) $0 $0
Cody Stevens (Board Member) $0 $0
Brandi Simmons (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 13, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$133,334
Expenses
$102,682
Net Income
$30,652
Net Assets
$57,564
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $94,824
71.1%
Program Services $44,530
33.4%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising -$7,255
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $57,564
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $57,564
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William Bryan (President) $0 $0
Clarke Gernon (Secretary) $0 $0
Colby Williams (Treasurer) $0 $0
Chris Brooks (Board Member) $0 $0
Edwin Penick (Board Member) $0 $0
Donavon Hudson (Board Member) $0 $0
Leah Smith (Board Member) $0 $0
Harry Anderson (Board Member) $0 $0
John Gray (Board Member) $0 $0
Ben Apperson (Board Member) $0 $0
Cody Stephens (Board Member) $0 $0
Brandi Simmons (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Aug. 1, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$88,729
Expenses
$98,006
Net Income
-$9,277
Net Assets
$26,912
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $50,000
56.4%
Program Services $35,918
40.5%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $26,912
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $26,912

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$88,456
Expenses
$97,150
Net Income
-$8,694
Net Assets
$36,189
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $62,560
70.7%
Program Services $21,947
24.8%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $36,189
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $36,189

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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