LOUISIANA LANDMARKS SOCIETY INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

LOUISIANA LANDMARKS SOCIETY INC

EIN 72-0573491 · Education (B)

What they do

to PROMOTE HISTORIC PRESERVATION of NEIGHBORHOODS and VARIOUS BUILDINGS THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY and OPERATION of THE PITOT HOUSE LOCATED IN THE CITY of NEW ORLEANS.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $73.50 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders19 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

24.43%of revenue went to mission work73.5% of expenses · Program services

2.11%of revenue went to fundraising6.3% of expenses

$33.23spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

6.69%of revenue went to management and office costs20.1% of expenses

$9.58in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

85.2%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $88,269 for STACEY PFINGSTEN (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$791,432

Mission workProgram services$193,33924.43% of revenue73.5% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$52,9626.69% of revenue20.1% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$16,6602.11% of revenue6.3% of expenses

Revenue left after expensesReported annual surplus$528,47166.77% of revenueShown in gray on the chart

Total expenses$262,96133.23% of revenue

Gray means reported revenue left after expenses for this filing year. It does not necessarily mean cash sitting in a bank account.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2024CurrentExpense mix: 73.5% mission · 20.1% management · 6.3% fundraisingTotal expenses: 33.23% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 76.4% mission · 18.2% management · 5.4% fundraisingTotal expenses: 72.23% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 74.2% mission · 19.0% management · 6.8% fundraisingTotal expenses: 83.60% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 74.5% mission · 18.0% management · 7.5% fundraisingTotal expenses: 59.96% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 64.4% mission · 25.4% management · 10.2% fundraisingTotal expenses: 80.87% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 72.9% mission · 18.6% management · 8.4% fundraisingTotal expenses: 107.86% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 78.1% mission · 12.5% management · 9.4% fundraisingTotal expenses: 118.43% of revenue

2017Expense mix: 74.9% mission · 14.5% management · 10.7% fundraisingTotal expenses: 61.04% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$791,432

Expenses$262,961

Annual surplus $528,471 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$193,339 · 73.5% of expenses

Management and office costs$52,962 · 20.1% of expenses

Fundraising$16,660 · 6.3% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$791,432

Expenses$262,961

Assets$2,518,948

Income$842,477

Contributions$673,923

Mission work (program services)$193,339

Fundraising$16,660

Management and general$52,962

Accounting fees$5,785

Investing fees$409

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

STACEY PFINGSTENEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $88,269

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (19)

STACEY PFINGSTENEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

LOUIS MCFAULBOARD MEMBER

WILLIAM G BARRY JR2ND VICE-PRESIDENT

SUSAN COUVILLIONASSISTANT TREASURER

PETER WOLFFBOARD MEMBER

OUIDA LAUDUMIEYBOARD MEMBER

MICHAEL REIDBOARD MEMBER

MICHAEL MANCUSOPRESIDENT

MARGOT HAMMONDBOARD MEMBER

LOUISE SAENZTREASURER

ANTHONY TONY MARINO1ST VICE-PRESIDENT

LLOYD SHIELDSBOARD MEMBER

KEITH HARDIERECORDING SECRETARY

JIM GOODWINBOARD MEMBER

JESSICA KNOXBOARD MEMBER

JAMES G DERBESBOARD MEMBER

EDWARD DEANOBOARD MEMBER

CELESTE MARSHALLBOARD MEMBER

BRIAN LUCKETTBOARD MEMBER

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1953
Location: 1440 MOSS ST, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70119-2904
County: Orleans
In care of: HARRY BARKERDING
Primary officer: HARRY BARKERDING, TREASURER

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailinfo@louisianalandmarks.org Phone(504) 482-0312

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: January 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: HIENZ & MACALUSO LLC
NTEE classification: Education (B)
IRS tax category: Education