LOWLANDER CENTER

EIN: 464993987 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

MANY, LA

Total Revenue
$1,281,450
Total Expenses
$929,991
Total Assets
$1,095,947
Net Assets
$1,067,928
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2014
Legal Domicile
LA
Principal Officer
KRISTINA J PETERSON
Phone
3042662517
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

LOWLANDER CENTER, founded in 2014, is a community nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $1.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 139% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $351K, a strong 27% operating margin.

Mission

LOWLANDER CENTER SUPPORTS COMMUNITIES FACING CLIMATE CHANGE AND COASTAL EROSION WITH LOCALLY-DRIVEN, ECOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,277,008
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $4,442
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,281,450

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $105,252
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $884,553
Other Expenses $824,739
TOTAL EXPENSES $929,991

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $1,281,450 $536,520 +1.4%
Expenses $929,991 $543,002 +0.7%
Net Income $351,459 $-6,482 -55.2%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
2
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
7
$0
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ALEXANDRIA BRAHLER KEY EMPLOYEE 20.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELE COMPANION SECRETARY 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JACKIE CUMMINGS OFFICER 7.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
THERESA DARDAR PRESIDENT 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHIRLEY LASKA KEY PERSONNE 40.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAY NGUYEN OFFICER 7.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTINA J PETERSON KEY PERSONNE 55.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROSINA PHILIPPE OFFICER 15.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EVAN PONDER TREASURER 15.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $1,281,450 $929,991 $1,095,947 $351,459
2024 $536,520 $543,002 $736,815 $-6,482
2023 $858,346 $811,823 $803,756 $46,523
2022 $682,731 $590,283 $811,661 $92,448
2021 $673,574 $393,568 $620,737 $280,006
2020 $189,148 $131,956 $313,165 $57,192
2019 $141,758 $126,609 $258,951 $15,149
2018 $78,099 $197,591 $231,633 $-119,492
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