United Way for South Louisiana

EIN: 720867661 501(c)(3)

Houma, LA

Total Revenue
$918,297
Total Expenses
$835,632
Total Assets
$2,440,205
Net Assets
$1,676,334
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1979
Legal Domicile
LA
Principal Officer
Alina Merlos
Phone
9858792461
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

United Way for South Louisiana, founded in 1979, is a small nonprofit that reported $918K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 9% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $836K left a modest 9% surplus.

Mission

Raise, collect, and distribute funds.

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $883,302
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $34,995
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $918,297

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $219,736
Salaries & Benefits $335,281
Fundraising Expenses $197,937
Program Expenses $471,314
Other Expenses $280,615
TOTAL EXPENSES $835,632

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $918,297 $841,991 +0.1%
Expenses $835,632 $990,004 -0.2%
Net Income $82,665 $-148,013 -1.6%
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
25
Independent Members
25
Employees
6
Volunteers
75

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
10
$61,287
Total Directors
25
$0
Key Employees
1
$61,287
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Alina Merlos Executive Director 40.00
Officer Key Emp
$61,287 $0 $61,287
Courtney Alcock Secretary 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
David Boudreaux Vice President at Large 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Darlene Rodrigue Treasurer 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Kim Elfert Board Member 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
Timothy Emerson Board Member 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
Earl Eues Board Member 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mike Fakier Board Member 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
Garett Hohensee Board Member 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
Paul Labat Board Member 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
Bryce Ledet Board Member 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jerry Ledet Board Member 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jay Clune Board Member 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
Joellen Marcel Board President 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Diane Yeates Board Member 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
Elmy Savoie Campaign Chair 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Greg Stock Board Member 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
Arlanda Williams Board Member 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sue Szush Past President 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Harvey Authement Vice President at Large 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Michelle Mickie Rousseau Board Member 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kristine Strickland Board Member 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
Vernon Bourgeois Board Member 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
Gary Palmer Board Member 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
Carlo Gagliano Fund Distribution Co-Chair 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Brett Duthu Fund Distribution Co-Chair 0.50
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
2024 $918,297 $835,632 $2,440,205 $82,665
2023 $841,991 $990,004 $2,403,594 $-148,013
2022 $1,474,431 $1,249,637 $2,388,888 $224,794
2021 $1,141,103 $776,675 $2,132,375 $364,428
2020 $1,148,747 $816,708 $1,797,731 $332,039
2019 $923,714 $932,552 $1,469,979 $-8,838
2018 $1,096,643 $895,194 $1,458,939 $201,449
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