LION ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

EIN: 721008129 501(c)(3) Education

HAMMOND, LA

Total Revenue
$4,167,029
Total Expenses
$3,427,198
Total Assets
$3,476,891
Net Assets
$1,279,824
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1982
Legal Domicile
LA
Phone
9855495223
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

LION ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION, founded in 1982, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $4.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 85% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $740K, a strong 18% operating margin.

Mission

TO ASSIST THE SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA UNIVERSITY'S ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR SCHOLARSHIPS, OPERATIONS, AND ATHLETIC FACILITIES

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,336,043
Program Service Revenue $1,237,699
Investment Income $905
Other Revenue $592,382
TOTAL REVENUE $4,167,029

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $395,720
Salaries & Benefits $647,472
Fundraising Expenses $253,647
Program Expenses $2,755,712
Other Expenses $2,384,006
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,427,198

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $4,167,029 $2,257,081 +0.8%
Expenses $3,427,198 $2,588,444 +0.3%
Net Income $739,831 $-331,363 -3.2%
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
20
Independent Members
20
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
50

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
6
$0
Total Directors
20
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JESSICA BENNETT Vice President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MALCOM FITZHUGH PAST PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEXIS DUCORBIER Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BENNY LATINO III Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUZANNE GAUTIER Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TREY TANTILLO Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL TURNER Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELE SUTTON Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BETSY HOOD Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DENNIS WALLETTE JR Director 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT PERRILLOUX Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ZAC CARAMONTA Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRUCE BAUDEAN Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WAYNE RICKS Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RANDY PERISE Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHEN POCHE President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MERRICK LANAUX Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LANE DANIEL Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RYAN GONZALES Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEITH WITTIE Director 2.00
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 $4,167,029 $3,427,198 $3,476,891 $739,831
2024 $2,307,080 $2,588,444 $1,479,915 $-281,364
2023 $2,036,745 $2,020,127 $1,822,498 $16,618
2022 $1,876,980 $1,887,322 $2,289,919 $-10,342
2021 $1,559,540 $1,150,406 $1,347,103 $409,134
2020 $1,630,565 $1,861,700 $989,650 $-231,135
2019 $2,025,444 $2,120,168 $1,391,019 $-94,724
2018 $1,863,031 $1,825,634 $1,429,138 $37,397
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