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Human Services : Youth Development, Shelter, and Crisis Services

Covenant House New Orleans

Opening doors for homeless and at- risk youth.

four stars

96.95

611 North Rampart Street New Orleans, LA 70112
tel: (504) 584-1111   Web Site
EIN: 58-1669937

Board Leadership
Philip Claverie
Board Chair

CEO
James R. Kelly
Executive Director

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 96.95 four stars
  Financial 95.70 four stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 10/01/2019 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

Covenant House serves hundreds of runaway, homeless, and at-risk youth (ages 22 and under). Since 1987, we have provided over 20,000 kids with food, emergency shelter, clothing, medical attention, individual & family counseling, educational assistance, vocational & job training services, life skills, short & long term housing, and so much more. In the past four years, our average daily census has increased from 45 to over 150 kids per night.
"We who recognize God's providence and fidelity to His people are dedicated to living out His covenant among ourselves and those children we serve, with absolute respect and unconditional love."
As a private non- profit, we are dependent on charitable donations for 80% of our funding.

Covenant House serves hundreds of runaway, homeless, and at-risk youth (ages 22 and under). Since 1987, we have provided over 20,000 kids with food, emergency shelter, clothing, medical attention, individual & family counseling, educational assistance, vocational & job training services, life skills, short & long term housing, and so much more. In the past four years, our average daily census has increased from 45 to over 150 kids per night.
"We who recognize God's providence and fidelity to His people are dedicated to living out His covenant among ourselves and those children we serve, with absolute respect and unconditional love."
As a private non- profit, we are dependent on charitable donations for 80% of our funding.

Impact Information

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Reported Results
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Total in 2017
Number of homeless youth and children who took refuge from the streets and abusive homes, receiving food, clothing, shelter, case management and counseling.
896
Percentage of youth and children in our 24/7 Emergency Crisis Center who were placed in safe, decent housing, including family reunification whenever possible.
74
Number of youth in our "Rights of Passage" transitional living program who received longer-term support, residing on-campus as they worked, saved, continued their education, and built life skills.
86
Number of residents and youth in the community who benefited from onsite adolescent and pediatric health services, provided in partnership with Tulane Medical School.
3,232
Number of participants who gain employment
281
Number of homeless youth enrolled in high school/GED programs
39
Number of homeless children enrolled in our Head Start Center operated by Catholic Charities
45
Number of youth provided with bus tickets across the country to reunite with family or relatives who were able to offer a stable and safe living environment.
157
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This impact information is current as of January 2020, when it was provided to us by GuideStar. At this time, Impact information published on this organization's page has no effect on its rating per our methodology.

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Financial

four stars

95.70

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 10/01/2019 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 82.7%
  Administrative Expenses 11.8%
  Fundraising Expenses 5.4%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.05
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 1.25
  Program Expenses Growth 7.9%
  Liabilities to Assets 8.1%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Covenant House New Orleans on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Covenant House New Orleans on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Covenant House New Orleans (LA) 96.95 four stars
The Drake House (GA) 93.80 four stars
Tennyson Center for Children (CO) 91.83 four stars
Children in Crisis (FL) 93.16 four stars
Emerald Coast Children's Advocacy Center (FL) 90.74 four stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $2,091,825
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $211,812
   Related Organizations $1,843,781
   Government Grants $1,310,762
Total Contributions $5,458,180
   Program Service Revenue $199,475
Total Primary Revenue $5,657,655
   Other Revenue $531,924
TOTAL REVENUE $6,189,579
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $4,723,663
   Administrative Expenses $683,330
   Fundraising Expenses $420,009
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $5,827,002
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $362,577
   
Net Assets $6,885,656

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Shelter & Crisis Care $2,453,275 51.9%
Rights of Passage $1,229,255 26.0%
Community Service Center $621,357 13.2%

Ratings History
Covenant House New Orleans has received 6 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2018-06 10/01/2019 96.95 four stars
2017-06 12/21/2018 97.82 four stars
2016-06 12/22/2017 97.70 four stars
2015-06 11/01/2016 97.50 four stars
2014-06 06/01/2016 92.30 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-06 11/01/2015 90.95 four stars
2013-06 12/01/2014 91.59 four stars
2012-06 09/01/2013 81.82 three stars
2011-06 11/06/2012 79.18 two stars
2010-06 12/23/2011 86.02 three stars
2009-06 09/20/2011 87.79 three stars
 
CN 1.0
2009-06 12/22/2010 85.37 three stars
2008-06 11/01/2009 83.07 three stars
2007-06 11/01/2008 64.90 one star
2006-06 06/01/2008 64.55 one star
2005-06 11/01/2006 64.79 one star
2004-06 09/01/2005 78.95 two stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 58-1669937
Name in IRS Master File COVENANT HOUSE NEW ORLEANS
NTEE Code P30
NTEE Classification Children's, Youth Services
NTEE Type Human Services - Multipurpose and Other
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (326) Care and housing of children (orphanage, etc)
(328) Combat juvenile delinquency
(349) Other youth organization or activities
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date June, 1986
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End June
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • June, 2017
  • June, 2016
  • June, 2015
  • June, 2014
  • June, 2013
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title Compensation from Affiliates
Not compensated -- Kevin Ryan President & CEO $226,144

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Covenant House New Orleans (LA) 96.95 four stars
Boys Town (NE) 86.60 three stars
Sunny Glen Children's Home (TX) 91.65 four stars
Cookson Hills Christian School (OK) 94.06 four stars
Avenues for Homeless Youth (MN) 90.80 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

Covenant House New Orleans
611 North Rampart Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
tel: (504) 584-1111
EIN: 58-1669937

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Board Leadership

Philip Claverie
Board Chair

CEO

James R. Kelly
Executive Director

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