Center for Planning Excellence
To coordinate urban, rural and regional planning efforts in Louisiana. We provide best-practice planning models, innovative policy ideas and technical assistance to individual communities.
Center for Planning Excellence at a glance
In short: Center for Planning Excellence gave $618K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $124K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $617,600
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- Average grant
- $123,520
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $6,033,437
- -2.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (59% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Center for Planning Excellence funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Southeastern Win ($255K). Together the top 4 received $618K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $618K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Win Chapel Hill, NC | support | $255,000 |
| LA clean energy Baton Rouge, LA | support | $250,000 |
| Alliance for Aff New Orleans, LA | support | $50,000 |
| Power Coalition New Orleans, LA | support | $50,000 |
| Power Coalition New Orleans, LA | support | $12,600 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,033,437 | $4,725,440 | $3,806,285 | $617,600 | 5 | $243,865 |
| 2023 | $6,210,262 | $3,572,073 | $2,656,951 | — | — | $113,072 |
| 2022 | $2,777,224 | $2,391,688 | $2,358,776 | — | — | $-83,380 |
| 2021 | $2,415,217 | $2,315,226 | $1,817,315 | — | — | $77,359 |
| 2020 | $2,121,162 | $2,701,191 | $2,356,353 | — | — | $29,941 |
About Center for Planning Excellence
Based on IRS filings
Center for Planning Excellence is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Baton Rouge, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $618K. Net investment income was $244K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Center for Planning Excellence is led by Susan C. Mannin, President & CEO on the 2024 filing; 6 of 21 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susan C. Mannin
President & CEO
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$211K (2024)
Robert Schneck
Chair
Treasurer → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
jeannette dubi
Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$110K (2023) → $136K (2024)
kim marousek
Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$136K (2023) → $140K (2024)
Lauren Marscha
Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$112K (2024)
Ashley Shelton
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Brandt
Director
Vice Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Rainwater
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Preston Castil
Director
Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Twilley
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Cochran
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Landrieu
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brenna Benson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ebony Starks
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erin Monroe
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Verchic
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Kemp
Vice President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$117K (2020) → $152K (2024)
Jerry Lemoine
Gvrmnt Affairs
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$104K (2024)
Cordell Haymon
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gordon Leblanc
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelsey Kornick
Vice Chair
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Camille Mannin (2020–2023) — President & CEO
- Former: Erin Wesley (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Helena Cunning (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Kelsey Funes (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Randy Roussel (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Ronnie Daigle (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Somesh Niga (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Deborah Sternb (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Janet Tharp (2020–2022) — Employee
- Former: James Brandt (2022) — Vice Chair
- Former: George Bell (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: James Slaton (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Kenya Messer (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jeanette Dubin (2021) — Employee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $211K, to Susan C Mannin (President, CEO). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Center for Planning Excellence
How much does Center for Planning Excellence give each year?
Center for Planning Excellence gave $618K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Center for Planning Excellence's typical grant size?
Center for Planning Excellence's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $123,520, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Center for Planning Excellence give grants?
Center for Planning Excellence gives mostly in Louisiana: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (41%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Orleans, LA (3 grants).
Does Center for Planning Excellence give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Center for Planning Excellence's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (5 grants).
Who are Center for Planning Excellence's largest grantees?
Center for Planning Excellence's largest 2024 grantees include Southeastern Win ($255,000), LA clean energy ($250,000) and Power Coalition ($62,600 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Center for Planning Excellence?
Center for Planning Excellence reported $6.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.7M.
What is Center for Planning Excellence?
Center for Planning Excellence is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Baton Rouge, LA. It holds $6.0M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Center for Planning Excellence's EIN?
Center for Planning Excellence's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3827040. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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