Choice Foundation a Non-Profit Corporation
Support public education initiatives that serve all children holistically.
Choice Foundation a Non-Profit Corporation at a glance
In short: Choice Foundation a Non-Profit Corporation gave $10K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $10K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $10,000
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- Average grant
- $10,000
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,279,912
- -23.1% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Choice Foundation a Non-Profit Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Community Academies of New Orleans ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Academies of New Orleans New Orleans, LA | To assist CANO with operating its charter schools. | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $2,279,912 | $12,321 | $248,605 | $10,000 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $2,966,485 | $19,031,662 | $20,701,912 | — | — | $-376,115 |
About Choice Foundation a Non-Profit Corporation
Based on IRS filings
Choice Foundation a Non-Profit Corporation is a public charity focused on Education, based in New Orleans, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Choice Foundation a Non-Profit Corporation is led by James Fulton, Executive Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 8 officers listed in 2021 is compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
James Fulton
Executive Director
Interim Executive Director → Executive Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$122K (2020) → $50K (2021)
Anthony Carter
Boar Chair
Vice Chair → Boar Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Browne
Treasurer
General Member → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hans Jonassen
General Board Member
Treasurer → General Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Swanson
General Member
Board Chair → General Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kate Werner
General Member
Secretary → General Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Worley
General Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Lodrig
Vice Chair
General Member → Vice Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Blair Hodgson (2020) — General Member
- Former: Donald Beery (2020) — General Member
- Former: Fritz Gomila (2020) — General Member
- Former: Jesse Stewart (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Marc Napolean (2020) — General Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $50K, to James Fulton (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Choice Foundation a Non-Profit Corporation
How much does Choice Foundation a Non-Profit Corporation give each year?
Choice Foundation a Non-Profit Corporation gave $10K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990.
How large is Choice Foundation a Non-Profit Corporation?
Choice Foundation a Non-Profit Corporation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $12K.
What is Choice Foundation a Non-Profit Corporation?
Choice Foundation a Non-Profit Corporation is a public charity focused on Education, based in New Orleans, LA. It holds $2.3M in total assets as of 2021.
Where does Choice Foundation a Non-Profit Corporation operate?
Choice Foundation a Non-Profit Corporation has awarded grants in Louisiana.
What is Choice Foundation a Non-Profit Corporation's EIN?
Choice Foundation a Non-Profit Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2024597. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
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 2021 (received by the IRS September 6, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
Live grants for the work Choice Foundation a Non-Profit Corporation funds
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