Louisiana Right to Life Educational Committee Inc
Promote the common good and the general welfare of the people of Louisiana through the advancement of reverance for the human life by reaffirming the principle that all human beings from the moment of connception are created equal and are endowed with... contd on Sch O
Louisiana Right to Life Educational Committee Inc at a glance
In short: Louisiana Right to Life Educational Committee Inc gave $349K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $39K), top state Louisiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $349,120
- +1063.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +800.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $38,791
- +29.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $34,460
- Total assets
- $3,657,626
- -1.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (10% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Louisiana Right to Life Educational Committee Inc
- Next open deadline
- March 30, 2027 (St. Tammany Pro-Life Youth Leadership Award)
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Louisiana Right to Life Educational Committee Inc
Choose Life License Plate Grant Program
Louisiana Right to Life Educational Committee Inc
Amount
Varies by year (2018: $36,750 distributed among 21 agencies)
Deadline
Deadline not published
St. Tammany Pro-Life Youth Leadership Award
Louisiana Right to Life Educational Committee Inc
Amount
$500
Deadline
Expected ~March
Based on past cycles
Who Louisiana Right to Life Educational Committee Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Florida Family Policy Council ($150K). Together the top 8 received $349K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 21 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Louisiana Right to Life Educational Committee Inc gives
- Giving grew 85% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2024) to $349K (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $349K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Family Policy Council | Education Radio Amendment 4 | $150,000 |
| Option Hope | Educational efforts and curriculum supp | $45,000 |
| LA RTL Federation | Support of pro life direct lobbying effo | $37,000 |
| Community Foundation of Acadiana | Acadiana pro life education | $34,460 |
| Community Foundation of Acadiana Lafayette, LA | Donation of Proceeds from Acadiana Gala | $34,460 |
| Choose Life Grants | Choose life grants | $26,600 |
| Opelousas Catholic School | Scholarships | $20,000 |
| Beacon House Adoption Services | 2024 Choose Life Grant | $1,400 |
| St Tammany Right to Life | Table Sponsorship for Breakfast | $200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,657,626 | $1,354,624 | $1,413,536 | $349,120 | 9 | $191,423 |
| 2024 | $3,722,091 | $783,471 | $529,002 | $30,000 | 1 | $9,618 |
| 2023 | $3,654,671 | $1,525,534 | $1,427,873 | $116,823 | 4 | $202,670 |
| 2022 | $3,669,377 | $1,316,613 | $1,516,035 | $188,439 | 4 | $25,793 |
| 2021 | $3,771,315 | $4,070,033 | $1,214,503 | $70,485 | 3 | $1,155 |
| 2020 | $880,326 | $1,314,787 | $1,323,033 | $183,532 | 3 | $368 |
| 2019 | $899,571 | $1,063,395 | $1,107,235 | $189,000 | 2 | $199 |
About Louisiana Right to Life Educational Committee Inc
Based on IRS filings
Louisiana Right to Life Educational Committee Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in New Orleans, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $349K. Net investment income was $191K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Louisiana Right to Life Educational Committee Inc is led by Benjamin Clapper, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Benjamin Clapper
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$85K (2022) → $0 (2025)
William Watkins
President Board Member
President & Board Member → President Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peggy Kenny
Executive Secretary Board Member
Secretary & Board Member → Executive Secretary & Board Member, 2020
Executive Secretary & Board Member → Executive Secretary Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
$13K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Celie Clark
Vice President Board Member
Vice President & Board Member → Treasurer & Board Member, 2024
Treasurer & Board Member → Vice President Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Godchaux
Board Member
Board Member & Treasurer → Board Member, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Nickelson
Treasurer
Treasurer & Board Member → Board Member, 2024
Board Member → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Gorney
Board Member
Board Member → Vice President & Board Member, 2024
Vice President & Board Member → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Rodi
National Delegate Board Member
National Delegate & Board Member → National Delegate & Board Me, 2023
National Delegate & Board Me → National Delegate Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Ellison
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dana Hammer
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Dana Hanner (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Frank Hoffman (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Robert Clapper (2019–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Ryan Verret (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Robert Winn (2019) — Treasurer & Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $93K, to Benjamin Clapper (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Louisiana Right to Life Educational Committee Inc
How much does Louisiana Right to Life Educational Committee Inc give each year?
Louisiana Right to Life Educational Committee Inc gave $349K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $30K across 1 grant.
What is Louisiana Right to Life Educational Committee Inc's typical grant size?
Louisiana Right to Life Educational Committee Inc's median grant in 2025 was $34,460, and its average grant was $38,791, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Louisiana Right to Life Educational Committee Inc give grants?
Louisiana Right to Life Educational Committee Inc's top state is Louisiana, with 10% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Does Louisiana Right to Life Educational Committee Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Louisiana Right to Life Educational Committee Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Louisiana Right to Life Educational Committee Inc's largest grantees?
Louisiana Right to Life Educational Committee Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Florida Family Policy Council ($150,000), Community Foundation of Acadiana ($68,920 across 2 grants) and Option Hope ($45,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Louisiana Right to Life Educational Committee Inc?
Louisiana Right to Life Educational Committee Inc reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
What is Louisiana Right to Life Educational Committee Inc?
Louisiana Right to Life Educational Committee Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in New Orleans, LA. It holds $3.7M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Louisiana Right to Life Educational Committee Inc's EIN?
Louisiana Right to Life Educational Committee Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1647634. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 30, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 20, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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