Step Up Louisiana Organizing Fund
Step Up Louisiana is a community-based organization committed to building power to win education and economic justice for all. We work with multiracial and intergenerational Louisianans to Step Up by campaigning, organizing from a racial justice perspective, and holding public officials accountable. We organize with parents, workers, students, and community members to disrupt systemic oppression in our schools and workplaces through voter education, advocacy, and action.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.4M
+82.1% YoY
Revenue
$3.3M
+127.1% YoY
Net Investment Income
$7K
+40.4% YoY
Expenses
$2.8M
+61.1% YoY
About Step Up Louisiana Organizing Fund
Based on IRS filings
Step Up Louisiana Organizing Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in NEW ORLEANS, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. Net investment income was $7K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,382,049 | $759,153 | $999,356 |
| Revenue | $3,323,797 | $1,463,596 | $1,440,783 |
| Expenses | $2,761,594 | $1,713,959 | $1,068,632 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $6,580 | $4,687 | $2,616 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
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No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gabbi Deculus | President | 1 | — |
| Taryn Branson | Vice President | 1 | — |
| Kevin Griffin | Director | 1 | — |
| Adrienne Dixson | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Jennifer Epps-Addison | Director | 1 | — |
| Jitu Brown | Director | 1 | — |
| Naima Savage | Treasurer | — | — |
| Shanan Waters | Director | — | — |
| Elizabeth Alex | Director | — | — |
| Anita Agustus | Director | — | — |
| Benjamin Zucker | Co-Executive Dir. | 40 | — |
| Maria Harmon | Co-Executive Dir. | 40 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Step Up Louisiana Organizing Fund?
Step Up Louisiana Organizing Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in NEW ORLEANS, LA. It holds $1.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Step Up Louisiana Organizing Fund?
As of 2024, Step Up Louisiana Organizing Fund holds $1.4M in total assets with $3.3M in annual revenue.
Where does Step Up Louisiana Organizing Fund operate?
Step Up Louisiana Organizing Fund has awarded grants in New York.
What is Step Up Louisiana Organizing Fund's EIN?
Step Up Louisiana Organizing Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1061102. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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