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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: October 2024 Expires: October 2025

Caddo Lake Institute

Standards Not Met
Standards Not Met
17 18
(318) 677-2516
400 Edwards St
Shreveport, LA, 71101-6134
https://www.bbb.org/shreveport/consumer/qualify/90118405
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Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Caddo Lake Institute does not meet the following 2 Standards for Charity Accountability:

Standard 17 (Web Site Disclosures)
Include on any charity websites that solicit contributions, the same information that is recommended for annual reports, as well as the mailing address of the charity and electronic access to its most recent IRS Form 990.

Caddo Lake Institute does not meet this standard because:

At the time of initial assessment, the Institute did not provide access to financial disclosure information on its website's donate page.

Standard 18 (Privacy for Written Appeals & Internet Privacy)
Address privacy concerns of donors by (a) providing in written appeals, at least annually, a means (e.g., such as a check off box) for both new and continuing donors to inform the charity if they do not want their name and address shared outside the organization, (b) providing a clear, prominent and easily accessible privacy policy on any of its websites that tells visitors (i) what information, if any, is being collected about them by the charity and how this information will be used, (ii) how to contact the charity to review personal information collected and request corrections, (iii) how to inform the charity (e.g., a check off box) that the visitor does not wish his/her personal information to be shared outside the organization, and (iv) what security measures the charity has in place to protect personal information.

Caddo Lake Institute does not meet this standard because:

At the time of initial assessment, the Institute did not provide a privacy policy on its website.

The BBB Wise Giving Alliance requested but did not receive complete information from the organization and is unable to verify the organization's compliance with the following Standard(s) for Charity Accountability: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19

Caddo Lake Institute meets the remaining 2 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Assessment performed by Greg Thompson, PhD CAP CFLE | Charity Review Director

Stated Purpose:
Conserve and improve the ecological value of Caddo Lake.

Year, State Incorporated:
2005, TX

Caddo Lake Institute is proud to work with local communities, organizations and others to protect the unique treasure that is Caddo Lake. Together we are addressing issues such as the need to return healthy flows of water to Caddo Lake, restore water quality in the watershed, control invasive species, and conserve significant lands. That work has included the designation of wetlands at Caddo Lake as “Wetlands of International Importance” under the Ramsar Convention, an international treaty created in 1971. A healthy watershed supports wildlife and animal habitats, recreation and the local economy.

For the year ended December 31, 2023, Caddo Lake Institute's program expenses were:

Total (Line 25-B) $276,881
Total Program Expenses $276,881

Chair of the Board
Mr. Don Henley

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation

Board Size
Not disclosed

Paid Staff Size
2

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on Caddo Lake Institute's IRS Form 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Source of Funds
Contributions (Line 1-f) | No delineation b/t fundraising and other $328,620
Investment Income (Net of Line 3 and 7-d) $22,110
Total Income $350,730

Programs: 71% Fundraising: 8% Administrative: 21%

Total Income $350,730
Total expenses: $391,459
  Program expenses $276,881
  Fundraising expenses $32,276
  Administrative expenses $82,302
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $-40,729
Beginning Net Assets $0
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $0
Total Liabilities $0
Total Assets $0

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