Covenant House New Orleans 
The information on this page was last updated 9/18/2026. If you see errors or omissions, please email: [email protected]
Summary
Since 1987, Covenant House New Orleans has offered a lifeline for youth facing homelessness, recognizing their boundless potential. As a trusted nonprofit serving the Greater New Orleans community, we've opened our hearts and doors to more than 650 youth & children ages 22 and older.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Covenant House New Orleans
611 N. Rampart Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
Website: www.covenanthousenola.org
Phone: 504-584-1111
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 581669937
CEO/President: Rheneisha Robertson
Chairman: Luis Zervigon
Board size: 15
Founder:
Ruling year: 1986
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 06/30
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
Much more than "just a shelter," we provide supportive counseling and the tools needed to help our youth become independent members of our community.
Mission statement
Inspired by faith, we are a community devoted to absolute respect and unconditional love ensuring that all youth experiencing homelessness can lead lives full of purpose and joy.
Statement of faith
Donor confidence score
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Transparency grade
C
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Rescue Missions/Homeless Shelters
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 643 of 1538 | 63 of 171 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 588 of 1539 | 66 of 172 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 960 of 1539 | 97 of 172 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 581 of 1539 | 56 of 171 |
According to the organization's Form 990, it received $865,051 in government grants in 2025.
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Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 9% | 7% | 10% | 7% | 7% | 4% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 7% | 7% | 10% | 7% | 7% | 4% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 93% | 100% | 98% | 99% | 99% | 99% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 8% | 6% | 9% | 6% | 6% | 5% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 7% | 0% | 2% | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 81% | 80% | 77% | 83% | 81% | 82% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 96% | 106% | 114% | 127% | 109% | 85% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 78% | 85% | 87% | 105% | 88% | 70% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 4% | -6% | -14% | -27% | -9% | 15% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 3% | -5% | -13% | -22% | -6% | 11% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 9% | 14% | 15% | 12% | 13% | 14% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.56 | 0.79 | 0.95 | 0.94 | 0.69 | 0.61 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 2.89 | 1.81 | 1.92 | 1.74 | 1.51 | 1.47 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.05 | 1.44 | 1.82 | 1.64 | 1.04 | 0.89 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 11.44 | 7.63 | 7.01 | 8.61 | 11.70 | 13.22 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.08 | 0.13 | 0.14 | 0.12 | 0.09 | 0.08 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 5.14 | 7.27 | 5.66 | 6.48 | 10.54 | 12.41 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 9% | 11% | 11% | 12% | 12% | 8% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 145% | 113% | 95% | 94% | 128% | 151% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Cash | $1,164,022 | $574,120 | $784,751 | $3,062,262 | $3,133,441 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $1,639,965 | $1,214,020 | $1,352,074 | $961,118 | $1,257,210 |
| Short-term investments | $1,792,141 | $2,577,710 | $3,144,428 | $3,227,371 | $3,740,027 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $4,596,128 | $4,365,850 | $5,281,253 | $7,250,751 | $8,130,678 |
| Long-term investments | $498,272 | $461,389 | $425,752 | $404,241 | $455,841 |
| Fixed assets | $3,135,499 | $3,393,508 | $3,132,276 | $3,225,741 | $3,330,623 |
| Other long-term assets | $91,508 | $174,691 | $375,376 | $54,676 | $41,900 |
| Total long-term assets | $3,725,279 | $4,029,588 | $3,933,404 | $3,684,658 | $3,828,364 |
| Total assets | $8,321,407 | $8,395,438 | $9,214,657 | $10,935,409 | $11,959,042 |
| Liabilities | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $602,496 | $622,845 | $613,674 | $619,732 | $615,219 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $602,496 | $622,845 | $613,674 | $619,732 | $615,219 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $287,347 | $260,239 | $452,243 | $674,742 | $388,308 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $287,347 | $260,239 | $452,243 | $674,742 | $388,308 |
| Total liabilities | $889,843 | $883,084 | $1,065,917 | $1,294,474 | $1,003,527 |
| Net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Without donor restrictions | $5,459,914 | $6,875,699 | $7,278,199 | $8,615,189 | $9,616,876 |
| With donor restrictions | $1,971,650 | $636,655 | $870,541 | $1,025,746 | $1,338,639 |
| Net assets | $7,431,564 | $7,512,354 | $8,148,740 | $9,640,935 | $10,955,515 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Total contributions | $6,196,890 | $6,844,607 | $6,771,358 | $6,863,892 | $8,388,287 |
| Program service revenue | $0 | $16,875 | $0 | $6,686 | $64,875 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $52,948 | $178,376 | $133,969 | $156,646 | $108,465 |
| Other revenue | ($45,377) | ($73,285) | ($78,971) | ($81,245) | ($56,387) |
| Total other revenue | $7,571 | $121,966 | $54,998 | $82,087 | $116,953 |
| Total revenue | $6,204,461 | $6,966,573 | $6,826,356 | $6,945,979 | $8,505,240 |
| Expenses | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Program services | $5,265,333 | $6,081,655 | $7,148,886 | $6,102,196 | $5,927,603 |
| Management and general | $911,901 | $1,176,002 | $1,004,129 | $973,160 | $990,891 |
| Fundraising | $418,506 | $681,938 | $495,799 | $474,439 | $350,398 |
| Total expenses | $6,595,740 | $7,939,595 | $8,648,814 | $7,549,795 | $7,268,892 |
| Change in net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Surplus (deficit) | ($391,279) | ($973,022) | ($1,822,458) | ($603,816) | $1,236,348 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | ($391,279) | ($973,022) | ($1,822,458) | ($603,816) | $1,236,348 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| William Bedrossian | President & CEO | $535,850 |
| Rheneisha Robertson | CEO, Ch-No/Secretary | $227,336 |
| Shawne Favre | CFO/Treasurer, Thru May 2025 | $136,833 |
| May Wyche | Chief Operating and Program Officer | $116,567 |
Compensation data as of: 6/30/2025
Response from ministry
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