Mission
To preserve the heritage of traditional Cajun-French Jambalaya and educate the public regarding the cultural significance of Cajun-French Jambalaya.
Public Charity
Jambalaya Capital of the World Gonzales LA Inc
Based in Gonzales, LA, Jambalaya Capital of the World Gonzales LA Inc operates as a Public Charity. The organization reported $338K in revenue, $362K in expenses, $850K in total assets for fiscal year 2025.
EIN: 300644703
Gonzales, LA
Cultural & Ethnic Awareness
NTEE: A23
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$338K
Total Expenses$362K
Total Assets$850K
Grant Records0
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at Jambalaya Capital of the World Gonzales LA Inc
How Jambalaya Capital of the World Gonzales LA Inc divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 9 years.
$86
Programs
the work itself
$11
Management
running the organization
$3
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $86 for programs
$63
The organization prepares its traditional Cajun-French Jambalaya at the annual Jambalaya Festival held in Gonzales, Louisiana
$19
The organization prepares its traditional Cajun-French Jambalaya at various festivals and events around Louisiana to support their mission
$4
The organization holds a Jambalya beauty pageant
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Officers & Directors
Treasurer
Bart Himel
Secretary
Joey Carnett
President
Mike Gonzales
Vice President
Tammy Guillory
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $338K | $362K | $850K |
| 2024 | $25K | $46K | $874K |
| 2023 | $343K | $299K | $890K |
| 2022 | $387K | $259K | $845K |
| 2021 | $122K | $64K | $789K |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $122K to $338K (+177%), with total assets most recently reported at $850K.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.