The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Baton Rouge

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide services for the mutual aid and benefit of their members; that ordinarily have a lodge system whereby activities are carried out under a form of organization that comprises local branches, chartered by a parent organization and largely self-governing, and that make provision for the payment of death benefits, and for benefits in case of accident, sickness, or old age. This code is used exclusively for organizations exempt from federal taxes under 501(c)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code.

MISSION:

THE ARC OF LA FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORT THE ARC OF LA, WHICH IS A NON-PROFIT ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION OF AND FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE FOUNDATION IS DEVOTED TO PROMOTING AND IMPROVING SUPPORT AND SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES.

MISSION:

IMPROVE WORKING CONDITIONS OF LOUISIANA STATE POLICE

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE HEALTH INSURANCE TO LA CITIZENS WHO ARE UNABLE TO OBTAIN COVERAGE DUE TO HEALTH CONDITIONS.

MISSION:

FORMED FOR THE PROMOTION ANDPROTECTION OF AGRICULTURE.

MISSION:

TO SERVE THE HOME BUILDERS OF LOUISIANA BY REPRESENTING THE HOME BUILDER INDUSTRY BEFORE STATE AND REGULATORY BODIES.

MISSION:

THE ROTARY CLUB OF BATON ROUGE FOUNDATION'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WHICH WORK TO FULFILL OUR VISION FOR CHILDREN IN THE EAST BATON ROUGE AREA.

MISSION:

WRKF STRIVES TO ENTERTAIN AND TO INFORM ITS AUDIENCE THROUGH LOCAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL NEWS AND CULTURAL PROGRAMMING.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE HEALHTY MEALS AND NUTRITION EDUCATION FOR AT-RISK STUDENTS AFTER SCHOOL.

MISSION:

TO IMPROVE THE LIFE OF THE PEOPLE AND CATS IN OUR COMMUNITY BY RESCUING AND PROVIDING CARE, SHELTER, AND ADOPTION TO HOMELESS CATS AND KITTENS. TO ADVOCATE ROUTINE STERILIZATION OF CATS AND KITTENS FOR POPULATIONS CONTROL.

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF INDIVIDUALS BY FOCUSING ON THOSE WHO ARE IN NEED OF HOME HEALTH, PRIVATE-DUTY, OR HOSPICE CARE DUE TO HEALTH ISSUES, TO GRANT THE DREAMS OF THE TERMINALLY ILL WHO DO NOT HAVE THE FINANCIAL MEANS TO FULFILL THEIR OWN WISHES BY PARTNERING WITH OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANZIATIONS, TO ADVOCATE THE IMPORTANCE OF HEALTH BY SPONSORING COMMUNITY-ORIENTED EVENTS THAT BRING ATTENTION TO HEALTH ISSUES, AND TO AID THOSE AFFECTED BY NATURAL DISASTERS BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE INDEPENDENT OIL AND GAS PRODUCERS OF LOUISIANA.

MISSION:

ARRANGE CONTRACTS FOR THE EMPLOYMENT OF THE DISABLED

MISSION:

TO FOSTER, DEVELOP AND ENCOURAGE THE PROGRAM OF RURAL ELECTRIFICATION IN THE STATE OF LOUISIANA; AND TO FURTHER THE GENERAL WELFARE AND GENERALLY TO PROMOTE THE INTEREST OF THE MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION; TO FURTHER THE SAFETY, STABILITY, SECURITY AND PROSPERITY OF ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES; TO AID IN SOLVING THE PROBLEMS COMMON TO ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES, TO DISSEMINATE INFORMATION RELATING TO THE RURAL ELECTRIFICATION PROGRAM; TO COOPERATE WITH PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND CIVIC AND SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS IN THE PROMOTION OF RURAL ELECTRIFICATION AND NATIONAL, STATE, COMMUNITY AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT; TO PROVIDE SERVICES AND INFORMATION PROGRAMS THAT WILL STIMULATE LOCAL GROWTH, STABILITY AND SECURITY, AND STRENGHTEN THE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE PROGRAM IN LOUISIANA; AND TO OTHERWISE ASSIST THE MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION TO PROVIDE ELECTRIC ENERGY TO INHABITANTS OF MEMBER SERVICE AREAS AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE COST CONSISTENT WITH SOUND ECONOMY.

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE AMERICANISM IN LOUISIANA. AS PROVIDED BY THE NATIONAL CHARTER, THE PURPOSE OF THE AMERICAN LEGION IS TO UPHOLD AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; TO PROMOTE PEACE AND GOODWILL AMONG THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES AND ALL NATIONS OF THE EARTH; TO PRESERVE THE MEMORIES AND INCIDENTS OF THE TWO WORLD WARS AND THE OTHER GREAT HOSTILITIES FOUGHT TO UPHOLD DEMOCRACY; TO CEMENT THE TIES AND COMRADESHIP BORN O F SERVICE; AND TO CONSECRATE THE EFFORTS OF ITS MEMBERS TO MUTUAL HELPFULNESS AND SERVICE TO THE COUNTRY.

MISSION:

BATON ROUGE CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER SERVES ABUSED CHILDREN AND THEIR NON-OFFENDING FAMILY MEMBERS. SERVICES INCLUDE FORENSIC INTERVIEWS, THERAPY SERVICES, AND A FAMILY ADVOCACY SUPPORT PROGRAM.

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO PROMOTING, PROTECTING, AND PRESERVING THE HOMEBUILDING INDUSTRY AS A VIABLE ECONOMIC FORCE IN GREATER BATON ROUGE.

MISSION:

TO PRESENT AND PRODUCE PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAMS, PROVIDE ACCESS TO WORLD CLASS ARTISTS AND INNOVATIVE LOCAL TALENT, TO LEAD THE ARTISTIC REVITALIZATION OF DOWNTOWN BATON ROUGE, AND TO ENCOURAGE AND EDUCATE FUTURE AUDIENCES OF ALL AGES.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

MISSION:

HOUSE MAINTENANCE FOR THE SOCIAL SORORITY OF LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY.