The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Louisiana
Louisiana is home to 22k nonprofit organizations. In aggregate, these organizations account for $33b in revenue and employ 227.0k individuals.
Where Do Louisiana
Nonprofits Focus?
The IRS classifies nonprofits along 25 different categories or NTEE classifications.
*Remaining NTEE categories account for 0 organizations.
Where are Nonprofits
located in Louisiana?
| City | Organization Count | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | 2,715 | 39,125 | $7,695,365,699 | $3,458,440,899 |
| Shreveport | 1,333 | 22,895 | $3,156,815,617 | $263,292,056 |
| Lafayette | 988 | 3,968 | $1,857,875,481 | $438,347,385 |
| Metairie | 721 | 7,064 | $838,064,116 | $530,207,071 |
| Lake Charles | 615 | 6,931 | $902,129,884 | $177,302,639 |
| Alexandria | 597 | 4,301 | $488,117,744 | $24,642,071 |
| Monroe | 523 | 2,220 | $199,771,239 | $160,177,365 |
| Slidell | 383 | 632 | $68,462,890 | $12,110,478 |
| Houma | 345 | 1,477 | $99,886,244 | $13,258,688 |
| Covington | 293 | 1,949 | $151,934,865 | $55,361,185 |
| Mandeville | 263 | 3,476 | $147,407,651 | $7,029,282 |
| Bossier City | 255 | 528 | $59,572,499 | $2,588,879 |
| West Monroe | 249 | 343 | $30,086,696 | $1,127 |
| Hammond | 247 | 1,755 | $143,573,115 | $2,362,606 |
| Thibodaux | 242 | 2,635 | $396,439,275 | $141,491,412 |
| Kenner | 232 | 239 | $30,109,755 | $22,073,980 |
| Ruston | 218 | 1,528 | $101,540,324 | $44,039,228 |
| New Iberia | 205 | 1,400 | $83,277,042 | $32,230,623 |
| Marrero | 177 | 804 | $98,767,345 | $868,349 |
| Gretna | 175 | 613 | $51,452,469 | $10,035,589 |
Explore Nonprofits in Louisiana
Northshore Food Bank
Covington, LA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $3m
Employees: 17
MISSION:
SERVING THE NORTHSHORE BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO BASIC NEEDS.
Hospice Foundation Of Acadiana
Lafayette, LA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 4
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the organizations, sometimes referred to as public charities, that derive their funding or support primarily from the general public in carrying out their social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare. Although public foundations may provide direct charitable services to the public as other nonprofits do, their primary focus is on grantmaking.
Downtown Shreveport Development Corporation Local Development Comp
Shreveport, LA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $259k
MISSION:
PROMOTION AND ADVOCACY OF DOWNTOWN SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA
Ascension Classical School
Shreveport, LA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 22
MISSION:
THE MISSION OF ACS IS TO PURSUE THE GLORY OF GOD AND THE GOOD OF HIS PEOPLE BY PROVIDING A CLASSICAL AND CHRISTIAN EDUCATION FOUND UPON BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW, WHICH EQUIPS STUDENTS TO KNOW, LOVE, AND PRACTICE THE TRUTH AND CHALLENGES THEM TO STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE AS THEY LIVE PURPOSEFULLY IN SERVCE TO GOD AND MAN.
Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals
Jefferson, LA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 6
MISSION:
PROVIDE MATERIAL SUPPORT TO JEFFERSON PARISH ANIMAL SHELTER IN CARE OF HOMELESS ANIMALS AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO ANIMAL TRAPPERS TO SPAY AND NEUTER FERAL CATS AND DOGS AND NEUTERING OF FERAL AND PRIVATELY OWNED CATS AND DOGS IN JEFFERSON PARISH.
The Council For Quality Education
New Orleans, LA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $8m
Employees: 122
MISSION:
LAKE FOREST ELEMENTARY CHARTER SCHOOL IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.
Glencoe Education Foundation Inc
Franklin, LA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $6m
Employees: 98
MISSION:
GLENCOE OFFERS ALL CHILDREN A HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION THAT PREPARES THEM FOR THE 21ST CENTURY.
Francis X Bride Test Tr
Lake Charles, LA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $2m
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.
Amite Independent School
Amite, LA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $5m
Employees: 106
MISSION:
EDUCATION INSTITUTION (PRE-K -12TH) WITH THE OBJECTIVE FOR ITS STUDENTS TO OBTAIN PROFICIENCY IN WRITTEN AND SPOKEN ENGLISH; UNDERSTAND THE BASIC MATHEMATICAL AND SCIENTIFIC CONCEPTS; TO GAIN AN OVERVIEW OF THE SOCIAL SCIENCES, WITH BASIC KNOWLEDGE OF U.S. HISTORY, GOVERNMENT, AND ECONOMIC SYSTEMS; TO DEVELOP AN INTEREST IN ONE OR SEVERAL AREAS OF STUDY, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A LIFELONG CAREER OR PROFESSION; TO DEVELOP AN AWARENESS OF THE IMPORTANCE OF ONE'S PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING; TO BE EXPOSED TO MORAL AND SPIRITUAL VALUES WHICH WILL SERVE AS A GUIDE IN MAKING DAY-TO-DAY DECISIONS.
Louisiana National Guard Foundation
New Orleans, LA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $6m
MISSION:
TO SERVE THE LA MILITARY DEPT. IN ITS EDUCATIONAL, MILITARY ENHANCEMENT & TRAINING MISSION.
Alexandria Country Day School
Alexandria, LA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $5m
Employees: 86
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to run schools classified as elementary by state and local practice and composed of any span of grades not above grade eight.
International Union Of Operating Engineers Local 406 Hoisting & Por
Metairie, LA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $3m
Employees: 18
MISSION:
TO ELEVATE THE TRADE OF OPERATING ENGINEERS WITHIN THE CONTRUCTION INDUSTRY. TO BARGAIN, THROUGH NEGOTIATION, FOR A FAIR WAGE AND FRINGE BENEFITS FOR ITS MEMBERS.
Christus Foundation Shreveport-Bossier
Shreveport, LA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $1m
MISSION:
PROMOTING PHILANTHROPY AND CHARITY TO PROVIDE RESOURCES TO ENHANCE THE ABILITY OF CHRISTUS SCHUMPERT HEALTH SYS IN ITS MISSION OF EXTENDING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST.
The Arc Of East Ascension
Gonzales, LA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $4m
Employees: 113
MISSION:
TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH SERVICES AND ADVOCACY THAT SUPPORT CHOICE, INDEPENDENCE AND DIGINITY.
Lambeth House Foundation
New Orleans, LA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $341k
MISSION:
TO SUPPORT OR BENEFIT LAMBETH HOUSE, INC., A PUBLICLY SUPPORTED SECTION 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION.
Lake Charles Country Club
Lake Charles, LA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $3m
Employees: 115
MISSION:
TO OPERATE A GOLF COURSE AND PRO SHOP, TENNIS COURTS, SWIMMING POOL, MARINA, RESTAURANT AND BANQUET FACILITY FOR THE PLEASURE AND ENJOYMENT OF THE MEMBERS AND GUESTS.
New Orleans Jazz Orchestra Inc
New Orleans, LA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $326k
Employees: 1
MISSION:
TO CELEBRATE JAZZ MUSIC, A NATIONAL TREASURE, THROUGH LIVE MUSIC PERFORMANCES AND INTERACTIVE EDUCATION BY PROVIDING A POINT OF CONNECTION FOR CREATIVE, ENTREPRENEURS, AND NONPROFITS AT THE NEW ORLEANS JAZZ MARKET.
Rain Forest Art Foundation
Shreveport, LA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $102k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide informal arts educational programming and/or instruction but do not grant diplomas or degrees; or which offer services regarding the arts to educational institutions or to public entities involved in education.
East Jefferson General Hospital Foundation
Metairie, LA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $91k
MISSION:
THE MISSION OF EAST JEFFERSON GENERAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION IS TO GENERATE PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT TO EAST JEFFERSON GENERAL HOSPITAL THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, COMMUNICATION AND ACTIVE AMBASSADORSHIP TO THE COMMUNITY.
Community Receiving Home Inc
Alexandria, LA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $3m
Employees: 55
MISSION:
A NOT-FOR-PROFIT PROVIDING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR THE JUVENILE JUSTICE COMMUNITY OF RAPIDES PARISH. WE BELIEVE IN THE VALUE OF CHILDREN TO THE FAMILY AND COMMUNITY.