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
Jerusalem Shriners
Destrehan, LA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $3m
Employees: 3
MISSION:
The goal of this organization Are the organizations, fraternal societies, or associations operating under the lodge system that do not provide life, health, accident, or other benefits to their members but rather devote their earnings to fraternal, religious, charitable, or other services. This code is used exclusively for organizations exempt from federal taxes under 501(c)(10) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Community Leaders Advocating Student Success Inc
New Orleans, LA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $8m
Employees: 78
MISSION:
THE MISSION OF FANNIE C. WILLIAMS CHARTER SCHOOL IS TO ACHIEVE THE HIGHEST SUCCESS THROUGH COLLABORATION OF STAFF, PARENTS AND COMMUNITY.
Dry Creek Baptist Assembly
Dry Creek, LA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 81
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE A CAMP FOR CHURCH GROUPS AND OTHER RELATED ORGANIZATIONS
Angel Wings Foundation
Metairie, LA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $755k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to administer centralized fundraising efforts and then in turn distribute the contributed funds to several nonprofit agencies. United Way and community chests or funds, the United Jewish Appeal and other religious appeals are examples of federated giving programs. (rev. 1/05)
Public Affairs Research Council Of Louisiana Inc
Baton Rouge, LA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 10
MISSION:
RESEARCH STUDIES LEADING TO THE BETTERMENT OF LOUISIANA GOVERNMENT AND EDUCATION.
Louisiana Lions League For Crippled Children Inc
Anacoco, LA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $828k
Employees: 76
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE A SUMMER CAMP FOR CRIPPLED AND DISABLED CHILDREN
Jack Webster Grigsby Foundation
Shreveport, LA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $836k
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.
Covenant Home
New Orleans, LA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $6m
Employees: 74
MISSION:
REVENUES DERIVED PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE OPERATIONS RELATED TO LONG-TERM CARE FOR THE AGED.
The Beekman Memorial Home
New Orleans, LA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $391k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to promote awareness of and appreciation for history and historical artifacts.
Amistad Research Center
New Orleans, LA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 21
MISSION:
COLLECTS ORIGINAL SOURCE MATERIALS ON AMERICAN ETHNIC HISTORY, RACE RELATIONS AND CIVIL RIGHTS AND THE AFRICAN DIASPORA.
Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association
New Orleans, LA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $9m
Employees: 8
MISSION:
THE ASSOCIATION SEEKS TO PROMOTE AND FURTHER THE THOROUGHBRED BREEDING INDUSTRY (CONT'D ON SCH O.) IN LOUISIANA. THE ASSOCIATION IS ENGAGED IN PROGRAMS FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE BREEDING OF THOROUGHBRED HORSES IN THE STATE OF LOUISIANA.
Lctcs Foundation
Baton Rouge, LA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $2m
MISSION:
TO PROMOTE CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL STUDIES FOR LOUISIANA COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM; TO SOLICIT AND ACCEPT GIFTS, GRANTS, APPROPRIATIONS, BEQUESTS AND FUNDS, INCLUDING PROPERTY, IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS, INCLUDING SCHOLARSHIPS AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL ENDEAVORS AND ACTIVITIES IN FURTHERENCE OF LOUISIANA COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM.
Bayou Community Foundation
Houma, LA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $5m
Employees: 2
MISSION:
BAYOU COMMUNITY FOUNDATION WAS CREATED TO STRENGTHEN HUMAN SERVICES, EDUCATION/WORKFORCE
Louisiana Wildlife And Fisheries Foundation
Baton Rouge, LA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 2
MISSION:
TO ENHANCE THE FISH AND WILDLIFE RESOURCES IN LOUISIANA. TO PROMOTE THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES (DEPT.) AND THE LOUISIANA WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES COMMISSION (COMM.). TO DEVELOP, EXPAND AMD IMPROVE THE FACILITIES OF THE DEPT. AND COMM. IN ORDER TO ENHANCE THEIR ABILITY TO PERFORM THEIR MISSION, ENCOURAGE PUBLIC ENJOYMENT AND USE OF FISH AND WILDLIFE RESOURCES IN LOUISIANA AND TO CONSERVE AND PRESERVE WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES HABITATS. TO FURTHER AID THE DEPT., THE FOUNDATION CONDUCTS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPS PROGRAMS THAT WILL COMMUNICATE TO THE PUBLIC, THE AIMS, OBJECTIVES AND NEEDS OF THE DEPT. AND COMM.
Omcns Medical Facilities Inc
New Orleans, LA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $610k
MISSION:
HOLDS TITLE TO REAL ESTATE & PERFORMS REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS FOR THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION.
Star And Crescent Foundation Of Louisiana Inc
Baton Rouge, LA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $352k
MISSION:
PROVIDE FOR EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP AT LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY AND RAISING FUNDS TO BUILD AN INVESTMENT PROPERTY THAT WILL PROVIDE REVENUE FOR EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS.
St Tammany Catholic Cemetery
New Orleans, LA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $-11k
MISSION:
SUPPORT THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF NEW ORLEANS
Baton Rouge Area Chamber
Baton Rouge, LA
Assets: $5m
Revenue: $5m
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE NINE-PARISH BATON ROUGE AREA.
Commcare Catahoula
Mandeville, LA
Assets: $5m
MISSION:
TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A STATE-OF-THE-ART LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY.
Friends Of Wwoz Inc
New Orleans, LA
Assets: $5m
Revenue: $6m
Employees: 17
MISSION:
FRIENDS OF WWOZ, INC. OPERATES A NONCOMMERICAL, EDUCATIONAL RADIO STATION WHICH WAS [CONT'D ON SCH O] LICENSED TO OPERATE BY THE FEDERAL COMMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION ON OCTOBER 29, 1981. THE STATION'S CALL LETTERS ARE WWOZ-FM THE MISSION OF THE STATION IS TO CELEBRATE THE CULTURAL DIVERSITY OF NEW ORLEANS AND ITS SURROUNDING REGIONS THROUGH MUSIC AND INFORMATION. THE STATION IS FUNDED MAINLY BY FEDERAL AND STATE GRANTS, SUPPORT FROM THE NEW ORLEANS JAZZ AND HERITAGE FOUNDATION, COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING AND UNDERWRITING CONTRIBUTIONS. THE BROADCAST HOURS OF THE RADIO STATION WERE 8,760 FOR 2023.