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
Terrebonne Historical Cultural Society Inc
Houma, LA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $189k
Employees: 5
MISSION:
TO STIMULATE INTEREST IN LOCAL HISTORY & CRAFTS & TO MAINTAIN MUSEUM PROPERTY & EXHIBITS
Community Sailing New Orleans Inc
New Orleans, LA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 17
MISSION:
THE ADVANCEMENT OF SAILING FOR ALL BY MINIMIZING ECONOMIC AND PHYSICAL OBSTACLES TO SAILING.
Humanitas Inc
New Orleans, LA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $473k
Employees: 2
MISSION:
HUMANITAS, INC. IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FORMED TO COMBAT COMMUNITY DETERIORATION, IMPLEMENT DECENT HOUSING THAT IS AFFORDABLE TO LOW AND MODERATE INCOME PEOPLE AND OTHER ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR THE HOMELESS, AND INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SAFE, DECENT AND SANITARY HOUSING UNITS IN THE NEW ORLEANS AREA.
Weston Water System Inc
Jonesboro, LA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $352k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide gas, electricity, water and sanitary services including the hook-up of services and the installation, maintenance and repair of necessary equipment.
Nathan Family Supporting Foundation
Metairie, LA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $-35k
MISSION:
THE SOLE ACTIVITY OF THE SUPPORTING FOUNDATION IS TO MAKE GRANTS TO TAX-EXEMPT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PURPOSE AND RESTRICTIONS OF THE JEWISH ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION OF LOUISIANA, AN EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3).
Baton Rouge Community College Foundation Inc
Baton Rouge, LA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $1m
MISSION:
RAISE FUNDS TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO ADVANCE, PROMOTE, OR OTHERWISE BENEFIT BATON ROUGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE.
Mer Rouge Community Services Inc
Mer Rouge, LA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $4m
Employees: 154
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to operate inpatient facilities, also known as convalescent hospitals and nursing homes, that provide skilled nursing and personal care over an extended period of time for people who are no longer in an acute phase of their illness.
Salmen Family Foundation
Metairie, LA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $-120k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.
International Brotherhood Of Teamsters
New Orleans, LA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $3m
Employees: 35
MISSION:
INTERNATIONAL UNION ORGANIZED TO EDUCATE WORKERS IN INDUSTRIES UTILIZING TEAMSTERS, CHAFFEURS, WAREHOUSEMEN AND HELPERS.
Family Foundation Of Southwest La
Lake Charles, LA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $343k
Employees: 2
MISSION:
TO DEVELOP AN ENDOWMENT TO PERPETUATE FAMILY AND YOUTH COUNSELING.
Pollock Area Water System Inc
Pollock, LA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $770k
Employees: 7
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE POTABLE WATER TO RURAL CUSTOMERS IN CENTRAL LA.
St Josephs Cemetery Association Of Marksville Louisiana
Marksville, LA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $142k
MISSION:
TO MAINTAIN AND UPKEEP A CEMETERY FOR BURIALS OF HUMAN REMAINS. TO PROVIDE FOR THE PERPETUAL CARE OF BURIAL CRYPTS, PLOTS AND GROUNDS.
Atkins-Crawford Foundation
Shreveport, LA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $38k
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.
Project Lazarus
New Orleans, LA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 21
MISSION:
THE PROVISION OF HOUSING AND HOUSING-RELATED SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS.
American Federation Of Teachers
Baton Rouge, LA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 18
MISSION:
TO ACT AS A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGENT; TO SEEK OPTIMUM WORKING CONDITIONS; TO PROVIDE MEMBERS WITH REPRESENTATION AND DUE PROCESS; TO PROVIDE LIAISON BETWEEN TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS AND SCHOOL COMMITTEE; TO PROMOTE PROFESSIONALISM AMONG MEMBERS.
Hospice Promise Foundation
Lafayette, LA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $1m
MISSION:
TO ASSIST PERSONS IN HOSPICE CARE AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH ESSENTIAL, NON-HOSPICE RELATED EXPENSES THAT THEY ARE UNABLE TO AFFORD THEMSELVES.
Sunset Elderly Housing Corporation
Lafayette, LA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $477k
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE HOUSING FOR THE LOW INCOME AND ELDERLY IN THE RURAL AREA
Baton Rouge Alliance For Students Action
Baton Rouge, LA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $3m
Employees: 11
MISSION:
THE ALLIANCE WAS CREATED TO ENSURE THAT STUDENTS ARE AT THE FOREFRONT OF SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT DECISIONS IN BATON ROUGE AND THAT A DIVERSE COALITION OF FAMILIES, CIVIC LEADERS, ELECTED OFFICIALS, AND BUSINESS LEADERS FROM ACROSS THE PARISH ARE ENGAGED IN DRIVING A PROSPEROUS FUTURE FOR STUDENTS IN EBR.
Biomedical Research And Innovation Park
Monroe, LA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $2m
MISSION:
THE MISSION OF THE BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH AND INNOVATION PARK IS TO STIMULATE THE ESTABLISHMENT AND GROWTH OF BIOTECHNOLOGY START-UP COMPANIES AND OTHER TECHNOLOGY-BASED BUSINESSES. BY FULFILLING THIS MISSION, THE BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH AND INNOVATION PARK WILL CONTRIBUTE TO ADVANCES IN HEALTH CARE, RURAL HEALTH CARE, PUBLIC HEALTH, BIOTECHNOLOGY AS WELL AS JOB CREATION AND ENHANCED ECONOMIC HEALTH TO THE REGION. THE BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH AND INNOVATION PARK WILL BE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE VISION OF ULM, VCOM AND THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT VISION OF THE REGION AS WELL AS FACILITATING TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AND COMMERCIALIZATION BY THE FACULTY AND RESEARCHERS AT AREA UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES.
Global Wildlife Foundation
Folsom, LA
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $3m
Employees: 44
MISSION:
EDUCATION - PROVIDE TOURS FOUR TO NINE TIMES PER DAY, SEVEN DAYS PER WEEK, WITH TRAINED INSTUCTORS TEACHING VISITORS ABOUT WATER AND LAND CONSERVATION, RECYCLING, ANIMAL HISTORY, GESTATION, NATURAL HABITAT, REASONS FOR EXTINCTION IN THE WILD OR ENDANGERED, OR THREATENED STATUS. PROVIDING EDUCATION MATERIALS ON ALL RELATED SUBJECTS. PROVIDING ADULT AND JUNIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE HANDS ON INVOLVEMENT. ESTABLISHED AS A DISTRIBUTION OF THE "WE'RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER," EDUCATION PACKETS. WORKING, CO-SPONSORING AND HOSTING OTHER NON-PROFIT GROUPS AND ART ASSOCIATIONS IN THE AREA.