Explore Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations Nonprofits in Louisiana
The Greater New Orleans Foundation
New Orleans, LA
Assets: $431m
Revenue: $52m
Employees: 35
MISSION:
THE GREATER NEW ORLEANS FOUNDATION (GNOF) IS THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (CONT'D ON SCH O)
Baton Rouge Area Foundation
Baton Rouge, LA
Assets: $321m
Revenue: $55m
Employees: 37
MISSION:
FOUNDATION UNITES HUMAN & FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE IN SOUTHERN LOUISIANA
Lsu Health Sciences Foundation In Shreveport
Shreveport, LA
Assets: $271m
Revenue: $12m
Employees: 14
MISSION:
THE SOLE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO INSPIRE DONORS TO INVEST IN LSU HEALTH SHREVEPORT AND TO PROPERLY STEWARD CONTRIBUTIONS TOWARD ITS SUPPORT.
Huey And Angelina Wilson Foundation
Baton Rouge, LA
Assets: $180m
Revenue: $15m
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.
Community Foundation Of North Louisiana
Shreveport, LA
Assets: $175m
Revenue: $19m
Employees: 13
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to make grants for charitable purposes in a specific community or region. The funds available to a community foundation are usually derived from many donors and held in an endowment that is independently administered; income earned by the endowment is then used to make grants.
Community Foundation Of Acadiana
Lafayette, LA
Assets: $168m
Revenue: $23m
Employees: 11
MISSION:
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ACADIANA WAS CREATED TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR REGION. THE FOUNDATION ACHIEVES THIS GOAL BY INCREASING CHARITABLE GIVING, CREATING MEANINGFUL AND EFFECTIVE GIVING OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR DONORS, AND PROVIDING LEADERSHIP IN OUR REGION. THESE EFFORTS ARE GROUNDED IN THE BELIEF THAT THROUGH PHILANTHROPY THE FOUNDATION CAN POSITIVELY IMPACT OUR COMMUNITY. THE FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO SERVICING AND BENEFITTING THE GEOGRAPHIC AREA OF SOUTH-CENTRAL LOUISIANA. IT HAS POSITIONED ITSELF AS A "TOOL" FOR INDIVIDUAL DONORS, FAMILIES AND CORPORATIONS TO INCREASE AND ENHANCE THEIR CHARITABLE AND PHILANTHROPIC INTERESTS. IT HAS ALSO POSITIONED ITSELF AS A "TOOL" FOR OTHER ENTITIES (INCLUDING LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENTITIES) TO HELP REALIZE OBJECTIVES AND/OR PROJECTS THAT MAY NEED AN OBJECTIVE THIRD PARTY.
Goldring Family Foundation
Metairie, LA
Assets: $135m
Revenue: $40m
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.
Stuller Family Foundation
Lafayette, LA
Assets: $117m
Revenue: $16m
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.
Wilbur Marvin Foundation
Baton Rouge, LA
Assets: $116m
Revenue: $-552k
MISSION:
FUNDING TAX EXEMPT ORGS. WHICH ARE OPERATED TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY OR EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES THAT WILL EFFECTIVELTY PROMOTE THE WELL-BEING OF MAN-KIND.
Zemurray Foundation
New Orleans, LA
Assets: $105m
Revenue: $-478k
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.
Arlene And Joseph Meraux Charitable Foundation
Violet, LA
Assets: $94m
Revenue: $5m
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.
Jewish Endowment Foundation
Metairie, LA
Assets: $92m
Revenue: $7m
Employees: 7
MISSION:
THE JEWISH ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION OF LOUISIANA (JEF), CHARTERED IN 1967, ENSURES A SECURE FUTURE AND AN ENDURING LEGACY BY SERVING AS AN ESSENTIAL RESOURCE FOR JEWISH AND NON-JEWISH PHILANTHROPY.
Helis Foundation
New Orleans, LA
Assets: $85m
Revenue: $5m
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.
The Oscar J Tolmas Charitable Trust
Metairie, LA
Assets: $58m
Revenue: $3m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.
United Methodist Foundation Of La
Baton Rouge, LA
Assets: $49m
Revenue: $6m
Employees: 8
MISSION:
SUPPORT THE MINISTRIES OF THE METHODIST CHURCH THROUGH PLANNED GIVING SERVICES - TRUSTS AND ENDOWMENTS
The William B Wiener Jr Foundation
Shreveport, LA
Assets: $43m
Revenue: $3m
MISSION:
TO SUPPORT THE ROCKEFELLER FAMILY FUND, INC., A PUBLIC CHARITY WHOSE MISSION IS TO PROMOTE A SUSTAINABLE, JUST, FREE, AND PARTICIPATORY SOCIETY.
Patrick F Taylor Foundation
New Orleans, LA
Assets: $42m
Revenue: $2m
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.
Matilda Gedding Gray Foundation
Lake Charles, LA
Assets: $40m
Revenue: $3m
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.
Entergy Charitable Foundation
New Orleans, LA
Assets: $40m
Revenue: $3m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the private foundations whose grant funds are derived primarily from the contributions of a profit-making business organization.
Lois And Lloyd Hawkins Jr Foundation
New Orleans, LA
Assets: $39m
Revenue: $3m
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.