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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?

CityOrganization Count
Baton Rouge2,715
Shreveport1,333
Lafayette988
Metairie721
Lake Charles615
Alexandria597
Monroe523
Slidell383
Houma345
Covington293
Mandeville263
Bossier City255
West Monroe249
Hammond247
Thibodaux242
Kenner232
Ruston218
New Iberia205
Marrero177
Gretna175

Explore Nonprofits in Louisiana

Start Corporation

Houma, LA

Assets: $17m

Revenue: $37m

MISSION:

START CORPORATION HAS BEEN AN INNOVATOR AND MOTIVATOR FOR COMMUNITY PROJECTS SERVING DISABLED, MENTALLY ILL, AND HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS SINCE ITS INCEPTION. IT OFFERS THESE TYPES OF INDIVIDUALS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR INDEPENDENCE AND SELF-RELIANCE THROUGH COMMUNITY SERVICES.

Milford Wampold Support Foundation

Baton Rouge, LA

Assets: $17m

Revenue: $29k

MISSION:

THE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE MILFORD WAMPOLD SUPPORT FOUNDATION IS TO [CONT'D ON SCH O] PROVIDE FUNDS TO AND OPERATE FOR THE BENEFIT OF (1) THE BATON ROUGE AREA FOUNDATION, AN ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE CODE, AND A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 509(A)(1) OF THE CODE, BECAUSE IT IS AN ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN SECTION 170(B)(1)(A)(VI) OF THE CODE; AND (2) SUCH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WHICH ARE EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE CODE, AND ARE DESCRIBED IN SECTION 509(A)(1) OR (A)(2) OF THE CODE, AND ARE ORGANIZED AND OPERATED TO SUPPORT SUCH RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, AND EDUCATIONAL USES AND PURPOSES.

Peltier Foundation

Thibodaux, LA

Assets: $17m

Revenue: $1m

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.

Ben E Factor Foundation

New Iberia, LA

Assets: $17m

Revenue: $631k

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.

Discovery Health Sciences Foundation Inc

Metairie, LA

Assets: $17m

Revenue: $40m

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF DISCOVERY HEALTH SCIENCES FOUNDATION IS TO PROVIDE A RIGOROUS LEARNING ENVIRONMENT WHERE STUDENTS ACHIEVE ACADEMICALLY, DEVELOP INTELLECTUAL CURIOSITY, AND PRACTICE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY WHILE EXPLORING HEALTH AND SCIENCE TOPICS AND CAREERS.

The Newton B Thomas Support Foundation

Baton Rouge, LA

Assets: $17m

Revenue: $1m

MISSION:

TO ASSIST BRAF IN ITS MISSION TO SUPPORT PEOPLE IN BATON ROUGE AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS.

Collegiate Academies

New Orleans, LA

Assets: $17m

Revenue: $54m

MISSION:

COLLEGIATE ACADEMIES BUILDS WORLD-CLASS PUBLIC SCHOOLS THAT PREPARE ALL STUDENTS FOR COLLEGE SUCCESS AND LIVES OF UNLIMITED OPPORTUNITY.

Samuel Z Stone Cipr Support Trust

New Orleans, LA

Assets: $17m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

TO SUPPORT TULANE'S PROGRAMS AND RESEARCH CONDUCTED BY CIPR

Leo W Seal United Methodist Church Trust

New Orleans, LA

Assets: $17m

Revenue: $221k

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.

New Orleans Regional Business Development Loan Corporation

New Orleans, LA

Assets: $17m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THIRTEEN LOUISIANA PARISHES IN ORDER TO ENSURE GREATER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, ENCOURAGE AND ASSIST GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF BUSINESS CONCERNS AND TO STIMULATE, ENCOURAGE AND CREATE THE EXPANSION OF BUSINESSES AND INDUSTRIES.

State Chartered Credit Unions In Louisiana

Metairie, LA

Assets: $17m

Revenue: $560k

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE MEMBERS SAVINGS AND INVESTMENT OPTIONS THAT PROVIDE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE EARNINGS AND VARIOUS TYPES OF LOANS AT LOW COMPETITIVE RATES.

New Orleans Physician Services Inc

Marrero, LA

Assets: $17m

Revenue: $43m

MISSION:

FACILITATE THE PROVISION OF HEALTHCARE AND OTHER SOCIAL SERVICES TO ,[CONT'D ON SCH. O] INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING THE INDIGENT, IN THE PARISH OF JEFFERSON, LOUISIANA.

Lighthouse For The Blind In New Orleans

New Orleans, LA

Assets: $17m

Revenue: $7m

MISSION:

TO EMPOWER PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH EMPLOYMENT, SERVICES AND ADVOCACY.

Avoyelles Public Charter School Inc

Mansura, LA

Assets: $16m

Revenue: $8m

MISSION:

TO EDUCATE UTILZING DIFFERENT AND INNOVATIVE TEACHING METHODS.

Firemens Chartable & Benevolent Assoc

New Orleans, LA

Assets: $16m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

TO MAINTAIN A SYSTEM OF RELIEF AND BENEVOLENCE TO PROTECT AND ASSIST IT'S MEMBERS, WIDOWS AND ORPHANS

The International School Of Louisiana

New Orleans, LA

Assets: $16m

Revenue: $17m

MISSION:

A PUBLIC SCHOOL OFFERING A FOREIGN-LANGUAGE BASED ACADEMIC PROGRAM WITH A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE.

Downsville Community Charter Inc

Downsville, LA

Assets: $16m

Revenue: $6m

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF DCCS IS: BY FOCUSING ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF A WORLD CLASS, RURAL SCHOOL, DCCS WILL ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY AS EQUAL PARTNERS IN THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS AND ACHIEVEMENT OF ALL CHILDREN.

Friends Of Jefferson Rise

Harvey, LA

Assets: $16m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is the fund-raising entity for a single institution within the Human Services major group area.

Foundation For Louisiana

New Orleans, LA

Assets: $16m

Revenue: $5m

MISSION:

THE FOUNDATION FOR LOUISIANA IS A CATALYST FOR JUSTICE. FFL INVESTS IN (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) COMMUNITIES AND IDEAS, BUILDS PARTNERSHIPS, AND TRANSFORMS POLICIES AND SYSTEMS FOR AN EQUITABLE, STRONGER LOUISIANA.

Goodwill Industries Of North Louisiana Inc

Shreveport, LA

Assets: $16m

Revenue: $13m

MISSION:

GOODWILL IMPROVES PEOPLES LIVES THROUGH THE POWER OF WORK BY PROVIDING EMPLOYMENT, EMPLOYMENT TRAINING, JOB PLACEMENT SERVICES AND CRITICAL COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE A DISABILITY, PEOPLE WHO LACK EDUCATION OR JOB EXPERIENCE, HOUSEHOLDS FACING ECONOMIC CHALLENGES, AND OTHERS IN NEED.