The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Louisiana

MISSION:

TO RAISE FUNDS IN THE NORTH LOUISIANA AREA FOR THE SUPPORT OF NATIONAL AND OVERSEAS JEWISH AGENCIES AND ACTIVITIES OF A CHARITABLE, CULTURAL, RELIGIOUS AND PHILANTHROPIC NATURE, AND TO ACT AS A JEWISH CHARITABLE AND WELFARE AGENCY AT THE LOCAL LEVEL

MISSION:

ALL PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO DELIVER SERVICES TO THE ELDERLY OF JEFFERSON DAVIS PARISH. WE ARE THE DESIGNATED AGENCY FOR MEAL SERVICES, SENIOR CENTERS, HOMEMAKERS, TRANSPORT AND OTHER SERVICES TO THE AGING.

MISSION:

THE AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY EXISTS TO PROMOTE THE CULTURE AND APPRECIATION OF THE ROSE, THROUGH EDUCATION AND RESEARCH TO MEMBERS, TO LOCAL ROSE SOCIETIES AND THEIR MEMBERS, AND TO THE PUBLIC.

MISSION:

CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES PROVIDES THE COMMUNITY WITH SERVICES RELATED TO EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR ELDERLY. COUNSELING SERVICES, DISASTER RELIEF, FOSTER GRANDPARENT SERVICE, ETC. (ALL LISTED UNDER PROGRAM SERVICES)

MISSION:

TO PREPARE STUDENTS OF HIGH ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN LIFE.

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.

MISSION:

THE ORCHARD FOUNDATION IS A NONPROFIT LOCAL EDUCATION FUND ESTABLISHED AS A RESOURCE FOR CENTRAL LOUISIANA THAT WORKS WITH SCHOOL DISTRICTS, BUSINESSES, AND COMMUNITIES TO IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN A NINE-PARISH SERVICE AREA: ALLEN, AVOYELLES, CATAHOULA, GRANT, LASALLE, NATCHITOCHES, RAPIDES, VERNON AND WINN. THE ORCHARD FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT FOR CENTRAL LOUISIANA STUDENTS BY PROMOTING BEST PRACTICES; RECRUITING, RETAINING, AND REWARDING EXCELLENT AND INNOVATIVE TEACHERS; BUILDING SCHOOL LEADERSHIP; AND STRENGTHENING SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS. THE ORCHARD FOUNDATION'S ACTIVITIES AS DESCRIBED ARE CARRIED OUT FOR THE BENEFIT OF ITS SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION, THE RAPIDES FOUNDATION.THE ORCHARD FOUNDATION IS A 509(A)(3) TYPE I SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION.

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.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the cooperative 501(c)(14) associations that use money deposited by a group of people (e.g., fellow employees) and lend it out again to people in the same group at favorable interest rates.

MISSION:

OZANAM INN'S EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO AID, ASSIST AND PROVIDE REFUGE, HOUSING, CLOTHING, MEALS AND COUNSELING FOR HOMELESS, TRANSIENT AND INDIGENT PERSONS.

MISSION:

TO SUPPORT THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF THE CITY OF BATON ROUGE'S OUTREACH PROGRAMS.

MISSION:

A NETWORK OF FRIENDS, INSPIRED BY GOSPEL VALUES, GROWING IN HOLINESS AND BUILDING A MORE JUST WORLD THROUGH PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH AND SERVICE TO PEOPLE IN NEED.

MISSION:

TO DELIVER COMPREHENSIVE QUALITY HEALTH SERVICES BY IMPROVING THE ACCESSIBILITY, AVAILABILITY AND ACCEPTABILITY OF SUCH SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE WITHIN THE SERVICE AREA.

MISSION:

MAINTAIN & OPERATE A WATER SYSTEM CONSTRUCTED FOR THE BENEFIT OF MEMBERS IN MILTON, LA.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING. TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND ACQUISITION OF COMPETENCIES THAT SUPPORT AND STRENGTHEN INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY FUNCTIONS FOR THE CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMMUNITY.

MISSION:

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE STATE'S CITIZENS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OFFERED THROUGH ITS COLLEGES. LCTCS STRIVES TO INCREASE THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOUISIANA'S WORKFORCE TO SUCCEED THROUGH SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAMS. AND, IT WORKS TO PROVIDE CITIZENS THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN CONTINUOUSLY. LCTCS IS COMMITTED TO TEACHING WHAT IS NEEDED, WHEN IT IS NEEDED, AND WHERE IT IS NEEDED WITHIN AVAILABLE RESOURCES.

MISSION:

EDUCATE IN ORDER TO ADVANCE THE PUBLIC'S KNOWLEDGE OF AND APPRECIATION FOR THE VALUE OF ART AS A SOURCE OF BEAUTY, INSPIRATION, INFORMATION AND EXPRESSION. TO PRESERVE, EXHIBIT AND PROMOTE VISUAL ART THROUGHOUT CENTRAL LOUISIANA IN A WAY THAT CONTRIBUTES TO THE QUALITY OF LIFE.

MISSION:

PROVIDING SUPPORT AND INCOME FOR THE EDUCATIONAL, RELIGIOUS, AND CHARITIBLE PURPOSES OF THE BROTHERS OF THE SACRED HEART

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.

MISSION:

THE LOUISIANA PRIMARY CARE ASSOCIATION, INC. WORKS TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY BASED HEALTH SERVICES THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, PUBLIC AWARENESS AND LEVERAGING RESOURCES.