The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Louisiana
Louisiana is home to 20k nonprofit organizations. In aggregate, these organizations account for $30b in revenue and employ 219.2k 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 | 2,518 | 38,224 | $6,864,562,229 | $3,457,016,227 |
| Shreveport | 1,237 | 22,126 | $2,896,501,953 | $251,158,626 |
| Lafayette | 913 | 9,205 | $1,029,534,661 | $284,578,907 |
| Metairie | 707 | 8,335 | $889,964,158 | $412,945,015 |
| Lake Charles | 594 | 7,529 | $868,063,063 | $176,810,298 |
| Alexandria | 520 | 4,260 | $499,190,359 | $25,938,603 |
| Monroe | 494 | 2,326 | $196,476,171 | $178,193,594 |
| Slidell | 340 | 668 | $32,629,261 | $10,994,610 |
| Houma | 310 | 1,401 | $94,209,375 | $10,849,369 |
| Covington | 266 | 1,688 | $145,552,712 | $50,047,803 |
| Mandeville | 236 | 2,954 | $133,141,819 | $3,627,058 |
| Bossier City | 234 | 433 | $59,407,019 | $2,665,630 |
| Thibodaux | 233 | 2,473 | $339,660,711 | $149,784,492 |
| Kenner | 226 | 653 | $60,034,393 | $9,684,998 |
| Hammond | 224 | 1,195 | $90,957,307 | $2,413,259 |
| West Monroe | 220 | 290 | $23,458,656 | $1,872,322 |
| Ruston | 199 | 1,468 | $97,490,822 | $48,179,038 |
| New Iberia | 186 | 1,318 | $77,839,762 | $33,274,454 |
| Marrero | 178 | 828 | $80,243,539 | $2,410,755 |
| Gretna | 163 | 471 | $33,850,612 | $10,328,838 |
Explore Nonprofits in Louisiana
Bpcc Foundation Inc
Bossier City, LA
Assets: $7m
Revenue: $2m
MISSION:
THE FUNDAMENTAL PURPOSE OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO PROMOTE THE EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL WELFARE OF BOSSIER PARISH COMMUNITY COLLEGE, TO IMPROVE THE COLLEGE'S FACILITIES SO AS TO PROVIDE BROADER AND EDUCATIONAL ADVANTAGES AND OPPORTUNITIES, TO ENCOURAGE EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT, AND TO INCREASE THE COLLEGE'S USEFULNESS TO THE CITIZENS OF LOUISIANA.
Shreveport Regional Arts Council
Shreveport, LA
Assets: $7m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 12
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to foster, nurture and sustain artistic excellence and create a climate in which the arts and humanities may flourish in a community.
Pontchartrain Housing Corp Iii
New Orleans, LA
Assets: $7m
Revenue: $1m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to build, rehabilitate, manage and/or provide rental housing for low-income individuals and families, older adults and people with disabilities; or which make purchasable housing available to low or moderate income families by offering lower priced housing and/or affordable payment plans, by arranging for interest or mortgage subsidies or by involving eventual owners in the construction process (sweat equity).
Public Affairs Research Council Of Louisiana Inc
Baton Rouge, LA
Assets: $7m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 11
MISSION:
RESEARCH STUDIES LEADING TO THE BETTERMENT OF LOUISIANA GOVERNMENT AND EDUCATION.
Shreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission
Shreveport, LA
Assets: $7m
Revenue: $3m
Employees: 38
MISSION:
THE SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER RESCUE MISSION, INC. EXISTS TO PURSUE THE PASSION OF JESUS CHRIST TO LIFT UP THE HUNGRY, HOMELESS, ABUSED AND ADDICTED.
United Way Of Acadiana Inc
Lafayette, LA
Assets: $7m
Revenue: $5m
Employees: 65
MISSION:
UNITED WAY OF ACADIANA IS WORKING TO BUILD A STRONG ACADIANA AND ADVANCE THE COMMON GOOD BY MOBILIZING OUR COMMUNITIES TO IMPROVE PEOPLE'S LIVES THROUGH THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF A GOOD LIFE: ESSENTIALS, EDUCATION, AND EARNINGS.
Oakbourne Country Club Inc
Lafayette, LA
Assets: $7m
Revenue: $4m
Employees: 158
MISSION:
OAKBOURNE COUNTRY CLUB IS A PRIVATE MEMBER OWNED COUNTRY CLUB WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE A SUPERIOR EXPERIENCE FOR OUR MEMBERS BY DEVELOPING RELATIONSHIPS, CREATING A SENSE OF CAMARADERIE AND INSTILLING PRIDE IN OUR MEMBERSHIP THROUGH THE DELIVERY OF QUALITY PRODUCTS AND SERVICES.
Louisiana Art And Science Museum Inc
Baton Rouge, LA
Assets: $7m
Revenue: $3m
Employees: 30
MISSION:
THE MUSEUM SEEKS TO ENHANCE THE UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF ART AND SCIENCE.
Nola Business Alliance
New Orleans, LA
Assets: $7m
Revenue: $7m
Employees: 23
MISSION:
THE NEW ORLEANS BUSINESS ALLIANCE WORKS TO ENSURE THE ECONOMIC SECURITY OF ALL NEW ORLEANIANS BY DIVERSIFYING THE LOCAL ECONOMY, DEVELOPING LOCAL TALENT, AND EXPANDING (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O, STATEMENT 2)
Young Audiences Charter Association
Gretna, LA
Assets: $7m
Revenue: $17m
Employees: 167
MISSION:
TO SPARK INDIVIDUAL LEARNING THAT PROPELS STUDENTS TOWARD THEIR ACADEMIC AND ARTISTIC FUTURES.
Warrior Notes
Destrehan, LA
Assets: $7m
Revenue: $7m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is the production of musical events, including concert series and music festivals.
Acadiana Legal Service Corporation
Lafayette, LA
Assets: $7m
Revenue: $9m
Employees: 149
MISSION:
THE MISSION OF ACADIANA LEGAL SERVICE CORPORATION IS TO MAKE HOPE, DIGNITY, AND JUSTICE AVAILABLE PRIMARILY TO LOW-INCOME, DISADVANTAGED, CHILDREN IN NEED OF CARE, AND OTHER ELIGIBLE RESIDENTS THROUGH HIGH QUALITY AND AGGRESSIVE CIVIL (NON-CRIMINAL) LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND EDUCATION. THESE SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO AN ESTIMATED 650,000 PERSONS IN ALSC'S FORTY-TWO PARISH SERVICE AREA. STATISTICS FOR 2021 INCLUDE 41,913 ENCOUNTERS, 6,841 CASES OPENED, AND 6,853 CASES CLOSED.
Metro Centers For Community Advocacy
Jefferson, LA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $7m
Employees: 32
MISSION:
OPERATES DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERS. SEXUAL ASSAULT, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ADVOCACY AND COUNSELING. OUR MISSION IS TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF VIOLENCE AND TO AID THE SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, STALKING AND SEXUAL ASSAULT.
Jefferson Convention And Visitors Bureau Inc
New Orleans, LA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $3m
Employees: 11
MISSION:
TO ACTIVELY PARTNER WITH THE TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY BY MARKETING AND PROMOTING JEFFERSON PARISH.
Louisiana Bankers Association
Baton Rouge, LA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $3m
Employees: 10
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to focus on influencing public policy within the Public, Society Benefit - Multipurpose and Other major group area. Includes a variety of activities from public education and influencing public opinion to lobbying national and state legislatures.
Citizens Committee For Education
New Orleans, LA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $12m
Employees: 149
MISSION:
HOMER A. PLESSY COMMUNITY SCHOOL FOSTERS PROJECT-BASED LEARNING THROUGH THE ARTS IN A JOYFUL AND DIVERSE ENVIRONMENT.
Institute Of Women And Ethnic Studies
New Orleans, LA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $8m
Employees: 41
MISSION:
IWES IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE MENTAL, PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR WOMEN, THEIR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES OF COLOR, PARTICULARLY AMONG MARGINALIZED POPULATIONS USING COMMUNITY-DRIVEN RESEARCH, PROGRAMS, TRAINING AND ADVOCACY.
Louisiana Credit Union League
Harahan, LA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 13
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.
Emeril Lagasse Foundation
New Orleans, LA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $3m
Employees: 8
MISSION:
EMERIL LAGASSE FOUNDATION SEEKS TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES TO INSPIRE, MENTOR, AND ENABLE YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL THROUGH CULINARY, NUTRITION, AND ARTS EDUCATION WITH A FOCUS ON LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT.
Kirschman Foundation For Health And Education
New Orleans, LA
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $175k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to support and fund raise for a single institution within the Education major group.