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
Youth Force Nola
New Orleans, LA
Assets: $5m
Revenue: $5m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to focus on influencing public policy within the Education major group area.
Cristo Rey Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA
Assets: $5m
Revenue: $4m
Employees: 46
MISSION:
TO EDUCATE STUDENTS FROM FAMILIES WITH LIMITED FINANCIAL RESOURCES IN ORDER TO HELP THEM SUCCEED IN COLLEGE AND IN LIFE.
Rudolph C Miller Community Fund
New Orleans, LA
Assets: $5m
Revenue: $532k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to administer centralized fundraising efforts and then in turn distribute the contributed funds to several nonprofit agencies. United Way and community chests or funds, the United Jewish Appeal and other religious appeals are examples of federated giving programs. (rev. 1/05)
Quad-Area Community Action Agency Inc
Hammond, LA
Assets: $5m
Revenue: $16m
Employees: 118
MISSION:
OPERATES AS A COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY ADMINISTRATING VARIOUS FEDERAL AND STATE GRANTS AND PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THE POOR AND DISADVANTAGED.
Marrero Estelle Volunteer Fire Company No 1
Marrero, LA
Assets: $5m
Revenue: $3m
Employees: 29
MISSION:
THIS ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FIRE FIGHTING AND FIRE PREVENTION SERVICES TO A PORTION OF THE 8TH FIRE DISTRICT IN JERFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA.
Giving Hope Inc
New Orleans, LA
Assets: $5m
Revenue: $13m
Employees: 28
MISSION:
GIVING HOPE EXISTS TO BRING GLORY TO GOD AND TO PROMOTE HUMAN DIGNITY BY ALLEVIATING THE SUFFERING OF UNDERSERVED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES BY PROVIDING THEM FOOD, CLOTHING, SHELTER, FREEDOM, AND TRUE TO OUR NAME, GIVING HOPE.
Louisiana Key Academy
Baton Rouge, LA
Assets: $5m
Revenue: $9m
Employees: 125
MISSION:
LKA IS A MODEL AND RESOURCE FOR THE COMMUNITY TO UNDERSTAND WHAT DYSLEXIA IS AND HOW COMMON IT IS SO THAT CHILDREN ARE IDENTIFIED AT AN EARLY AGE AND GIVEN THE APPROPRIATE REMEDIATION. LKA OPERATES A CHARTER SCHOOL WITH EMPHASIS ON TEACHING CHILDREN WITH DYSLEXIA.
Associated Professional Educators Of Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA
Assets: $5m
Revenue: $3m
Employees: 12
MISSION:
TO CREATE A FOCUS ON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, TEACHER ADVOCACY AND EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION FOR EDUCATIONAL PROFESSIONALS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF LOUISIANA.
Cajun Area Agency On Aging
Lafayette, LA
Assets: $5m
Revenue: $5m
Employees: 7
MISSION:
TO DELIVERY FEDERAL AND STATE FUNDED PROGRAMS TO THE ELDERLY.
Elise M Cambon Residuary Charitable Tr
New Orleans, LA
Assets: $5m
Revenue: $526k
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.
Idea Public Schools Louisiana Inc
Baton Rouge, LA
Assets: $5m
Revenue: $26m
MISSION:
IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS PREPARES STUDENTS FROM PRIMARILY UNDERSERVERED COMMUNITIES FOR SUCCESS IN COLLEGE AND CITIZENSHIP BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO STUDENTS IN GRADE K (KINDERGARTEN) THROUGH 12 (TWELVE).
Krewe Of Bacchus Inc
New Orleans, LA
Assets: $5m
Revenue: $6m
Employees: 2
MISSION:
MEMBERSHIP DUES AND ASSESSMENTS PROVIDE THE FUNDS NECESSARY FOR THE ORGANIZATION TO PUT ON PARADE.
Louisiana High School Athletic Assn
Baton Rouge, LA
Assets: $5m
Revenue: $3m
Employees: 19
MISSION:
TO PROMOTE, REGULATE AND DIRECT INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES OF LOUISIANA HIGH SCHOOLS.
The Arc Of East Ascension
Gonzales, LA
Assets: $5m
Revenue: $3m
Employees: 90
MISSION:
TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH SERVICES AND ADVOCACY THAT SUPPORT CHOICE, INDEPENDENCE AND DIGINITY.
Northshore Food Bank
Covington, LA
Assets: $5m
Revenue: $3m
Employees: 23
MISSION:
PROVIDE FOOD, CLOTHING, SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORT AND LOW-COST DENTAL CARE TO THE POOR AND NEEDY.
Foundation Health Services Inc
Baton Rouge, LA
Assets: $5m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 28
MISSION:
FHS ASSISTS ENTITIES THAT OWN AND OPERATE SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES. IT ALSO SUPERVISES PROVIDERS OF NUTRITIONALLY SOUND MEALS AND SNACKS TO APPROXIMATELY 500 CHILDREN IN APPROXIMATELY 110 HOMES IN PARTICIPATION WITH THE USDA CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM (CACFP), WHICH IS A PASS-THROUGH PROGRAM OF THE LDE FAMILY DAYCARE HOME PROGRAM
Donald Palmer Charitable Foundation
Metairie, LA
Assets: $5m
Revenue: $1m
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.
Junior League Of Baton Rouge Inc
Baton Rouge, LA
Assets: $5m
Revenue: $557k
Employees: 20
MISSION:
THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF BATON ROUGE, INC. IS AN ORGANIZATION OF WOMEN COMMITTED TO PROMOTING VOLUNTEERISM, DEVELOPING THE POTENTIAL OF WOMEN, AND IMPROVING COMMUNITIES THROUGH THE EFFECTIVE ACTION AND LEADERSHIP OF TRAINED VOLUNTEERS. ITS PURPOSE IS EXCLUSIVELY EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE.
Baton Rouge University Preparatory Charter School Inc
Baton Rouge, LA
Assets: $5m
Revenue: $6m
Employees: 46
MISSION:
BATON ROUGE UNIVERSITY PREPARATORY ELEMENTARY PREPARES STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE FIVE TO SUCCEED IN MIDDLE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL, AND COLLEGE.
Sowela Technical Community College Foundation
Lake Charles, LA
Assets: $5m
Revenue: $2m
MISSION:
ENSURING EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE AT SOWELA TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE BY PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS, ACTIVITIES IN RESEARCH, OR OTHER DESIGNATED BENEFITS FOR THE COLLEGE AND ITS FACULTY, STAFF, AND STUDENTS.