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
Boy Scouts Of America
Baton Rouge, LA
Assets: $5m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 33
MISSION:
THE ISTROUMA AREA COUNCIL OF BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA WAS FORMED UNDER A CHARTER FROM THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA. THE COUNCIL'S PURPOSE IS TO INITIATE AND CONDUCT SCOUTING PROGRAMS AND DIRECT FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS THAT PROMOTE SCOUTING.
Louisiana Museum Foundation
New Orleans, LA
Assets: $5m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 10
MISSION:
TO ENABLE SUPPORT, ADMINISTER FUNDING, AND RAISE AWARENESS FOR THE LOUISIANA STATE MUSEUM.
Louie Davis Foundation
Shreveport, LA
Assets: $5m
Revenue: $3m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide services related to research regarding diseases, disorders or medical specialties where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.
Home By Hand Inc
New Orleans, LA
Assets: $5m
Revenue: $665k
Employees: 4
MISSION:
HOME BY HAND IS AN NONPROFIT AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPER AND COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION ORGANIZATION SERVING NEW ORLEANS. THE ORGANIZATION CREATES NEIGHBORHOODS OF OPPORTUNITY THROUGH THE REDEVELOPMENT OF VACANT AND ABANDONED PROPERTIES AS SELF-HELP HOUSING AND ADVANCES
American Legion
Metairie, LA
Assets: $5m
Revenue: $136k
MISSION:
PARTICIPATING IN BOYS STATE PROGRAMS, PARTICIPATING IN AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL PROGRAMS, AWARDING AMERICHANISM MEDALS AT SCHOOLS, SPECIAL OLYMPICS, HIGH SCHOOL AWARDS.
Louisiana Associated General Contractors Inc
Baton Rouge, LA
Assets: $5m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 10
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to focus on influencing public policy within the Community Improvement, Capacity Building major group area. Includes a variety of activities from public education and influencing public opinion to lobbying national and state legislatures.
Friends Of Wwoz Inc
New Orleans, LA
Assets: $5m
Revenue: $6m
Employees: 17
MISSION:
FRIENDS OF WWOZ, INC. OPERATES A NONCOMMERICAL, EDUCATIONAL RADIO STATION WHICH WAS [CONT'D ON SCH O] LICENSED TO OPERATE BY THE FEDERAL COMMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION ON OCTOBER 29, 1981. THE STATION'S CALL LETTERS ARE WWOZ-FM THE MISSION OF THE STATION IS TO CELEBRATE THE CULTURAL DIVERSITY OF NEW ORLEANS AND ITS SURROUNDING REGIONS THROUGH MUSIC AND INFORMATION. THE STATION IS FUNDED MAINLY BY FEDERAL AND STATE GRANTS, SUPPORT FROM THE NEW ORLEANS JAZZ AND HERITAGE FOUNDATION, COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING AND UNDERWRITING CONTRIBUTIONS. THE BROADCAST HOURS OF THE RADIO STATION WERE 8,760 FOR 2022.
Community Directions Inc
Opelousas, LA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $245k
MISSION:
PROVIDE HOUSING FACILITIES AND SERVICES TO THE ELDERLY, HANDICAPPED, AND SUBSTANCE-DEPENDENT PERSONS OF OPELOUSAS AND VILLE PLATTE, LOUISIANA
Louisiana Youth Seminar Inc
Baton Rouge, LA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $483k
MISSION:
TO DEVELOP STUDENTS' RAW LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL INTO SKILLS THAT WILL HELP THEM TO SUCCEED IN LIFE.
International Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers
Shreveport, LA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $874k
Employees: 4
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to work to promote the rights of employees to fair remuneration and safe working conditions.
St Thomas More Catholic High School Foundation Inc
Lafayette, LA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $172k
MISSION:
SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OF ST. THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
Nancy F Link Foundation
Rayne, LA
Assets: $4m
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.
West Grant Water Association
Atlanta, LA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $704k
Employees: 5
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide gas, electricity, water and sanitary services including the hook-up of services and the installation, maintenance and repair of necessary equipment.
Counsel For Advancement Of Social Service And Education
Shreveport, LA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $7m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to prevent delinquency.
New Orleans Scottish Rite Foundation Inc
Metairie, LA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $214k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to acquire, preserve, research and exhibit collections of objects including documents, tools, implements and furnishings that have significance in helping to interpret or understand the past.
Shearman Foundation
Lake Charles, LA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $223k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to publish a variety of materials on diverse topics. Includes university presses.
Healthy Gulf
New Orleans, LA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $3m
Employees: 23
MISSION:
HEALTHY GULF'S PURPOSE IS TO COLLABORATE WITH AND SERVE COMMUNITIES WHO LOVE THE GULF OF MEXICO BY PROVIDING THE RESEARCH, COMMUNICATIONS, AND COALITION-BUILDING TOOLS NEEDED TO REVERSE THE LONG PATTERN OF OVER EXPLOITATION OF THE GULF'S NATURAL RESOURCES.
Concerned Citizens For A Better Algiers Inc
New Orleans, LA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 21
MISSION:
DELIVER SERVICES TO LOW AND MIDDLE INCOME RESIDENTS OF ALL AGES TO ENHANCE SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH JOB SKILLS TRAINING, AFFORADABLE RENTAL HSNG TO SPECIAL NEEDS PERSONS & FAMILIES, RESIDENTIAL CARE
Nohc Inc
New Orleans, LA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $535k
Employees: 5
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE A HOLISTIC, SAFE, SUSTAINABLE CENTER THAT HEALS, FULFILLS AND EMPOWERS THE INDIVIDUAL AND THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING SERVICES AND PROGRAMS PROMOTING PHYSICAL, NUTRITIONAL, EMOTIONAL, INTELLECTUAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, ECONOMIC AND SPIRITUAL WELL-BEING.
Frazier Foundation Inc
Minden, LA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $749k
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.