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?
| City | Organization Count | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | 2,715 | 39,125 | $7,695,365,699 | $3,458,440,899 |
| Shreveport | 1,333 | 22,895 | $3,156,815,617 | $263,292,056 |
| Lafayette | 988 | 3,968 | $1,857,875,481 | $438,347,385 |
| Metairie | 721 | 7,064 | $838,064,116 | $530,207,071 |
| Lake Charles | 615 | 6,931 | $902,129,884 | $177,302,639 |
| Alexandria | 597 | 4,301 | $488,117,744 | $24,642,071 |
| Monroe | 523 | 2,220 | $199,771,239 | $160,177,365 |
| Slidell | 383 | 632 | $68,462,890 | $12,110,478 |
| Houma | 345 | 1,477 | $99,886,244 | $13,258,688 |
| Covington | 293 | 1,949 | $151,934,865 | $55,361,185 |
| Mandeville | 263 | 3,476 | $147,407,651 | $7,029,282 |
| Bossier City | 255 | 528 | $59,572,499 | $2,588,879 |
| West Monroe | 249 | 343 | $30,086,696 | $1,127 |
| Hammond | 247 | 1,755 | $143,573,115 | $2,362,606 |
| Thibodaux | 242 | 2,635 | $396,439,275 | $141,491,412 |
| Kenner | 232 | 239 | $30,109,755 | $22,073,980 |
| Ruston | 218 | 1,528 | $101,540,324 | $44,039,228 |
| New Iberia | 205 | 1,400 | $83,277,042 | $32,230,623 |
| Marrero | 177 | 804 | $98,767,345 | $868,349 |
| Gretna | 175 | 613 | $51,452,469 | $10,035,589 |
Explore Nonprofits in Louisiana
Zemurray Foundation
New Orleans, LA
Assets: $105m
Revenue: $-478k
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.
Parking Facilities Corporation
New Orleans, LA
Assets: $103m
Revenue: $19m
MISSION:
THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY MISSION AND PURPOSE IS TO DESIGN, FINANCE, CONSTRUCT, EQUIP, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE OR CAUSE TO BE MAINTAINED AND OPERATED, ONE OR MORE PARKING GARAGE FACILITIES LOCATED AT THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG NEW ORLEANS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. PARKING FACILITIES ARE USED BY THE TRAVELING PUBLIC AND/OR EMPLOYEES OF THE NEW ORLEANS AVIATION BOARD.
Louisiana College
Pineville, LA
Assets: $103m
Revenue: $33m
Employees: 568
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to operate educational institutions that offer college level courses of study that may lead to the customary bachelor of arts or science degree.
New Orleans Museum Of Art
New Orleans, LA
Assets: $102m
Revenue: $11m
Employees: 110
MISSION:
TO INSPIRE THE LOVE OF ART; TO COLLECT, PRESERVE, EXHIBIT AND PRESENT EXCELLENCE IN THE VISUAL ARTS; TO EDUCATE, CHALLENGE, AND ENGAGE A DIVERSE PUBLIC.
New Orleans School Facility Finance Foundation
New Orleans, LA
Assets: $101m
Revenue: $1m
MISSION:
TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS AND TO ENGAGE IN FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE PLANNING, RENOVATION, CONSTRUCTION, LEASING, SUBLEASING, MANAGING, AND IMPROVING OF PUBLIC AND/OR CHARTER SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL PROPERTY WITHIN THE PARISH OF NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA.
State Chartered Credit Unions In Louisiana
Gonzales, LA
Assets: $95m
Revenue: $6m
Employees: 46
MISSION:
A MEMBER OWNED NON-PROFIT FINANCIAL INSTITUTION THAT PROVIDES FINANCIAL PRODUCTS (SAVINGS, LOANS, ETC)AT COMPETITIVE RATES TO MEMBERS.
Arlene And Joseph Meraux Charitable Foundation
Violet, LA
Assets: $94m
Revenue: $5m
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.
H C Drew Estate
Lake Charles, LA
Assets: $94m
Revenue: $4m
Employees: 5
MISSION:
We could not find a description of this organization.
R W Norton Art Foundation
Shreveport, LA
Assets: $93m
Revenue: $2m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Arts, Culture, and Humanities major group area.
Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation Inc
Baton Rouge, LA
Assets: $92m
Revenue: $11m
Employees: 14
MISSION:
ADVANCE THE CAUSE OF AGRICULTURE AND FUNCTION AS AN EDUCATIONAL AND SERVICE ORGANIZATION TO THE BENEFIT OF ITS MEMBERS.
Jewish Endowment Foundation
Metairie, LA
Assets: $92m
Revenue: $7m
Employees: 7
MISSION:
THE JEWISH ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION OF LOUISIANA (JEF), CHARTERED IN 1967, ENSURES A SECURE FUTURE AND AN ENDURING LEGACY BY SERVING AS AN ESSENTIAL RESOURCE FOR JEWISH AND NON-JEWISH PHILANTHROPY.
University Of Louisiana At Monroe Foundation
Monroe, LA
Assets: $92m
Revenue: $11m
Employees: 5
MISSION:
THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE FOUNDATION'S PURPOSE IS TO SOLICIT, RECEIVE AND ADMINISTER PRIVATE GIFTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE, ITS FACULTY AND ITS STUDENTS AND TO SUPPORT THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY BY ACQUIRING IMMOVABLE PROPERTY FOR FUTURE ACQUISITION BY THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE.
Second Harvest Food Bank Of Greater New Orleans And Acadiana
New Orleans, LA
Assets: $91m
Revenue: $115m
Employees: 153
MISSION:
TO LEAD THE FIGHT AGAINST HUNGER AND BUILD FOOD SECURITY IN SOUTH LOUISIANA BY PROVIDING FOOD ACCESS, ADVOCACY, EDUCATION AND DISASTER RESPONSE.
University Of Louisiana Monroe Facilities Inc
Monroe, LA
Assets: $89m
Revenue: $12m
MISSION:
PROVIDE STUDENT HOUSING & OTHER STUDENT FACILITIES FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA MONROE CAMPUS.
Isidore Newman School
New Orleans, LA
Assets: $86m
Revenue: $38m
Employees: 486
MISSION:
A PRE-K THROUGH 12, INDEPENDENT, CO-EDUCATIONAL, NON-DENOMINATIONAL DAY SCHOOL IN NEW ORLEANS.
Sugar Bowl Louisiana Superdome
New Orleans, LA
Assets: $86m
Revenue: $27m
Employees: 17
MISSION:
HOSTING AND SPONSORING AMATEUR AND COLLEGIATE SPORTING EVENTS TO PROMOTE TOURISM.
Helis Foundation
New Orleans, LA
Assets: $85m
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.
University Of New Orleans Research & Technology Foundation Inc
New Orleans, LA
Assets: $84m
Revenue: $10m
Employees: 16
MISSION:
TO SUPPORT ANY AND ALL PROGRAMS, FACILITIES, RESEARCH, AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES OFFERED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW ORLEANS AND THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA SYSTEM.
Louisiana United Methodist Children And Family Services Inc
Ruston, LA
Assets: $83m
Revenue: $41m
Employees: 869
MISSION:
WE GUIDE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES HOME TO EXPERIENCE GOD'S LOVE BY FOLLOWING THE TEACHINGS OF CHRIST.THE LOUISIANA UNITED METHODIST CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES, INC. (LUMCFS) THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES LOUISIANA'S MOST INTENSIVE AND COMPREHENSIVE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT AND THERAPEUTIC FOSTER CARE SERVICES TO ABOUT 265 CHILDREN EACH DAY. LUMCFS CONTINUES INCREASING SERVICE CAPACITY TO MEET THE INTENSIVE TREATMENT NEEDS OF LOUISIANA'S CHILDREN.LUMCFS IS ONE OF LA'S LEADING FAITH-RELATED CHILD WELFARE AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH MINISTRIES. IN 2023, MORE THAN 550 STAFF CARED FOR THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN ONE OF OUR NATION'S MOST IMPOVERISHED STATES. OUR VISION IS TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF CARE TO LA'S CHILDREN AND FAMILIES BY OFFERING HOLISTIC SERVICES.
Southeastern Louisiana University Foundation
Hammond, LA
Assets: $81m
Revenue: $6m
MISSION:
THE SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION (SLUF) IS A 501(C)(3) CORPORATION CHARGED WITH SECURING, MANAGING AND STEWARDING PRIVATE GIFTS IN SUPPORT OF SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA UNIVERSITY. PRIVATE SUPPORT INCREASES THE UNIVERSITY'S IMPACT AND EXTENDS ITS REACH BOTH WITHIN AND BEYOND THE REGION BY HELPING MAKE A SOUTHEASTERN EDUCATION ACCESSIBLE TO THE GREATEST NUMBER OF STUDENTS. IT ALSO ALLOWS FACULTY, STAFF, AND STUDENTS TO ADVANCE INDUSTRY, CONTRIBUTE TO THE REGION'S ECONOMY AND CREATE SOCIETAL ADVANCES THAT CAN HAVE AN EFFECT ACROSS THE WORLD.