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Louisiana foundations

There are 1,991 foundations and grantmaking organizations in Louisiana. Combined, these Louisianian foundations employ 42,424 people, earn more than $6 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $12 billion.
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Types of foundations in Louisiana

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
1,505
 
$422,253,425
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
207
 
$5,591,494,072
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
 
77
 
$1,979,944
Community foundations
 
58
 
$166,580,121
Organizations supporting a single foundation
 
15
 
$1,797,970
Corporate foundations
 
10
 
$17,309,612
Foundation professional societies
 
3
 
$835,593
Foundation alliances and advocates
 
2
 
$214,397
Foundation technical and management assistance providers
 
1
 
$0
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Foundations by major Louisiana cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
New Orleans
 
772
 
$5,680,973,948
Baton Rouge
 
362
 
$131,268,503
Shreveport
 
197
 
$105,006,008
Lafayette, LA
 
178
 
$70,615,036
Houma
 
89
 
$11,425,250
Monroe, LA
 
81
 
$16,422,794
Lake Charles
 
63
 
$21,915,911
Hammond
 
45
 
$482,059
Alexandria
 
37
 
$5,948,891
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Job trends for Louisiana foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
899
1-10
 
71
11-25
 
7
26-100
 
11
101 to 1,000
 
0
1,000+
 
1
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Sizes of foundations in Louisiana

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
867
$250k to $1M
 
129
$1M to $5M
 
74
$5M to $25M
 
20
$25M to $100M
 
5
$100M+
 
1
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Directory of foundations in Louisiana

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1-20 of 1,991

Woldenberg Foundation

The Woldenberg Foundation provides donations for educational institutions and related activities, donations for Jewish causes, and earnings on exempt assets. It made 88 grants last year.
Revenue
$5.8m
Assets
$24.4m
Employees
1
EIN
72-6022665
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Irene W and C B Pennington Foundation

The Irene W and C B Pennington Foundation is a private foundation located in Baton Rouge, LA that makes grants. It has $131,724,635 in assets. The foundation's officers, directors, trustees, and foundation managers are compensated.
Revenue
$5.9m
Assets
$23.9m
Employees
4
EIN
72-0938097
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Stuller Family Foundation

The Stuller Family Foundation made two grants last year and is supported by Platinum Business Investment Company. It is a private foundation located in Lafayette, LA.
Revenue
$27.4m
Assets
$137.6m
Employees
0
EIN
72-1282688
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Northshore Community Foundation (NCF)

To unite human and financial resources to enhance the quality of life in the Northshore region since 2007. To achieve this mission we serve donors, support nonprofits, and drive civic leadership.
Revenue
$10.6m
Assets
$38.6m
Employees
7
EIN
61-1517784
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Greater New Orleans Foundation

The Greater New Orleans Foundation drives philanthropy and leadership to enhance community well-being through diverse programs addressing regional challenges and needs.
Revenue
$43.2m
Assets
$475.6m
Employees
37
EIN
72-0408921
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Capital Area United Way

To improve lives by leveraging partnerships in our community to advance the common good through education access, economic mobility, and healthy living. Helping people improving communities focused on education, health, income and basic needs.
Revenue
$5.7m
Assets
$12.8m
Employees
27
EIN
72-0447100
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Community Foundation

The Community Foundation provides a variety of charitable funds and gift options to help our partners achieve their vision for a stronger, more vibrant community.
Revenue
$18.5m
Assets
$183.0m
Employees
12
EIN
72-6022365
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Baptist Community Ministries (BCM)

BCM is committed to the development of a healthy community offering a wholesome quality of life to its residents and to improving the physical, mental, and spiritual health of the individuals we serve.
Revenue
$17.9m
Assets
$369.4m
Employees
27
EIN
72-0423887
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Poydras Home

Poydras Home is located in New Orleans, LA and operates as an independent and assisted living center for the long term care, comfort and maintenace for the elderly. The nonprofit type is private foundation.
Revenue
$12.9m
Assets
$58.4m
Employees
29
EIN
72-0451616
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Baton Rouge Area Foundation

Baton Rouge Area Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life in south Louisiana through financial and human resources. They support a variety of programs and projects benefiting the needy and community as a whole.
Revenue
$54.6m
Assets
$321.5m
Employees
37
EIN
72-6030391
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United Way of Southwest Louisiana

For over 75 years, United Way of Southwest Louisiana has been committed to building strong, successful families and strengthening our community.
Revenue
$6.3m
Assets
$15.8m
Employees
14
EIN
72-0456901
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation of Acadiana (CFA)

Community Foundation of Acadiana (CFA) is the trusted philanthropic leader and resource for donors and philanthropists, nonprofits, and community leaders in south Louisiana.
Revenue
$22.9m
Assets
$168.3m
Employees
11
EIN
72-1493023
IRS type
501(c)(3)

See Statement

Ochsner Health System has been providing high-quality clinical and hospital patient care to Louisiana residents since 1942. Their healthcare family today are comprised of more than 17,000 employees and over 2,700 affiliated physicians.
Revenue
$5.4b
Assets
$6.3b
Employees
41.6k
EIN
72-0502505
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Our Lady of the Lake Foundation

The Our Lady of the Lake Foundation promotes healthcare ministry and accepts donations to benefit Our Lady at the Lake hospital in Baton Rouge, LA.
Revenue
$8.0m
Assets
$32.7m
Employees
16
EIN
72-1014324
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Joe W and Dorothy D Brown Foundation

Through the hard work and dedication of all trustees and staff, the Joe W. and Dorothy Dorsett Brown Foundation continues to contribute to the betterment of communities and alleviating human suffering.
Revenue
$5.6m
Assets
$122.3m
Employees
0
EIN
72-6027232
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation of Southwest Louisiana

We impact Southwest Louisiana by positioning the community foundation to be a recognized leader and by empowering donors and proactively establishing grants for targeted programs.
Revenue
$5.3m
Assets
$37.2m
Employees
3
EIN
72-1508036
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Louisiana Association of United Ways

Louisiana Association of United Ways coordinates statewide projects, fundraising and reports with United Ways in the state.
Revenue
$5.6m
Assets
$3.3m
Employees
6
EIN
20-4586416
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Goldring Family Foundation

The Goldring Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Metairie, LA. It makes grants to educational institutions and related activities, Jewish causes, and arts, culture, and humanities. Last year it made 202 grants.
Revenue
$40.3m
Assets
$135.0m
Employees
0
EIN
72-6022666
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rosamary Foundation

The Rosamary Foundation is a private nonprofit in New Orleans that funds projects in education, arts, human services, and community development.
Revenue
$5.5m
Assets
$39.6m
Employees
0
EIN
72-6024696
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Donald Palmer Charitable Foundation

Donald Palmer Charitable Foundation funds research programs with focus on Catholic Charities New Orleans, Holy Cross High School, and Lighthouse for the Blind.
Revenue
$25.0m
Assets
$29.5m
Employees
0
EIN
72-1329780
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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