Nonprofits in Louisiana

There are 4,545 organizations in Louisiana. Combined, these Louisianian nonprofits employ 205,257 people, earn more than $26 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $43 billion.

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Nonprofits by major Louisiana cities

Metro area	Nonprofits	Employees	Revenues	Assets
New Orleans	1,634	93,397	$14,465,667,384	$19,856,304,841
Baton Rouge	884	35,769	$4,607,596,676	$10,623,341,846
Lafayette, LA	431	18,658	$1,884,102,212	$3,657,172,923
Shreveport	414	26,317	$2,733,163,104	$3,712,365,368
Monroe, LA	243	6,260	$497,691,876	$881,530,634
Lake Charles	178	8,145	$749,399,746	$944,136,340
Alexandria	150	2,809	$183,285,897	$730,691,279
Houma	142	2,832	$168,531,608	$490,467,698
Hammond	87	2,396	$131,380,835	$328,577,472

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Job trends for Louisiana nonprofits

Employees per organization	Number of organizations
0	1,428
1-10	1,088
11-25	477
26-100	449
101 to 1,000	255
1,000+	30

Key takeaways for employment stats:

Employment in Louisiana is driven by large organizations like Ochsner Health System, Tulane University, Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Willis Knighton Health System, and Lafayette General Health System (LGH).
The largest employers tend to be general hospitals, specialty hospitals, universities, developmentally disabled centers, and charter schools.

Sizes of nonprofits in Louisiana

Revenues per organization	Number of organizations
< $250k	1,859
$250k to $1M	1,446
$1M to $5M	751
$5M to $25M	285
$25M to $100M	58
$100M+	30

Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Large organizations like Ochsner Health System, Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Tulane University, Willis Knighton Health System, and Biomedical Research Foundation (BRF) earn the majority of revenues among nonprofits in Louisiana.
Organizations with less than $1 million in revenue account for 3.4% of combined nonprofit revenues, whereas organizations in Louisiana with more than $100 million account for 68.3% of nonprofit earnings.
The highest earning organizations tend to be specialty hospitals, general hospitals, universities, charter schools, and hospital systems.

Types of nonprofits in Louisiana

Nonprofit type	Number	Employees	Revenues	Assets
Foundations	622	586	$728,553,691	$4,855,977,366
Educational institutions	523	39,151	$3,466,838,594	$7,722,412,693
Human service organizations	468	29,267	$1,080,855,139	$3,167,799,154
Business and community development organizations	393	3,754	$403,870,230	$865,776,688
Housing providers and shelters	295	1,541	$219,931,920	$1,463,942,923
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits	287	4,671	$318,236,392	$922,970,038
Recreation, sports, and social clubs	256	4,387	$310,587,051	$868,990,715
Hospitals and clinics	242	94,179	$16,602,767,047	$16,235,605,215
Public sector, public co-ops, and veteran organizations	209	2,436	$930,303,247	$3,260,568,537
Religious organizations	157	705	$55,119,506	$198,816,185

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Louisiana United Methodist Children and Family Services

To provide the highest quality of care in ministry to the diverse needs of Louisiana's Children and Families by offering a variety of holistic services which promote personal growth and wholesome family life.

Revenue

$28.6m

Assets

$70.2m

Employees

904

EIN

72-0435081

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Loyola University New Orleans

Chartered in 1912, Loyola University New Orleans is one of 28 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States and the largest Jesuit institution in the South.

Revenue

$149.8m

Assets

$526.6m

Employees

2,697

EIN

72-0408946

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Louisiana SPCA

As organization dedicated to the elimination of animal suffering, we have been committed to serving the needs of the people and animals in New Orleans and across the region for more than 125 years.

Revenue

$7.9m

Assets

$25.4m

Employees

162

EIN

72-0471368

IRS type

501(c)(3)

New Orleans and Company

New Orleans and Company is a nationally accredited, 1,100-member destination marketing organization and the largest and most successful private economic development corporation in Louisiana.

Revenue

$35.4m

Assets

$53.3m

Employees

276

EIN

72-0540607

IRS type

501(c)(6)

Louisiana State Bar Association

The mission of the louisiana state bar association is to assist and serve its members in the practice of law, assure access to and aid in the administration of justice, assist the supreme court in the regulation of the practice of law, uphold the honor ...

Revenue

$7.3m

Assets

$14.7m

Employees

EIN

72-6000727

IRS type

501(c)(6)

Louisiana Hospital Association

To support members through advocacy, education, and services. To support members through advocacy, education, and services.

Revenue

$5.7m

Assets

$19.0m

Employees

EIN

72-0489377

IRS type

501(c)(6)

National WWII Museum

The National WWII Museum tells the story of the American Experience in the war that changed the world-why it was fought, how it was won, and what it means today-so that all generations will understand the price of freedom and be inspired.

Revenue

$75.6m

Assets

$275.1m

Employees

358

EIN

72-1200790

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Our Lady of the Lake Foundation

Inspired by the vision of st. francis of assisi and in the tradition of the roman catholic church, we extend the healing ministry of Jesus christ to god's people, especially those most in need. We call forth all who serve in this healthcare ministry, to...

Revenue

$5.8m

Assets

$36.4m

Employees

EIN

72-1014324

IRS type

501(c)(3)

United Way of Southeast Louisiana

United Way of Southeast Louisiana envisions equitable communities where all individuals are healthy, educated and economically stable. They serve Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa and Washington Parishes.

Revenue

$13.4m

Assets

$21.3m

Employees

EIN

72-0471369

IRS type

501(c)(3)

CrescentCare

CrescentCare's mission is to offer comprehensive health and wellness services to the community, to advocate empowerment, to safeguard the rights and dignity of individuals, and to provide for an enlightened public.

Revenue

$42.9m

Assets

$28.7m

Employees

337

EIN

72-1059635

IRS type

501(c)(3)

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Nonprofits in Louisiana

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Louisiana United Methodist Children and Family Services

Loyola University New Orleans

Louisiana SPCA

New Orleans and Company

Louisiana State Bar Association

Louisiana Hospital Association

National WWII Museum

Our Lady of the Lake Foundation

United Way of Southeast Louisiana

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