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Louisiana foundations

There are 1,991foundations and grantmaking organizations in Louisiana. Combined, these Louisianianfoundationsemploy 882 people, earn more than $693 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $6 billion.
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Types of foundations in Louisiana

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
1,496
$420,070,638
Grantmaking public charity foundations
228
$208,901,850
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
67
$1,652,025
Community foundations
59
$155,055,042
Corporate foundations
16
$47,869,172
Organizations supporting a single foundation
12
$2,403,903
Foundation professional societies
2
$686,041
Foundation alliances and advocates
1
$159,500
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Foundations by major Louisiana cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
New Orleans
773
$363,452,226
Baton Rouge
354
$107,269,955
Shreveport
201
$61,143,455
Lafayette, LA
180
$71,804,905
Houma
84
$12,513,040
Monroe, LA
82
$11,577,869
Lake Charles
63
$20,773,549
Hammond
50
$163,939
Alexandria
39
$12,050,707
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Job trends for Louisiana foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
170
1-10
69
11-25
7
26-100
12
101 to 1,000
0
1,000+
0
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Sizes of foundations in Louisiana

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
850
$250k to $1M
107
$1M to $5M
76
$5M to $25M
27
$25M to $100M
4
$100M+
0
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Directory of foundations in Louisiana

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1-20 of 1,991

United Methodist Foundation of Louisiana

United Methodist Foundation of Louisiana supports Methodist ministries through planned giving, acting as a trustee for endowments and offering donor advised funds.
Revenue
$6.1m
Assets
$43.5m
Employees
8
EIN
72-0779104
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
$5.0m
Assets
$127.8m
Employees
3
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
$16.1m
Assets
$117.1m
Employees
0
EIN
72-1282688
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Greater New Orleans Foundation

GNOF promotes philanthropy to improve quality of life in a 13 parish region through fund management and nonprofit effectiveness training.
Revenue
$52.4m
Assets
$431.1m
Employees
35
EIN
72-0408921
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Capital Area United Way

Capital Area United Way is a foundation or grantmaking organization in Baton Rouge, LA whose mission is: Helping people improving communities focused on education, health, income and basic needs.
Revenue
$7.0m
Assets
$14.6m
Employees
21
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
$15.2m
Assets
$162.4m
Employees
13
EIN
72-6022365
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Eye Ear Nose & Throat Foundation

The Eye Ear Nose & Throat Foundation is a private foundation located in Metairie, LA. The Foundation made 15 grants last year. Grantees include New Orleans Speech and Hearing Center. Trustees are Ashley S Bright, John D Charbonnet, Michael D Charbonnet.
Revenue
$5.4m
Assets
$54.4m
Employees
0
EIN
72-0928511
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Central Louisiana Community Foundation

To connect people to priorities they care about and increase charitable giving in order to advance the quality of life for all in our Community.
Revenue
$10.0m
Assets
$32.0m
Employees
4
EIN
72-1446378
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kemper and Leila Williams Foundation

The Kemper and Leila Williams Foundation is a private foundation that awards fellowships and awards for the best published work on Louisiana history. The Foundation is located in New Orleans, LA.
Revenue
$13.0m
Assets
$533.8m
Employees
93
EIN
23-7336090
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Foundation for Louisiana

Foundation for Louisiana invests in sustainable practices and people to reduce vulnerability and build stronger communities statewide, headed by Charmel Gaulden.
Revenue
$8.2m
Assets
$17.2m
Employees
64
EIN
20-3399944
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
$36.6m
Assets
$309.0m
Employees
34
EIN
72-6030391
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Zemurray Foundation

The Zemurray Foundation is a private foundation that made 30 grants last year. Its grantees include the New Orleans Museum of Art. It is located in New Orleans, LA.
Revenue
$7.3m
Assets
$113.2m
Employees
2
EIN
72-0539603
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
$13.4m
Assets
$57.2m
Employees
32
EIN
72-0451616
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
$21.7m
Assets
$306.9m
Employees
28
EIN
72-0423887
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
$32.3m
Assets
$148.6m
Employees
9
EIN
72-1493023
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
$6.4m
Assets
$15.2m
Employees
12
EIN
72-0456901
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
$6.9m
Assets
$123.8m
Employees
0
EIN
72-6027232
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Azby Fund

The Azby Fund is a private foundation located in New Orleans, LA. The fund made 54 grants last year, and its grantees include Friends of City Park. The trustees are Ann Fitzmorris, Aimee' F Siegel, Thomas B Lemann.
Revenue
$6.9m
Assets
$25.7m
Employees
2
EIN
72-6049781
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
$8.5m
Assets
$28.5m
Employees
20
EIN
72-1014324
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Youthforce Nola

Youthforce Nola is a collaborative between education, business, and civic organizations, youthforce nola's collective efforts represent progress to its mission.
Revenue
$5.4m
Assets
$5.2m
Employees
0
EIN
26-3606930
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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