Louisiana nonprofit statistics
There are 23,951 tax-exempt organizations registered in Louisiana — the 27th-most of any U.S. state, reporting about $36.6B in combined annual revenue. Figures come from the IRS Business Master File, refreshed monthly.
Registered organizations
23,951
Combined annual revenue
$36.6B
Rank among states
#27
Largest cities by nonprofit count
- New Orleans3,589
- Baton Rouge2,846
- Shreveport1,443
- Lafayette1,018
- Metairie789
- Lake Charles653
- Alexandria617
- Monroe560
- Slidell450
- Houma370
Causes in Louisiana
Frequently asked questions
- How many nonprofits are there in Louisiana?
- Louisiana has 23,951 tax-exempt organizations registered with the IRS — the 27th-most of any state.
- How much revenue do Louisiana nonprofits generate?
- Nonprofits in Louisiana report about $36.6B in combined annual revenue on their latest IRS filings.
- Which Louisiana city has the most nonprofits?
- New Orleans has the most registered nonprofits in Louisiana, with 3,589 organizations.
Data: IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns via CharityIndex.