Index Every US public charity, on the record

New in Louisiana, January 2026

105 public charities approved by the IRS in January 2026.

Approved this month

By name

In alphabetical order. The required return is the shortest form the IRS allows the organization to file.

Organization	Focus	Required return
Victory Praise MinistriesNew Orleans	Community celebrations	Form 990-N
Village FoundationNew Orleans	Mental health disorders	Form 990-N
Why U Mad FoundationBaton Rouge	Student services	Form 990-N
Young Men of Distinction Lodge 1677 Improved Benevolent Protective OrdKenner	Community and neighborhood development	Form 990-N
Zaki-Dawson FoundationLake Charles	Public foundations	Form 990-N

By focus

Human services17
Education11
Recreation and sports11
Arts and culture10
Religion9
Youth development6
Animals5
Mental health5
Housing5
Philanthropy and grantmaking5
Community improvement4
Science4
Health care3
Unclassified3
Environment2
Public benefit2
Disease and disorders1
Food and agriculture1
Public safety1

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Source. IRS public records, as of October 13, 2026. Financial figures are from the most recent return on file. Street addresses are not published here.

Scope. The Index covers the 501(c)(3) organizations the IRS classes as publicly supported charities, in the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Churches, schools, hospitals and supporting organizations are classed separately and are not included.