LaFASA

What LaFASA does

LaFASA (Louisiana Foundation Against Sexual Assault) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, that operates as the statewide coalition agency for sexual assault crisis services across the state's 60 parishes. The organization serves two primary constituents: (1) sexual assault survivors, who receive free, confidential crisis support through a 24/7 statewide helpline (phone: 888-995-7273; text/chat: 225-351-7233) powered by the Carol.com platform, legal advocacy, medical accompaniment during forensic exams, campus support, and resource referrals; and (2) its 11 accredited member crisis centers and allied professionals, who receive education, professional training, technical assistance, accreditation oversight, and federal fund pass-through administration. As the designated accreditation body for all sexual assault centers in Louisiana since 2011, LaFASA sets and enforces standards of service, ethics, and training for the coalition.

LaFASA's underlying technology stack is modest and operational rather than differentiating: the crisis helpline runs on Carol.com (a third-party crisis communication platform), the website is built on Wix, donations are processed via MightyCause, and the resource library of approximately 480 books is catalogued through Google Books. The organization delivers training through a webinar platform and distributes multilingual print materials (English, Spanish, French, Vietnamese, Chinese, Arabic) and brochures. No proprietary software, AI/ML systems, or mobile applications are disclosed in the available data.

LaFASA's revenue model is a hybrid nonprofit structure with four streams: (1) federal grants, primarily SASP (Sexual Assault Services Formula Program) and STOP (Services, Training, Officers, Prosecutors) funds from the U.S. Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women, administered through the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement (LCLE); (2) individual and institutional donations, processed tax-deductibly under 501(c)(3) status (Tax ID #72-1074547); (3) tiered annual membership dues ranging from $15 (students) to $1,000 (university Gold members); and (4) earned revenue from training and event activities such as the annual Denim Day awareness event. Direct survivor services are provided free of charge; the pricing model is freemium for end users and subscription-based for institutional members.

Name

LaFASA

Legal name

Louisiana Foundation Against Sexual Assault

Website

https://lafasa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

LaFASA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit coalition in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, that accredits and supports 11 sexual assault crisis centers serving 60 parishes through a 24/7 helpline, legal advocacy, training, and federal grant administration for survivors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sexual Assault Crisis Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Human Rights Organizations (813311), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Behavioral Health Crisis Services Management (988/Hotlines/Mobile Crisis Coordination) (HLAEAHAK), Legal Aid & Client Advocacy Services (BPAGAEAM), Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Legal Aid) (BPADADAH)

Keywords

• Sexual assault services
• Crisis intervention
• Survivor advocacy
• Nonprofit coalition
• Crisis helpline

Headquarters

HQ city

Baton Rouge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: 100% of donations are applied towards the mission to support survivors and end sexual violence in Louisiana. Donations can be made online via MightyCause or by mail. LaFASA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
2. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from individuals ($45), students ($15), accredited sexual assault centers ($300), supportive nonprofits ($300), and colleges/universities ($500-$1,000). Membership includes newsletters, training opportunities, and access to technical assistance.
3. Federal Grants (OVW SASP): Sexual Assault Services Formula Program (SASP) funds received from Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), U.S. Department of Justice, administered through Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement (LCLE).
4. STOP Program Funds: Federal STOP program funds through Office on Violence Against Women to reduce violence against women by developing effective law enforcement and prosecution strategies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

LaFASA is the statewide coalition agency for sexual assault crisis centers in Louisiana, providing education, professional training, technical assistance, advocacy, and legal services directly to survivors. It operates a 24/7 crisis helpline (phone, text, chat) and supports a network of 11 accredited member centers serving all 60 parishes. Core services include crisis intervention, legal and medical advocacy, campus sexual assault programming, prevention education, and accreditation of member centers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Statewide Crisis Helpline (Phone, Text, Chat)
• Legal Advocacy Services
• Campus Sexual Assault Program
• Accreditation and Membership for Sexual Assault Crisis Centers
• Professional Training and Webinars
• College/University Membership (Silver and Gold)
• Individual and Student Membership
• Multi-Lingual Resource Library and Brochures
• Survivor Speakers Bureau and Keepin' it Teal Podcast Survivor-led storytelling program featuring survivors sharing their experiences with sexual violence through podcast episodes and speaking engagements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,728 survivors served in 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• STAR Baton RougecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024STAR Baton Rouge is an accredited sexual assault center serving Livingston Parish. As part of LaFASA's coalition, they provide 24-hour crisis support, in-person crisis intervention, advocacy, and prevention programs for survivors in their service area.
• ADAPT, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024ADAPT, Inc. expanded services to assist survivors in Tangipahoa and St. Helena parishes as of 2024. The organization is an accredited sexual assault center providing crisis support, advocacy, and prevention services within the LaFASA coalition.
• Tulane University Newcomb InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partner in research and data collection. Contributed the 2023 Louisiana Violence Experience Survey (LaVEX) providing state-specific sexual violence statistics. Dr. Anita Raj presented findings on sexual violence in Louisiana at LaFASA webinars.
• National Human Trafficking Resource CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational anti-trafficking hotline and resource center serving victims and survivors of human trafficking and the anti-trafficking community. Referred for comprehensive human trafficking information beyond Louisiana scope.
• Human Trafficking Prevention Resource Center of LouisianaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState resource center for human trafficking prevention information in Louisiana. LaFASA refers survivors and community members for additional resources on sex trafficking awareness and prevention.
• VIALINKminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHumanitarian support resource link provided on LaFASA's website for survivors in need of additional services such as shelter, mental health, or temporary finances beyond LaFASA's scope.
• The Stalking Resource Center (NCVC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization dedicated to promoting awareness, action, and advocacy to enhance victim safety and hold stalking offenders accountable. Collaborates on webinars and training for advocates.
• TheraviveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInformational resource of independent, private practicing clinics and counselors. An additional resource for survivors needing services outside of LaFASA or accredited crisis centers. (Not affiliated with LaFASA)

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): Operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline and provides survivor support, public education, and policy advocacy — the national-scale counterpart to LaFASA's statewide helpline and survivor-services mission.
• Joyful Heart Foundation: National nonprofit focused on sexual assault survivor healing, prevention education, and policy reform — comparable mission and survivor-centered service delivery model to LaFASA.
• National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC): Provides resource library, training, and technical assistance to sexual assault coalitions and advocates nationwide — overlapping directly with LaFASA's education, training, and resource-library functions.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: Runs a 24/7 multi-channel (phone, text, chat) crisis helpline for domestic violence survivors — directly comparable to LaFASA's statewide crisis helpline infrastructure and survivor-support model.

Peers

• End Violence Against Women International (EVAWI):

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lafasa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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