Louisiana 4-H Beyond Ready: Partnering with schools to prepare over 144,000 Louisiana youth to be Beyond Ready — equipped with leadership, teamwork and life skills to succeed in school and beyond.

• 77% of youth serve as volunteers through 4-H
• 87% explored career options 4-H
• 59% increase in participation

By the Numbers:

• Youth Engagement: 149,143
• Increase: 58.66%
• 4-H Club Members: 47,319
• Youth Volunteers: 7,509
• Adult Volunteers: 4,456

Engagement by Region

• Northwest: 31,562
• Northeast: 13,478
• Central: 20,450
• Southwest: 44,394
• Southeast: 39,191

Beyond Ready Youth means

• Stronger student leaders
• Increased school engagement
• Civic minded citizens who give back
• Confident communicators and problem solvers

Youth Development Numbers

• 4-H members and participants: 149,143 - 58.66% increase
• 4-H volunteers: 11,965 - 13.77% increase

4-H members in volunteer and community service: 44,466

Louisiana 4-H Foundation Financial Report (2024-2025 FY)

Income

• Contributions: $593,803.81
• Program Activities: $361,780.11
• Annuity: $56,442.23
• LSU Foundation: $216,810.96
• Scholarships: $100,000
• Total Income: $1,328,837.11

Expense

• Foundation Operating: $50,282.74
• Fundraising: $12,833.79
• Program Services: $542,862.04
• LSU Foundation: $202,386.89
• Total Expense: $808,365.46

• Beginning Assets: $6,840,812.48
• Ending Assets: $7,674,789.63
• Change in Assets: $833,977.15

What Louisiana youth say about 4-H

• 64% feel 4-H influences college and career readiness
• 58% feel the influence of 4-H on post-secondary pathway support
• 87% had the opportunity to explore things they might want to do for a career through 4-H
• 78% know employers expect them to do a job well because of their 4-H involvement
• 77% serve as volunteers through 4-H