Poised Gentlemen Institute (PGI) is a Louisiana-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to building the next generation of men through character development, mentorship, and leadership education. Founded by David Rachal III in New Orleans, we serve boys and young men ages 10–17, with priority service to underserved communities. We operate on four governing pillars—Integrity, Strength, Emotional Intelligence, and Discipline—guiding every aspect of our work. Our mission is clear: underserved doesn't mean underpowered.

What sets us apart is our commitment to building identity, not just teaching behavior. Our program model—Engage. Educate. Empower.—moves young men from passive participants to active leaders in their homes, schools, and communities. We blend emotional intelligence training with real mentorship relationships, civic responsibility, and self-mastery, giving young men tools that outlast any single program cycle. With our primary base in New Orleans and programmatic reach extending into Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi, we're guided by a working Board of Directors and a growing Advisory Council of educators, mentors, and community leaders. Poised Gentlemen Institute (PGI) is an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity, incorporated in Louisiana with tax-exempt status effective June 19, 2026 under IRC Section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (EIN: 42-3430743). The organization's official digital domain for administrative and organizational communications is poisedgentlemeninstitute.org.