The Greater New Orleans Foundation



Established in 1983, the Greater New Orleans Foundation is the regional leader of philanthropy, with assets of $192 million, of which $117 is endowed.

Since its inception, the Foundation has awarded over $100 million back into the community through grantmaking. Every day, GNOF joins other foundations, nonprofit organizations, community leaders, experts and government officials to address the needs of the community and to build consensus for solutions.

Assets and Giving for Greater New Orleans Foundation

Assets

2019 - 373,676,678
2018 - 318,231,552
2017 - 324,999,143
2016 - 296,130,751
Domestic Grants

2019 - 28,766,154
2018 - 26,188,058
2017 - 24,186,529


    

Recent News from Greater New Orleans Foundation


Greater New Orleans Foundation Announces Philanthropy and Leadership Initiatives
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation

Greater New Orleans Foundation continues its century-long mission of strengthening the region.Past initiatives include the Community Revitalization Fund, which supported the construction of nearly...more

Greater New Orleans Foundation Assists Nonprofits in Navigating Shifting Funding Landscape
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation

Greater New Orleans Foundation continues its century-long mission of strengthening the region.Past initiatives include the Community Revitalization Fund, which supported the construction of nearly...more

New Orleans Saints, NFL announce $1M donation to Bourbon Street victims - WSJM
Foundation: NFL Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation

Greater New Orleans Foundation continues its century-long mission of strengthening the region.Past initiatives include the Community Revitalization Fund, which supported the construction of nearly...more

City of New Orleans Establishes New Orleans New Year's Day Tragedy Fund and ...
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation

Greater New Orleans Foundation continues its century-long mission of strengthening the region.Past initiatives include the Community Revitalization Fund, which supported the construction of nearly...more

Rex Charity Announces $1.3 Million to Aid Education Causes in New Orleans
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation

In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, a group of local business leaders created the Pro Bono Publico Foundationand since 2006, it's given more than $14 million to education causes in New Orleans, the...more

Pro Bono Publico Foundation awards $1.3M in grants to Greater New Orleans schools, education
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation

In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, a group of local business leaders created the Pro Bono Publico Foundationand since 2006, it's given more than $14 million to education causes in New Orleans, the...more

Propeller and Thrive Host Water Challenge - Biz New Orleans
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation

“The impacts of climate change and frequent storms cannot be faced alone, ... learn, and network at the intersection of innovation and...more

Pro Bono Publico Foundation Announces $1.6M in Grants
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation

The Rex Organization's philanthropic arm is putting its money where its mouth is in New Orleans. The Pro Bono Publico Foundation has awarded more than $1 million in grants to the city's public...more

Black Families Give More Than Some Think
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation, Kellogg Foundation

Singletary, author of 'The Color of Money', claims that black individuals contribute more than other ethnicities. According to a study by the Kellogg Foundation, black households donate 25% more...more

Hancock Whitney Doubles Nonprofit Grant Opportunities to $400K via Greater New Orleans ...
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation

Hancock Whitney and the Foundation encourage eligible organizations working with community members to enhance financial sustainability or increase...more



Social Enterprise Network Sites


The Larder Cook School in West Lothian is a social enterprise that trains young people for a career in the food business. Recently, the school has launched a crowdfunder to help it teach another 80 students a year.




Federal Government Grant and Assistance Programs



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