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 Highlights $70000 in LGBTQ Fund Grants
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation

NEW ORLEANS – Today, the Greater New Orleans Foundation (GNOF) announced recent grants from its LGBTQ Endowed Fund totaling $70,000...more

$70000 in grants for LGBTQ organizations, from Greater New Orleans Foundation
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation

NEW ORLEANS – On Monday, the Greater New Orleans Foundation (GNOF) announced recent grants from its LGBTQ Endowed Fund...more

Round one of Gayle Benson backed Assistance Program Grants announced
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation

NEW ORLEANS, LA – On April 14, the Greater New Orleans Foundation announced $413,000 in grants from its Louisiana Service & Hospitality...more

Many high-priority needs are not being met at New Orleans schools, report finds
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation, Kellogg Foundation

To create the new report, the partnership — made up of NOLA Public Schools, the Greater New Orleans Foundation and two philanthropic...more

Barry prompts release of $30000 in grants for immediate assistance from GNOF
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation

Immediate assistance grants of $30,000 have been made to nonprofit ... The Greater New Orleans Foundation Response and Restoration...more

Gayle Benson honored with 'Spark Plug' award for philanthropy by Greater New Orleans Foundation
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation

Saints and Pelicans owner Gayle Benson gave an emotional thank you to a standing-room-only crowd on Tuesday night, after being named...more

Greater New Orleans Foundation Invites Applications for Gert Town Community Fund
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation, Ramona Community Foundation

VIEW ANOTHER RFP RELATED TO COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT / DEVELOPMENT. Ramona Community Foundation Invites Applications...more



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