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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.
Web Address
www.gnof.org
Social Media Links
Facebook - www.facebook.com/greaterneworleansfoundation
Instagram - www.instagram.com/gnofoundation/
Twitter - @gnofoundation
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.
Web Address
www.gnof.org
Social Media Links
Facebook - www.facebook.com/greaterneworleansfoundation
Instagram - www.instagram.com/gnofoundation/
Twitter - @gnofoundation
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
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
2019 - 28,766,154
2018 - 26,188,058
2017 - 24,186,529
Recent News from Greater New Orleans Foundation
Master Plan Launches For Armstrong Park, Municipal Auditorium
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
The Greater New Orleans Foundation is giving $40 million to build a new municipal auditorium in New Orleans.The mayor of New Orleans and members of the city council and the SOS coalition are among...more
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
The Greater New Orleans Foundation is giving $40 million to build a new municipal auditorium in New Orleans.The mayor of New Orleans and members of the city council and the SOS coalition are among...more
Study: Post-Katrina Philanthropy Reshaped New Orleans Nonprofit Sector
Foundation: Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation
New Orleans' nonprofit sector grew from 4,210 groups in 2005 to over 6,000 in 2024.Local foundation grant-making nearly doubled, from $69 million in2005 to more than $123 million in 2021.In 2023...more
Foundation: Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation
New Orleans' nonprofit sector grew from 4,210 groups in 2005 to over 6,000 in 2024.Local foundation grant-making nearly doubled, from $69 million in2005 to more than $123 million in 2021.In 2023...more
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
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 is launching just-in-time virtual workshops and training webinars.Webinar topics include the difference between ongoing strategic thinking and strategic planning.The...more
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
Greater New Orleans Foundation is launching just-in-time virtual workshops and training webinars.Webinar topics include the difference between ongoing strategic thinking and strategic planning.The...more
New Orleans Saints, Nfl Announce $1M Donation to Bourbon Street Victims
Foundation: NFL Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation
The New Orleans Saints and the NFL announced Saturday that they will donate $1 million to the victims of the New Year's Day truck ramming attack on Bourbon Street.The NFL Foundation, the league's...more
Foundation: NFL Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation
The New Orleans Saints and the NFL announced Saturday that they will donate $1 million to the victims of the New Year's Day truck ramming attack on Bourbon Street.The NFL Foundation, the league's...more
City of New Orleans Establishes New Orleans New Year's Day Tragedy Fund and ...
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
The New Orleans Saints and the NFL announced Saturday that they will donate $1 million to the victims of the New Year's Day truck ramming attack on Bourbon Street.The NFL Foundation, the league's...more
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
The New Orleans Saints and the NFL announced Saturday that they will donate $1 million to the victims of the New Year's Day truck ramming attack on Bourbon Street.The NFL Foundation, the league's...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
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
Pro Bono Publico Foundation awards $1.3M in grants to Greater New Orleans schools, education.72 grants were awarded, with 69 operational grants, two strategic grants to New Schools for New Orleans...more
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
Pro Bono Publico Foundation awards $1.3M in grants to Greater New Orleans schools, education.72 grants were awarded, with 69 operational grants, two strategic grants to New Schools for New Orleans...more
Propeller and Thrive Host Water Challenge
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
The Water Challenge 2023 is a part of New Orleans Entrepreneurship Week.Propeller and Thrive New Orleans are co-hosting the challenge.The challenge is an investment into blue-green infrastructure and...more
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
The Water Challenge 2023 is a part of New Orleans Entrepreneurship Week.Propeller and Thrive New Orleans are co-hosting the challenge.The challenge is an investment into blue-green infrastructure 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
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
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