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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
Community Foundation Update (7/19/14)
Foundation: Communities Foundation of Texas, Foundation for the Carolinas, Kalamazoo Community Foundation, Lumina Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Columbus Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation, San Diego Foundation
The Silicon Valley Community Foundation has announced Erika K. Wood as its new chief community impact officer and Manuel SantamarÃa as vice...more
Foundation: Communities Foundation of Texas, Foundation for the Carolinas, Kalamazoo Community Foundation, Lumina Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Columbus Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation, San Diego Foundation
The Silicon Valley Community Foundation has announced Erika K. Wood as its new chief community impact officer and Manuel SantamarÃa as vice...more
Community Foundation Update (6/28/14)
Foundation: Fresno Regional Foundation, Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Richland County Foundation, Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation, Oregon Community Foundation, Calaveras Community Foundation
The Calaveras Community Foundation in Angels Camp has announced eleven grants totaling $53,612 for 2014, awarded to organizations working in...more
Foundation: Fresno Regional Foundation, Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Richland County Foundation, Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation, Oregon Community Foundation, Calaveras Community Foundation
The Calaveras Community Foundation in Angels Camp has announced eleven grants totaling $53,612 for 2014, awarded to organizations working in...more
Our Views: The leader across state
Foundation: Baton Rouge Area Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation
The community foundation in Cleveland had been a leader. Part of the legacy of the movement was the notion that a community needs a flexible...more
Foundation: Baton Rouge Area Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation
The community foundation in Cleveland had been a leader. Part of the legacy of the movement was the notion that a community needs a flexible...more
Greater New Orleans Foundation unveils plans for a Center for ...
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
The Greater New Orleans Foundation unveiled plans for its new Center for Philanthropy at 919 St. Charles Ave. on Lee Circle in New Orleans on Oct....more
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
The Greater New Orleans Foundation unveiled plans for its new Center for Philanthropy at 919 St. Charles Ave. on Lee Circle in New Orleans on Oct....more
Greater New Orleans Foundation to Build Philanthropy Center
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
The Greater New Orleans Foundation pursues to demolish an abandoned gas station on Lee Circle and construct a three-story building. The new building will serve as the foundation's office...more
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
The Greater New Orleans Foundation pursues to demolish an abandoned gas station on Lee Circle and construct a three-story building. The new building will serve as the foundation's office...more
Lee Circle to Gain Giving Center
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
“Having a prominent center for philanthropy in the city's downtown area will also ... our skilled staff to fulfill their philanthropic goals, gain insight into community...more
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
“Having a prominent center for philanthropy in the city's downtown area will also ... our skilled staff to fulfill their philanthropic goals, gain insight into community...more
Philanthropy Center Setting Up Shop at Lee Circle - Curbed NOLA
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
rendering via Waggonner & Ball architects It's official. The Greater New Orleans Foundation will have a new home on the site of the abandoned gas station at...more
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
rendering via Waggonner & Ball architects It's official. The Greater New Orleans Foundation will have a new home on the site of the abandoned gas station at...more
Foundation awards its first grants to agencies
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
Houma CourierJennifer Amedee instructs campers how to conduct experiments to study earthworms June 25 during the Wetlands Restoration Camp at the South Louisiana Wetlands Discovery Center in Houma....more
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
Houma CourierJennifer Amedee instructs campers how to conduct experiments to study earthworms June 25 during the Wetlands Restoration Camp at the South Louisiana Wetlands Discovery Center in Houma....more
Ten Legacy Goals of Next Gen Grantmakers
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
To the contrary, Ruesga facilitated a group of younger philanthropic careerists at a Council on Foundations program, asking them what these young people hoped to be remembered from in philanthropy....more
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
To the contrary, Ruesga facilitated a group of younger philanthropic careerists at a Council on Foundations program, asking them what these young people hoped to be remembered from in philanthropy....more
Philanthropy Issue: Nonprofit Leaders Too Nice
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
President of the Greater New Orleans Foundation, Albert Ruesga, states that the highhanded politeness in American philanthropy is leading nonprofits to ruin. However, honesty, stronger advocacy...more
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation
President of the Greater New Orleans Foundation, Albert Ruesga, states that the highhanded politeness in American philanthropy is leading nonprofits to ruin. However, honesty, stronger advocacy...more
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