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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
Report: Current Approach To Strategic Philanthropy Is Limiting
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
That's why the authors argue that the practice of social justice philanthropy – contributions made to nonprofits that work for structural change – is what is missing from the current focus of...more
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
That's why the authors argue that the practice of social justice philanthropy – contributions made to nonprofits that work for structural change – is what is missing from the current focus of...more
12.20.12.: US News Bits
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
TurboTax and Operation Homefront announced the start of Mission2Match, a philanthropic campaign that will benefit military families in need. People will be able to donate to Mission2Match via the...more
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
TurboTax and Operation Homefront announced the start of Mission2Match, a philanthropic campaign that will benefit military families in need. People will be able to donate to Mission2Match via the...more
Greater New Orleans Foundation receives $600000 grant
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation, Kresge Foundation
The Greater New Orleans Foundation has received a $600,000 grant from the Kresge Foundation to help strengthen nonprofit organizations in the New Orleans area. Recipients will be picked and grants...more
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation, Kresge Foundation
The Greater New Orleans Foundation has received a $600,000 grant from the Kresge Foundation to help strengthen nonprofit organizations in the New Orleans area. Recipients will be picked and grants...more
The New Bayou Community Foundation
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
The Bayou Community Foundation was launched as a new nonprofit foundation designed to attract resources and manage donations needed to improve quality of life in Terrebonne and Lafourche. The...more
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
The Bayou Community Foundation was launched as a new nonprofit foundation designed to attract resources and manage donations needed to improve quality of life in Terrebonne and Lafourche. The...more
New foundation aims to improve life in local parishes
Foundation: Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation
The Bayou Community Foundation was launched by residents of both parishes in an effort to establish a large community nonprofit organization that can attract and manage donations for education,...more
Foundation: Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation
The Bayou Community Foundation was launched by residents of both parishes in an effort to establish a large community nonprofit organization that can attract and manage donations for education,...more
Thousands in grants help local families after Hurricane Isaac
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
“This is a perfect example of the role of a community foundation,” said Albert Ruesga, president and CEO of the Greater New Orleans Foundation. “We address the short- and long-term needs of a...more
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
“This is a perfect example of the role of a community foundation,” said Albert Ruesga, president and CEO of the Greater New Orleans Foundation. “We address the short- and long-term needs of a...more
Hurricane Isaac Relief Fund grants awarded by the Greater New Orleans ...
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
"With 37 percent of our families living in asset poverty people don't have the savings to weather a storm," said Albert Ruesga, president and CEO of the Greater New Orleans Foundation....more
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
"With 37 percent of our families living in asset poverty people don't have the savings to weather a storm," said Albert Ruesga, president and CEO of the Greater New Orleans Foundation....more
NOLA Media Group launches $500000 effort to boost community access to ...
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
The Greater New Orleans Foundation is a community foundation serving the 13-parish region of metro New Orleans. NOLA Media Group is a new company launching on Oct. 1, combining the reach and...more
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
The Greater New Orleans Foundation is a community foundation serving the 13-parish region of metro New Orleans. NOLA Media Group is a new company launching on Oct. 1, combining the reach and...more
09.13.12.: US News Bits
Foundation: Colorado Trust, Packard Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation, Walton Family Foundation
The Colorado Trust, a grantmaking foundation dedicated achieving access to health for all Coloradans, made the grants after meeting with nonprofit organizations at Rural Philanthropy Days in Morgan...more
Foundation: Colorado Trust, Packard Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation, Walton Family Foundation
The Colorado Trust, a grantmaking foundation dedicated achieving access to health for all Coloradans, made the grants after meeting with nonprofit organizations at Rural Philanthropy Days in Morgan...more
New Orleans plants the seeds of a new news landscape with community ...
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
As the community foundation leaders gather in New Orleans for their annual conference, it's a good moment to catch up on the changing state of local news in the city. Changes in the media...more
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
As the community foundation leaders gather in New Orleans for their annual conference, it's a good moment to catch up on the changing state of local news in the city. Changes in the media...more
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