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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
New Orleans foundation launches fund in response to Hurricane Ida; here's how you can ...
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
The Greater New Orleans Foundation is the community foundation for 13 parishes in southeast Louisiana. Its disaster response fund has responded to...more
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
The Greater New Orleans Foundation is the community foundation for 13 parishes in southeast Louisiana. Its disaster response fund has responded to...more
Greater New Orleans Foundation Activates Disaster Response & Restoration Fund for Hurricane Ida
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
The Foundation announces $50,000 in immediate grants to local nonprofits leading disaster response. NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The...more
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
The Foundation announces $50,000 in immediate grants to local nonprofits leading disaster response. NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The...more
How Carmen Randolph's Revolutionary WFS will Transform Philanthropy
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
As the Founding President and CEO of Women's Foundation of the South (WFS), Carmen James Randolph will create huge change in...more
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
As the Founding President and CEO of Women's Foundation of the South (WFS), Carmen James Randolph will create huge change in...more
Give Blck, a Database That Connects Donors With Black-Led Charities, Names First CEO
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, Kellogg Foundation, Walton Family Foundation, Lilly Endowment
Naomi Strongin, acting director of the Center for Designed Philanthropy at the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles, was promoted to vice president of...more
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, Kellogg Foundation, Walton Family Foundation, Lilly Endowment
Naomi Strongin, acting director of the Center for Designed Philanthropy at the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles, was promoted to vice president of...more
Greater New Orleans Foundation Names Dr. Kenneth St. Charles Vice President for Philanthropy
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
“Kenneth St. Charles is an exceptional philanthropic leader who has built strong teams and a track record of successful fundraising at Loyola...more
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
“Kenneth St. Charles is an exceptional philanthropic leader who has built strong teams and a track record of successful fundraising at Loyola...more
Community Foundation Update (11/07/2020)
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southern Arizona, Community Foundation of Central Illinois, Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Dayton Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation, Minneapolis Foundation
Grant recipients include Better Together, Santa Cruz Training Programs, Support Education and Employment for Vets, and Tucson Botanical...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southern Arizona, Community Foundation of Central Illinois, Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Dayton Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation, Minneapolis Foundation
Grant recipients include Better Together, Santa Cruz Training Programs, Support Education and Employment for Vets, and Tucson Botanical...more
Community Foundation Update (10/17/20)
Foundation: Chester County Community Foundation, Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, East Bay Community Foundation, Idaho Community Foundation, Kalamazoo Community Foundation, Kitsap Community Foundation, Omaha Community Foundation, Orange County Community Foundation, Cape Cod Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Community Foundation of South Puget Sound, Greater New Orleans Foundation, San Diego Foundation, Vermont Community Foundation, Winston-Salem Foundation, Westchester Community Foundation
The Omaha Community Foundation has announced grants totaling $143,357 from three of its specialized grant funds: the Creche Early Childhood...more
Foundation: Chester County Community Foundation, Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, East Bay Community Foundation, Idaho Community Foundation, Kalamazoo Community Foundation, Kitsap Community Foundation, Omaha Community Foundation, Orange County Community Foundation, Cape Cod Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Community Foundation of South Puget Sound, Greater New Orleans Foundation, San Diego Foundation, Vermont Community Foundation, Winston-Salem Foundation, Westchester Community Foundation
The Omaha Community Foundation has announced grants totaling $143,357 from three of its specialized grant funds: the Creche Early Childhood...more
Community Foundation Update (09/26/20)
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southern Arizona, Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, Google.org, Kalamazoo Community Foundation, Main Street Community Foundation, Meyer Memorial Trust, Ford Family Foundation, Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation, Lemelson Foundation, Oregon Community Foundation, San Diego Foundation, San Francisco Foundation
Lai is chief impact officer and shareholder at Wetherby Asset Management, and Steele is director of Google.org Americas.Main Street Community Foundation in Bristol, Connecticut, announced $465,000 in...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southern Arizona, Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, Google.org, Kalamazoo Community Foundation, Main Street Community Foundation, Meyer Memorial Trust, Ford Family Foundation, Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation, Lemelson Foundation, Oregon Community Foundation, San Diego Foundation, San Francisco Foundation
Lai is chief impact officer and shareholder at Wetherby Asset Management, and Steele is director of Google.org Americas.Main Street Community Foundation in Bristol, Connecticut, announced $465,000 in...more
Community Foundation Update (08/29/20)
Foundation: Foundation for the Carolinas, Long Island Community Foundation, Oshkosh Area Community Foundation, Princeton Area Community Foundation, San Antonio Area Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Cleveland Foundation, Erie Community Foundation, Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation, New York Community Trust, Rhode Island Foundation, Seattle Foundation, Vermont Community Foundation
Through the fund, GNOF also mobilizes and supports a network of voluntary and community organizations active in disasters.OICF is accepting donations to its Community Emergency Response Fund, which...more
Foundation: Foundation for the Carolinas, Long Island Community Foundation, Oshkosh Area Community Foundation, Princeton Area Community Foundation, San Antonio Area Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Cleveland Foundation, Erie Community Foundation, Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation, New York Community Trust, Rhode Island Foundation, Seattle Foundation, Vermont Community Foundation
Through the fund, GNOF also mobilizes and supports a network of voluntary and community organizations active in disasters.OICF is accepting donations to its Community Emergency Response Fund, which...more
Greater New Orleans Foundation announces additional $194K in grants for service and hospitality ...
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
NEW ORLEANS, LA – On Monday, the Greater New Orleans Foundation (GNOF) announced $194,000 in new grants from its Louisiana...more
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
NEW ORLEANS, LA – On Monday, the Greater New Orleans Foundation (GNOF) announced $194,000 in new grants from its Louisiana...more
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