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 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

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

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

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



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