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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
Round one of Gayle Benson backed Assistance Program Grants announced
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
NEW ORLEANS, LA – On April 14, the Greater New Orleans Foundation announced $413,000 in grants from its Louisiana Service & Hospitality...more
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
NEW ORLEANS, LA – On April 14, the Greater New Orleans Foundation announced $413,000 in grants from its Louisiana Service & Hospitality...more
Many high-priority needs are not being met at New Orleans schools, report finds
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation, Kellogg Foundation
To create the new report, the partnership — made up of NOLA Public Schools, the Greater New Orleans Foundation and two philanthropic...more
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation, Kellogg Foundation
To create the new report, the partnership — made up of NOLA Public Schools, the Greater New Orleans Foundation and two philanthropic...more
Community Foundation Update (08/24/19)
Foundation: Communities Foundation of Texas, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Oklahoma City Community Foundation, Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation, Rhode Island Foundation, San Diego Foundation
The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving has announced a two-year, $200,000 grant to the Hartford Consortium for Higher Education, which will...more
Foundation: Communities Foundation of Texas, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Oklahoma City Community Foundation, Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation, Rhode Island Foundation, San Diego Foundation
The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving has announced a two-year, $200,000 grant to the Hartford Consortium for Higher Education, which will...more
Barry prompts release of $30000 in grants for immediate assistance from GNOF
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
Immediate assistance grants of $30,000 have been made to nonprofit ... The Greater New Orleans Foundation Response and Restoration...more
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
Immediate assistance grants of $30,000 have been made to nonprofit ... The Greater New Orleans Foundation Response and Restoration...more
Gayle Benson honored with 'Spark Plug' award for philanthropy by Greater New Orleans Foundation
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
Saints and Pelicans owner Gayle Benson gave an emotional thank you to a standing-room-only crowd on Tuesday night, after being named...more
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
Saints and Pelicans owner Gayle Benson gave an emotional thank you to a standing-room-only crowd on Tuesday night, after being named...more
Greater New Orleans Foundation Invites Applications for Gert Town Community Fund
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation, Ramona Community Foundation
VIEW ANOTHER RFP RELATED TO COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT / DEVELOPMENT. Ramona Community Foundation Invites Applications...more
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation, Ramona Community Foundation
VIEW ANOTHER RFP RELATED TO COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT / DEVELOPMENT. Ramona Community Foundation Invites Applications...more
City of New Orleans, Greater New Orleans Foundation Convene Hurricane Readiness Exercise ...
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
“Since Hurricane Katrina, we have been leading the philanthropic response to disasters in our region,” said Greater New Orleans...more
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
“Since Hurricane Katrina, we have been leading the philanthropic response to disasters in our region,” said Greater New Orleans...more
GiveNola Day returns to raise money for area nonprofits
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
Some of the same nonprofits participated in a similar fundraiser last week called Bayou Gives, sponsored by the Bayou Community...more
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
Some of the same nonprofits participated in a similar fundraiser last week called Bayou Gives, sponsored by the Bayou Community...more
Hancock Whitney Awards $140K in Grants to 12 Non-Profits across Gulf South Footprint
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
As one of the most trusted philanthropic organizations in the region, we work every day to drive positive impact through philanthropy, leadership, and action in our 13 parish region. Together with a...more
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
As one of the most trusted philanthropic organizations in the region, we work every day to drive positive impact through philanthropy, leadership, and action in our 13 parish region. Together with a...more
She's rewriting the rules of philanthropy in New Orleans
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation
A portrait of Linetta Gilbert by artist Jessica Strahan of Where Y'Art, as commissioned by NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune for its "300 for...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation
A portrait of Linetta Gilbert by artist Jessica Strahan of Where Y'Art, as commissioned by NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune for its "300 for...more
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