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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
Local non-profits kick off week of online giving
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
"We needed a way for our local residents to realize that there were local non-profits participating, that there wasn't just New Orleans organizations and that Lafourche and Terrebonne were...more
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
"We needed a way for our local residents to realize that there were local non-profits participating, that there wasn't just New Orleans organizations and that Lafourche and Terrebonne were...more
19 projects honored by American Institute of Architects
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
In the architecture category, the honor award went to Waggonner & Ball for the Greater New Orleans Foundation's Center for Philanthropy on Lee Circle. Awards of Merit were earned by BILD...more
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
In the architecture category, the honor award went to Waggonner & Ball for the Greater New Orleans Foundation's Center for Philanthropy on Lee Circle. Awards of Merit were earned by BILD...more
Community Foundation Update (03/17/18)
Foundation: Central Indiana Community Foundation, Connecticut Community Foundation, Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Main Street Community Foundation, Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, Erie Community Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation, Philadelphia Foundation, Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
California. The Morgan Hill Community Foundation has announced the additions of Steve Cox and Myra Kaelin to its board of directors. Cox is president of Anaerobe Systems, a medical microbiology...more
Foundation: Central Indiana Community Foundation, Connecticut Community Foundation, Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Main Street Community Foundation, Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, Erie Community Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation, Philadelphia Foundation, Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
California. The Morgan Hill Community Foundation has announced the additions of Steve Cox and Myra Kaelin to its board of directors. Cox is president of Anaerobe Systems, a medical microbiology...more
New research effort aims to make Louisiana a leader in coastal adaptation
Foundation: Baton Rouge Area Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation
Called the "Resilience Lab," the initiative draws its initial funding from a $200,000 Greater New Orleans Foundation grant announced Tuesday (March 13). The New Orleans-based lab would...more
Foundation: Baton Rouge Area Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation
Called the "Resilience Lab," the initiative draws its initial funding from a $200,000 Greater New Orleans Foundation grant announced Tuesday (March 13). The New Orleans-based lab would...more
Nonprofit Spotlight: Group serves as 'philanthropic bucket' for the community
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
You might think of BCF as a “philanthropic bucket” for our Bayou Region. BCF provides a way for local residents and philanthropists around the country and the world to invest in our precious...more
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
You might think of BCF as a “philanthropic bucket” for our Bayou Region. BCF provides a way for local residents and philanthropists around the country and the world to invest in our precious...more
Community Matters - Pitch It Innovation Challenge
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
And this isn't real chance for us at the community foundation. To provide nonprofit organizations with the opportunity. To get some seed money for...more
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
And this isn't real chance for us at the community foundation. To provide nonprofit organizations with the opportunity. To get some seed money for...more
Help Those Affected By Hurricanes
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Greater Houston Community Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation
The 2017 hurricane season has produced numerous record-breaking hurricanes affecting large portions of the southeastern United States, Gulf...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Greater Houston Community Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation
The 2017 hurricane season has produced numerous record-breaking hurricanes affecting large portions of the southeastern United States, Gulf...more
Community Foundation Update (09/09/17)
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Westmoreland County, Greater New Orleans Foundation, Pittsburgh Foundation, Seattle Foundation, Vermont Community Foundation
California. The Community Foundation Santa Cruz County in Aptos has announced Susan True as its new CEO, effective October 11. Selected after...more
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Westmoreland County, Greater New Orleans Foundation, Pittsburgh Foundation, Seattle Foundation, Vermont Community Foundation
California. The Community Foundation Santa Cruz County in Aptos has announced Susan True as its new CEO, effective October 11. Selected after...more
Louisiana restaurants, all too familiar with floods, dig in to help their peers in Harvey's wake
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
... a community foundation that manages many different charitable funds. The group plans to award grants to hospitality workers in partnership with...more
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
... a community foundation that manages many different charitable funds. The group plans to award grants to hospitality workers in partnership with...more
Northern Colorado: How you can help Hurricane Harvey victims
Foundation: Greater Houston Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Northern Colorado, Greater New Orleans Foundation
The Community Foundation of Northern Colorado sent out a list of nonprofits providing direct assistance to the hurricane-stricken...more
Foundation: Greater Houston Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Northern Colorado, Greater New Orleans Foundation
The Community Foundation of Northern Colorado sent out a list of nonprofits providing direct assistance to the hurricane-stricken...more
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The Charities Aid Foundation has set up a scheme, called the Social Enterprise Assist, that will render interest-free loans of up to £10,000 each to help social enterprise start-ups.