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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
Community Foundation Update (1/14/17)
Foundation: California Community Foundation, Central Indiana Community Foundation, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Santa Barbara Foundation, Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, Greater New Orleans Foundation, Seattle Foundation, Vermont Community Foundation
The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham has named Ruffner Page as chairman of its board of directors and appointed William Hereford...more
Foundation: California Community Foundation, Central Indiana Community Foundation, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Santa Barbara Foundation, Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, Greater New Orleans Foundation, Seattle Foundation, Vermont Community Foundation
The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham has named Ruffner Page as chairman of its board of directors and appointed William Hereford...more
Local nonprofits gear up for annual fundraiser
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
The Bayou Community Foundation, based in Houma, will host a meeting at 10 a.m. Thursday to offer information to qualifying organizations in...more
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
The Bayou Community Foundation, based in Houma, will host a meeting at 10 a.m. Thursday to offer information to qualifying organizations in...more
Community Foundation Update (12/24/16)
Foundation: Boston Foundation, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Alaska Community Foundation, Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, Community Foundation of Louisville, Greater New Orleans Foundation, Seattle Foundation
Alabama. The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham has announced $1,254,000 in grants to thirty-two area nonprofits working to...more
Foundation: Boston Foundation, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Alaska Community Foundation, Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, Community Foundation of Louisville, Greater New Orleans Foundation, Seattle Foundation
Alabama. The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham has announced $1,254,000 in grants to thirty-two area nonprofits working to...more
Community Foundation Update (12/17/16)
Foundation: Central Indiana Community Foundation, Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley, Oklahoma City Community Foundation, Cambridge Community Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation, New York Community Trust, Philadelphia Foundation, San Diego Foundation, Lilly Endowment, Ramona Community Foundation
Employed by the community foundation through its water management foundation, Pruitt will lead the development of a groundwater sustainability plan for the mid-county basin.Recipients include...more
Foundation: Central Indiana Community Foundation, Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley, Oklahoma City Community Foundation, Cambridge Community Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation, New York Community Trust, Philadelphia Foundation, San Diego Foundation, Lilly Endowment, Ramona Community Foundation
Employed by the community foundation through its water management foundation, Pruitt will lead the development of a groundwater sustainability plan for the mid-county basin.Recipients include...more
BRAF offering assistance to clear property titles
Foundation: Baton Rouge Area Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation, Kellogg Foundation
The Baton Rouge Area Foundation, with support from a W.K. Kellogg Foundation grant, is underwriting a program to help people clear property...more
Foundation: Baton Rouge Area Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation, Kellogg Foundation
The Baton Rouge Area Foundation, with support from a W.K. Kellogg Foundation grant, is underwriting a program to help people clear property...more
Kellogg Foundation OKs 40M Costa Rica grant; see more
Foundation: Baton Rouge Area Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation, Kellogg Foundation
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation approved more than $57 million in new grant funding in August, the bulk of which will support an endowment fund...more
Foundation: Baton Rouge Area Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation, Kellogg Foundation
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation approved more than $57 million in new grant funding in August, the bulk of which will support an endowment fund...more
City of New Orleans & GNOF donate an additional $130000 raised by NOLA Pay It Forward Fund ...
Foundation: Baton Rouge Area Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation
... New Orleans, in partnership with the Greater New Orleans Foundation (GNOF), will donate an additional $130,000 in grants through the NOLA...more
Foundation: Baton Rouge Area Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation
... New Orleans, in partnership with the Greater New Orleans Foundation (GNOF), will donate an additional $130,000 in grants through the NOLA...more
Workshop aims to help nonprofits
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
The Bayou Community Foundation and Greater New Orleans Foundation are co-sponsoring a workshop to teach area nonprofit workers to hone...more
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
The Bayou Community Foundation and Greater New Orleans Foundation are co-sponsoring a workshop to teach area nonprofit workers to hone...more
Surdna Foundation Awards Nearly $13.35 Million in Grants
Foundation: Surdna Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation, Kresge Foundation
The New York City-based Surdna Foundation has announced e second-quarter grants totaling more than $13.35 million in support of strong...more
Foundation: Surdna Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation, Kresge Foundation
The New York City-based Surdna Foundation has announced e second-quarter grants totaling more than $13.35 million in support of strong...more
Mayor of New Orleans Establishes Fund To Help the Thousands of Louisiana Families Stranded ...
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
The Greater New Orleans Foundation is the community foundation serving the 13-parish Greater New Orleans area. We design and lead...more
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
The Greater New Orleans Foundation is the community foundation serving the 13-parish Greater New Orleans area. We design and lead...more
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