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


Long Distance Funders: The Money Behind the Endless Abortion Battles
Foundation: Greater Houston Community Foundation, Ford Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation

... in many millions of dollars in philanthropic money annually from funders on both sides of this contentious issue—with no end to this giving in...more

New CEOs at Greater New Orleans and National Park Foundations
Foundation: Colorado Trust, Greater New Orleans Foundation

The foundation is currently constructing a new Center for Philanthropy, which will house its offices and provide space for local...more

Kopplin leaving mayor's office for new job
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation

The Greater New Orleans Foundation is one of the oldest and largest philanthropic organizations in the region. It works to address ... Later this year, the group plans to open its Center for...more

Andy Kopplin named CEO of Greater New Orleans Foundation
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation

... will now lead the philanthropic organization that funds cultural, environmental and economic development efforts in a 13-parish region. ... The foundation is building a new Center for...more

Bayou Region raises record-breaking amount on GiveNOLA Day
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation

Bayou Community Foundation Coordinator Jennifer Armand credited the success to the perseverance of the donors and organizations as well as...more

GiveNOLA Day: Local nonprofits benefit from 24-hour event
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation

In partnership with the Greater New Orleans Foundation's GiveNOLA Day, the Bayou Community Foundation coordinated local nonprofits at...more

24-hour fundraiser benefits nonprofits
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation

“The Bayou Community Foundation is committed to supporting the work of our nonprofits to meet the critical needs of our Bayou Region and we...more

Citizens National Bank presents $90000 in grants to non-profits
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation

The grant will also support community planning and development in the ... rural place building, educational enhancement, workforce...more

Community Foundation Update (2/20/16)
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Cape Cod Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation, Pittsburgh Foundation, Seattle Foundation

The Gulf Coast Community Foundation has elected Anand Pallegar and Joe Stephan to its board. Georgia. The Community Foundation for...more

Advocacy group for nonprofits reaches milestone
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation

The Bayou Community Foundation was originally challenged in 2012 by its primary financial backer, the Gheens Foundation, to double its...more



Social Enterprise Network Sites


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.




Federal Government Grant and Assistance Programs



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