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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
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
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
Community Foundation Update (5/16/15)
Foundation: Foundation for the Carolinas, Fresno Regional Foundation, Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Kalamazoo Community Foundation, Cape Cod Foundation, Columbus Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation, San Francisco Foundation
The Kalamazoo Community Foundation has announced twenty grants totaling $2.4 million in unrestricted funding. Recipients include...more
Foundation: Foundation for the Carolinas, Fresno Regional Foundation, Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Kalamazoo Community Foundation, Cape Cod Foundation, Columbus Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation, San Francisco Foundation
The Kalamazoo Community Foundation has announced twenty grants totaling $2.4 million in unrestricted funding. Recipients include...more
Community Foundation Update (5/02/15)
Foundation: Central Indiana Community Foundation, Charlevoix County Community Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Greater New Orleans Foundation, Calaveras Community Foundation, Lilly Endowment
The Silicon Valley Community Foundation has announced that more than $3.7 million in matching gifts and prizes is available to...more
Foundation: Central Indiana Community Foundation, Charlevoix County Community Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Greater New Orleans Foundation, Calaveras Community Foundation, Lilly Endowment
The Silicon Valley Community Foundation has announced that more than $3.7 million in matching gifts and prizes is available to...more
Our Views: New Orleans Mayor shows how public-private partnerships can work
Foundation: Baton Rouge Area Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation
National foundations may or may not continue grants, although local community foundations like the Greater New Orleans Foundation or the...more
Foundation: Baton Rouge Area Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation
National foundations may or may not continue grants, although local community foundations like the Greater New Orleans Foundation or the...more
One-day fund drive to benefit local nonprofits
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
It coincides with a national philanthropic event called “Give Local America.” ... “The day is all about promoting philanthropy and the idea that all of us, with donations as little as $10, can...more
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
It coincides with a national philanthropic event called “Give Local America.” ... “The day is all about promoting philanthropy and the idea that all of us, with donations as little as $10, can...more
Community Foundation Update (2/28/15)
Foundation: Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, Lincoln Community Foundation, Oklahoma City Community Foundation, Oshkosh Area Community Foundation, Cleveland Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Vermont Community Foundation
The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation in Sheffield has announced that Jennifer Dowley will step down by year's end after nearly...more
Foundation: Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, Lincoln Community Foundation, Oklahoma City Community Foundation, Oshkosh Area Community Foundation, Cleveland Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Vermont Community Foundation
The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation in Sheffield has announced that Jennifer Dowley will step down by year's end after nearly...more
Greater New Orleans Foundation will hold free grant workshops on endowments
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
The Greater New Orleans Foundation will hold two free workshops on applying for revised Freeman Challenges, a grant program that helps...more
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
The Greater New Orleans Foundation will hold two free workshops on applying for revised Freeman Challenges, a grant program that helps...more
Information session to be held
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
9 starting at 9 a.m., Bayou Community Foundation and the Greater New Orleans Foundation will explain the event they are planning,...more
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
9 starting at 9 a.m., Bayou Community Foundation and the Greater New Orleans Foundation will explain the event they are planning,...more
Greater New Orleans Foundation announces $132000 in grants from Pratt-Stanton Manor Fund
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
With funding from the Pratt-Stanton Manor Fund at the Greater New Orleans Foundation, along with volunteers from Team Depot and...more
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
With funding from the Pratt-Stanton Manor Fund at the Greater New Orleans Foundation, along with volunteers from Team Depot and...more
Part of NOLA for Life effort ends grants; results from last year still unclear
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
Unlike last year's NOLA for Life Fund effort, where a $1 million foundation grant was routed through the private Greater New Orleans Foundation,...more
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation
Unlike last year's NOLA for Life Fund effort, where a $1 million foundation grant was routed through the private Greater New Orleans Foundation,...more
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