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


Rex Charity Announces $1.3 Million to Aid Education Causes in New Orleans
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation

In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, a group of local business leaders created the Pro Bono Publico Foundationand since 2006, it's given more than $14 million to education causes in New Orleans, the...more

Pro Bono Publico Foundation awards $1.3M in grants to Greater New Orleans schools, education
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation

In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, a group of local business leaders created the Pro Bono Publico Foundationand since 2006, it's given more than $14 million to education causes in New Orleans, the...more

Propeller and Thrive Host Water Challenge - Biz New Orleans
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation

“The impacts of climate change and frequent storms cannot be faced alone, ... learn, and network at the intersection of innovation and...more

Pro Bono Publico Foundation Announces $1.6M in Grants
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation

The Rex Organization's philanthropic arm is putting its money where its mouth is in New Orleans. The Pro Bono Publico Foundation has awarded more than $1 million in grants to the city's public...more

Black Families Give More Than Some Think
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation, Kellogg Foundation

Singletary, author of 'The Color of Money', claims that black individuals contribute more than other ethnicities. According to a study by the Kellogg Foundation, black households donate 25% more...more

Hancock Whitney Doubles Nonprofit Grant Opportunities to $400K via Greater New Orleans ...
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation

Hancock Whitney and the Foundation encourage eligible organizations working with community members to enhance financial sustainability or increase...more

FHLB Dallas Donates $500K to Greater New Orleans Foundation | Business | valdostadailytimes.com
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation

... Kenneth St. Charles, vice president for philanthropy at the Foundation. ... has over 1,000 different philanthropic funds and assets of $460...more

Greater New Orleans Foundation, Mrs. Gayle Benson Announce $1117000 in New Grants ...
Foundation: Boeing Company, Greater New Orleans Foundation, JPMorgan Chase Foundation

“Having just spent time with our nonprofit partners on the ground in our ... strategy that prioritizes Equity, Resilience, Nonprofit...more

Greater New Orleans Foundation, Gayle Benson announce more than $1M in Ida relief ...
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation

The foundation adds that funding from the Dick J. Guidry Fund was granted to support nonprofits in South Lafourche. More than 25 grants ranging from $2,000...more

Foundation, Benson announce grants | Lifestyles | hammondstar.com
Foundation: Greater New Orleans Foundation

The Greater New Orleans Foundation and Gayle Benson announced $1,107,000 in immediate assistance grants to local nonprofits leading disaster...more



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