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.
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
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
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 and the Foundation encourage eligible organizations working with community members to enhance financial sustainability or increase...more
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
When Hannah Davis traveled to China to teach English, she noticed how Chinese workers and farmers were often sporting olive green army-style shoes. Those shoes served as her inspiration to create her own social enterprise, Bangs Shoes.