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New Orleans foundations

There are 772foundations and grantmaking organizations in the greater New Orleansmetro area, including the cities of New Orleans and Metairie. Combined, these New Orleans metro foundationsemploy 358 people, earn more than $309 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $3 billion.
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Types of foundations in New Orleans

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
601
$220,052,385
Grantmaking public charity foundations
84
$73,767,168
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
27
$966,696
Community foundations
24
$62,835,655
Organizations supporting a single foundation
6
$2,173,316
Corporate foundations
5
$42,461,628
Foundation professional societies
1
$673,692
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Job trends for New Orleans foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
303
1-10
36
11-25
2
26-100
6
101 to 1,000
0
1,000+
0
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Sizes of foundations in New Orleans

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
390
$250k to $1M
58
$1M to $5M
32
$5M to $25M
10
$25M to $100M
2
$100M+
0
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Directory of foundations in New Orleans

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1-20 of 772

The Greater New Orleans Foundation

GNOF promotes philanthropy to improve quality of life in a 13 parish region through fund management and nonprofit effectiveness training.
Revenue
$52.4m
Assets
$431.1m
Employees
35
EIN
72-0408921
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kemper and Leila Williams Foundation

The Kemper and Leila Williams Foundation is a private foundation that awards fellowships and awards for the best published work on Louisiana history. The Foundation is located in New Orleans, LA.
Revenue
$13.0m
Assets
$533.8m
Employees
93
EIN
23-7336090
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Poydras Home

Poydras Home is located in New Orleans, LA and operates as an independent and assisted living center for the long term care, comfort and maintenace for the elderly. The nonprofit type is private foundation.
Revenue
$13.4m
Assets
$57.2m
Employees
32
EIN
72-0451616
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Baptist Community Ministries (BCM)

BCM is committed to the development of a healthy community offering a wholesome quality of life to its residents and to improving the physical, mental, and spiritual health of the individuals we serve.
Revenue
$13.2m
Assets
$322.7m
Employees
27
EIN
72-0423887
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Joe W and Dorothy D Brown Foundation

Through the hard work and dedication of all trustees and staff, the Joe W. and Dorothy Dorsett Brown Foundation continues to contribute to the betterment of communities and alleviating human suffering.
Revenue
$6.9m
Assets
$123.8m
Employees
0
EIN
72-6027232
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Youthforce Nola

Youthforce Nola is a collaborative between education, business, and civic organizations, youthforce nola's collective efforts represent progress to its mission.
Revenue
$5.4m
Assets
$5.2m
Employees
0
EIN
26-3606930
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Helis Foundation

Private foundation in New Orleans funding general support, youth development, and smart on crime initiatives with 49 grants made last year.
Revenue
$5.1m
Assets
$84.7m
Employees
N/A
EIN
72-6020536
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Edward G. Schlieder Educational Foundation

Edward G. Schlieder Educational Foundation funds nursing simulation lab, science lab modernization, school of music recital hall, richardson memorial center (architecture school) renovation, laboratory/classroom renovation.
Revenue
$6.7m
Assets
$56.8m
Employees
1
EIN
72-0408974
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Marshall Heritage Foundation

The Marshall Heritage Foundation is a private foundation in Metairie, LA, which was founded in 2019 and most recently had $7,920,150 in revenue and no employees.
Revenue
$7.9m
Assets
$19.8m
Employees
0
EIN
46-7293385
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Entergy Charitable Foundation

The Entergy Charitable Foundation does not directly engage in charitable activities, but rather uses its resources to fund other organizations that align with its mission.
Revenue
$41.9m
Assets
$48.1m
Employees
N/A
EIN
71-0845366
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Marshall Legacy Foundation

Marshall Legacy Foundation is a private foundation in Metairie, LA, which was founded in 2015 and most recently had $15,687,056 in revenue and no employees.
Revenue
$15.7m
Assets
$31.7m
Employees
0
EIN
46-7206339
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Arlene and Joseph Meraux Charitable Foundation

The Arlene and Joseph Meraux Charitable Foundation is a private organization that was established by Arlene Meraux to benefit the entire St. Bernard Parish community by relying upon its landholdings in the parish and surrounding areas.
Revenue
$4.1m
Assets
$95.3m
Employees
4
EIN
72-1400981
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Northshore Community Foundation (NCF)

To unite human and financial resources to enhance the quality of life in the Northshore region since 2007. To achieve this mission we serve donors, support nonprofits, and drive civic leadership.
Revenue
$4.8m
Assets
$33.6m
Employees
5
EIN
61-1517784
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Worldquant University

Worldquant University is a private foundation in New Orleans, LA, which was founded in 2016 and most recently had $3,707,037 in revenue and five employees.
Revenue
$3.7m
Assets
$1.0m
Employees
5
EIN
47-3170111
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Emeril Lagasse Foundation

Emeril Lagasse Foundation seeks to inspire, mentor and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive and creative individuals and to make a lasting impact on their lives.
Revenue
$3.0m
Assets
$5.1m
Employees
10
EIN
42-1536915
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Foundation for Louisiana

Foundation for Louisiana invests in sustainable practices and people to reduce vulnerability and build stronger communities statewide, headed by Charmel Gaulden.
Revenue
$4.8m
Assets
$16.3m
Employees
29
EIN
20-3399944
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Oscar J Tolmas Charitable Trust

The Oscar J Tolmas Charitable Trust is a private foundation that made 57 grants last year. Grantees include Bridge House Corporation. Trustees are Vincent J Giardina, Lisa N Romano. The Trust is located in Metairie, LA.
Revenue
$3.8m
Assets
$57.7m
Employees
2
EIN
46-7235211
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United Way of St Charles

United Way of St Charles unites the community in providing comprehensive health and human services and a financial stability program.
Revenue
$4.7m
Assets
$8.0m
Employees
5
EIN
72-0928066
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hogs for the Cause

Hogs for the Cause aims to alleviate the burdens of pediatric brain cancer and provide medical expense coverage. It is based in New Orleans, LA.
Revenue
$4.1m
Assets
$10.4m
Employees
5
EIN
32-0273586
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Methodist Health System Foundation (MHSF)

The Methodist Health System Foundation, is dedicated to the support, development and management of health related programs and services for the benefit of the citizens of East New Orleans and beyond.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$70.9m
Employees
23
EIN
72-1003934
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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