Business Council of New Orleans
THE MISSION OF THE BUSINESS COUNCIL OF NEW ORLEANS & THE RIVER REGION IS TO SERVE AS A VEHICLE FOR BUSINESS LEADERS TO SPEAK WITH ONE PRINCIPLED VOICE IN ADVOCATING FOR A FISCAL AND PUBLIC POLICY ENVIRONMENT THAT INVITES AND SUSTAINS (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) ECONOMIC GROWTH AND PROVIDES A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL WHO LIVE AND WORK IN THE NEW ORLEANS METROPOLITAN AREA.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$627K
+42.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$10K
-81.0% YoY
Grant Count
1
-50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
-62.0% YoY
About Business Council of New Orleans
Based on IRS filings
Business Council of New Orleans is a nonprofit organization, based in NEW ORLEANS, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $627K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $10K. Net investment income was $13K.
Ready to take the next step with Business Council of New Orleans?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $626,720 | $439,024 | $170,653 |
| Revenue | $938,907 | $1,049,365 | $831,535 |
| Expenses | $627,432 | $775,424 | $897,908 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $12,573 | $31 | $35 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include New Orleans Police & Justice Foundation ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NEW ORLEANS POLICE & JUSTICE FOUNDATION NEW ORLEANS, LA | DONATION FOR RESEARCH | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL FLOWER | CHAIR | 5 | — |
| JIM COOK | VICE-CHAIR | 5 | — |
| ALDEN MCDONALD | SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| BILL HAMMACK | TREASUERER | 5 | — |
| HENRY COAXUM | EX-OFFICIO | 5 | — |
| VANESSA CLAIBORNE | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| SUZANNE MESTAYER | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| JOE EXNICIOS | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| GREG FEIRN | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| DAVID GALLO | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| LEE JACKSON | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| CARLIN CONNER | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| TOM LEONHARD | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| GRAHAM RALSTON | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| CHRIS READE | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| DEANNA RODRIGUEZ | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| JAY LAPEYRE | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| MERRITT LANE | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| AMY GLOVINSKY | MANAGING DIRECTOR | 40 | $277,254 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Business Council of New Orleans?
As of 2024, Business Council of New Orleans holds $627K in total assets with $939K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $10K in 2024.
Where does Business Council of New Orleans operate?
Business Council of New Orleans has awarded grants in Louisiana.
What size grants does Business Council of New Orleans award?
In 2024, Business Council of New Orleans awarded 1 grants totaling $10K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Business Council of New Orleans's EIN?
Business Council of New Orleans's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1661751. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Business Council of New Orleans's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
The Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund
NEW ORLEANS, LA
Assets
$4.3B
Grants
730
Total Given
$18.9M
The Greater New Orleans Foundation
NEW ORLEANS, LA
Assets
$513.0M
Grants
623
Total Given
$34.6M
Baton Rouge Area Foundation
BATON ROUGE, LA
Assets
$342.7M
Grants
370
Total Given
$32.9M
Community Foundation of Acadiana
LAFAYETTE, LA
Assets
$183.5M
Grants
324
Total Given
$18.6M
Goldring Family Foundation
METAIRIE, LA
Assets
$199.2M
Grants
305
Total Given
$7.0M
Baptist Community Ministries
NEW ORLEANS, LA
Assets
$369.4M
Grants
266
Total Given
$10.0M
The Scott Foundation
MONROE, LA
Assets
$17.6M
Grants
256
Total Given
$856K
Community Foundation of North Louisiana
SHREVEPORT, LA
Assets
$193.2M
Grants
191
Total Given
$11.3M
Carolyn W & Charles T Beaird
SHREVEPORT, LA
Assets
$22.3M
Grants
160
Total Given
$1.6M
United Way of Southeast Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS, LA
Assets
$25.1M
Grants
160
Total Given
$8.4M
Florence Mauboules Charitable Trust
CROWLEY, LA
Assets
$1.6M
Grants
141
Total Given
$271K
Jewish Endowment Foundation
METAIRIE, LA
Assets
$100.1M
Grants
135
Total Given
$5.6M
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
What could you do with Business Council of New Orleans on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities
Go from researching Business Council of New Orleans to a real strategy.