Forward Together New Orleans
PEOPLE MATTER. FORWARD TOGETHER NEW ORLEANS' MISSION IS TO MOVE THE CITY FORWARD IN AN INTENTIONAL WAY, FOCUSING ON OUR PEOPLE: THEIR GOALS, NEEDS, AND ASPIRATIONS.
Financial Overview
From 2021 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$968K
+96.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$118K
-88.8% YoY
Grant Count
5
-61.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$24K
-70.9% YoY
About Forward Together New Orleans
Based on IRS filings
Forward Together New Orleans is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in NEW ORLEANS, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $968K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 5 grants totaling $118K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $967,633 | $493,211 |
| Revenue | $1,032,388 | $2,219,832 |
| Expenses | $557,966 | $1,726,621 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — |
| 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 5 recipients in 2021
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2021 grants, the largest include Nord Foundation ($50,000), Diocese of Houma Thibodaux and Catholic Charities ($25,000), Louisiana Fair Housing Action Center ($23,821).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LOUISIANA FAIR HOUSING ACTION CENTER NEW ORLEANS, LA | RENTAL ASSISTANCE - ORGANIZATION WORKING TO PREVENT EVICTIONS LOCALLY | $23,821 |
| NORD FOUNDATION NEW ORLEANS, LA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| COMMITTEE FOR A BETTER NEW ORLEANS NEW ORLEANS, LA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,500 |
| UNITED WAY FOR SOUTH LOUISIANA NEW ORLEANS, LA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $13,000 |
| DIOCESE OF HOUMA THIBODAUX AND CATHOLIC CHARITIES SCHRIEVER, LA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
From 2021 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR KATHLEEN KENNEDY | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| DR ERIC GRIGGS | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| DR SILAS LEE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forward Together New Orleans?
Forward Together New Orleans is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in NEW ORLEANS, LA. It holds $968K in total assets as of 2021.
How large is Forward Together New Orleans?
As of 2021, Forward Together New Orleans holds $968K in total assets with $1.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $118K in 2021.
Where does Forward Together New Orleans operate?
Forward Together New Orleans has awarded grants in Louisiana.
What size grants does Forward Together New Orleans award?
In 2021, Forward Together New Orleans awarded 5 grants totaling $118K — an average of about $24K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Forward Together New Orleans's EIN?
Forward Together New Orleans's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3807963. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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