GNO-Abo Charitable and Educational Foundation Inc
To support education and community development. The primary purpose is to fund scholarships, provide educational programs, and foster productive citizenship, partnering with the alpha beta omega chapter of alpha kappa alpha sorority.
GNO-Abo Charitable and Educational Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: GNO-Abo Charitable and Educational Foundation Inc gave $52K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $51,568
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- Average grant
- $10,314
- Median grant
- $11,448
- Total assets
- $98,098
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (80% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who GNO-Abo Charitable and Educational Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Xavier University of Louisiana ($12K). Together the top 5 received $52K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $52K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Xavier University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | Provide Scholarships to 7 Students | $11,948 |
| Dillard University New Orleans, LA | Provide Scholarships to 7 Students | $11,948 |
| Southern University at New Orleans New Orleans, LA | Provide Scholarships to 6 Students | $11,448 |
| Alpha Kappa Alpha Education ADV FD Chicago, IL | Focus on Scholarships Grants and Fellow | $10,500 |
| Loyola University New Orleans New Orleans, LA | Provide Scholarships to 3 Students | $5,724 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $98,098 | $208,581 | $202,828 | $51,568 | 5 | $181 |
| 2024 | — | $68,597 | $32,292 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | $76,724 | $24,976 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | $87 | $6,482 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | $7,281 | $9,735 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | $8,312 | $14,255 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | $68,986 | $55,385 | — | — | — |
About GNO-Abo Charitable and Educational Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
GNO-Abo Charitable and Educational Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in New Orleans, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $98K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $52K. Net investment income was $181.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
GNO-Abo Charitable and Educational Foundation Inc is led by Sheryl Rodriguez, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sheryl Rodriguez
President
On filings since 2023
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephenie Marshall
Member at Large
President → Member at Large, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alisa Wells
Member at Large
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monique Jones
Recording Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tekeda Ferguson
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Daniels
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Krystal James
Parlimentarian
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rhonda Egana
Parlimentarian
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shellond Chester
Financial Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Edura Baham (2019–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Ruth Jean (2019–2024) — Financial Secretary
- Former: Nzinga Hill (2023–2024) — Parlimentarian
- Former: Dawn Williams (2019–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Elaine McClain (2020–2022) — Parlimentarian
- Former: Glener Sylvester (2020–2022) — Member at Large
- Former: Kim Rugon (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Kristen Noell (2020–2022) — Member at Large
- Former: Lesha Coulon (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Nedra Kelly (2020–2022) — Financial Secretary
- Former: Allison Augustus-Wallace (2019) — At Large
- Former: Evelyn Francois (2019) — Parlimentarian
- Former: Kya Moller (2019) — Financial Secretary
- Former: Linda Nash (2019) — At Large
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about GNO-Abo Charitable and Educational Foundation Inc
How much does GNO-Abo Charitable and Educational Foundation Inc give each year?
GNO-Abo Charitable and Educational Foundation Inc gave $52K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is GNO-Abo Charitable and Educational Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
GNO-Abo Charitable and Educational Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $11,448, and its average grant was $10,314, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does GNO-Abo Charitable and Educational Foundation Inc give grants?
GNO-Abo Charitable and Educational Foundation Inc gives mostly in Louisiana: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Orleans, LA (4 grants).
Does GNO-Abo Charitable and Educational Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on GNO-Abo Charitable and Educational Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are GNO-Abo Charitable and Educational Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
GNO-Abo Charitable and Educational Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Xavier University of Louisiana ($11,948), Dillard University ($11,948) and Southern University at New Orleans ($11,448), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is GNO-Abo Charitable and Educational Foundation Inc?
GNO-Abo Charitable and Educational Foundation Inc reported $98K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $209K.
What is GNO-Abo Charitable and Educational Foundation Inc's EIN?
GNO-Abo Charitable and Educational Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-1518273. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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