GROUNDWORK NEW ORLEANS ENGAGES LOCAL RESIDENTS, BUSINESSES AND GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS TO REVITALIZE NEIGHBORHOODS AND TRANSFORM COMMUNITY LIABILITIES INTO COMMUNITY ASSETS. BY CHANGING PLACES WE CHANGE LIVES. SINCE 2006, GWNOLA HAS FOCUSED ON NEIGHBORHOOD-BASED BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES, OR "BMPS", IMPLEMENTING PROJECTS THAT MITIGATE STORM WATER THREATS WHILE IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE, RESTORING ECOSYSTEMS, AND CONTRIBUTING TO A HEALTHIER WATERSHED THAT INCLUDES SURROUNDING WETLANDS AND THE GULF OF MEXICO ESTUARIES. AT THE CORE OF OUR PROGRAMING IS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT THROUGH JOB AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING. THE GREEN TEAM PROGRAM EMPLOYS YOUTH AGES 14-18, THE GROUND CREW PROGRAM EMPLOYS YOUNG ADULTS 19-25, IMPROVEMENT AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WHICH FOCUS ON IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN NEW ORLEANS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$151K
+50.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$232K
Grant Count
3
Avg Grant Size
$77K
About Groundwork New Orleans
Based on IRS filings
Groundwork New Orleans is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in NEW ORLEANS, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $151K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $232K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $151,411 | $100,425 |
| Revenue | $1,340,566 | $744,362 |
| Expenses | $1,286,239 | $720,538 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Osprey Initiative ($138,852), Water Is Alive ($75,913), Center for Watershed Protection ($17,396).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CENTER FOR WATERSHED PROTECTION FULTON, MD | EPA NUTRIENT REMOVAL GRANT | $17,396 |
| OSPREY INITIATIVE FAIRHOPE, AL | EPA NUTRIENT REMOVAL GRANT | $138,852 |
| WATER IS ALIVE DUNCANVILLE, TX | EPA NUTRIENT REMOVAL GRANT | $75,913 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JARED SESSUM | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| COLLEEN MCHUGH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ELLA DELIO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SONJI WHITE | DIRECTOR (JOINED 01/2024) | 1 | — |
| MINDY JOINER | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JENNY SNAPE | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| YARROW ETHEREDGE | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| RAMIRO DIAZ | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| TODD REYNOLDS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $100,000 |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Groundwork New Orleans?
Groundwork New Orleans is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in NEW ORLEANS, LA. It holds $151K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Groundwork New Orleans?
As of 2024, Groundwork New Orleans holds $151K in total assets with $1.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $232K in 2024.
Where does Groundwork New Orleans operate?
Groundwork New Orleans has awarded grants in Alabama, Maryland, Texas.
What size grants does Groundwork New Orleans award?
In 2024, Groundwork New Orleans awarded 3 grants totaling $232K — an average of about $77K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Groundwork New Orleans's EIN?
Groundwork New Orleans's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 90-0456300. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
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