Groundwork New Orleans
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.
Groundwork New Orleans at a glance
In short: Groundwork New Orleans gave $232K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $77K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $232,161
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- Average grant
- $77,387
- Median grant
- $75,913
- Total assets
- $151,411
- +50.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Alabama (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Groundwork New Orleans funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Osprey Initiative ($139K). Together the top 3 received $232K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $232K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Osprey Initiative Fairhope, AL | EPA Nutrient Removal Grant | $138,852 |
| Water Is Alive Duncanville, TX | EPA Nutrient Removal Grant | $75,913 |
| Center for Watershed Protection Fulton, MD | EPA Nutrient Removal Grant | $17,396 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $151,411 | $1,340,566 | $1,286,239 | $232,161 | 3 |
| 2023 | $100,425 | $744,362 | $720,538 | — | — |
About Groundwork New Orleans
Based on IRS filings
Groundwork New Orleans is a public charity 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
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Groundwork New Orleans is led by Todd Reynolds, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Todd Reynolds
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$35K (2023) → $100K (2024)
Ramiro Diaz
President
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Colleen McHugh
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ella Delio
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jared Sessum
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sonji White
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jenny Snape
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mindy Joiner
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yarrow Etheredge
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $100K, to Todd Reynolds (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Groundwork New Orleans
How much does Groundwork New Orleans give each year?
Groundwork New Orleans gave $232K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Groundwork New Orleans's typical grant size?
Groundwork New Orleans's median grant in 2024 was $75,913, and its average grant was $77,387, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Groundwork New Orleans give grants?
Groundwork New Orleans gives mostly in Alabama: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (33%) and Maryland (7%).
Does Groundwork New Orleans give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Groundwork New Orleans's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "EPA Nutrient Removal Grant" (3 grants).
How large is Groundwork New Orleans?
Groundwork New Orleans reported $151K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What is Groundwork New Orleans?
Groundwork New Orleans is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in New Orleans, LA. It holds $151K in total assets as of 2024.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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