New Orleans Community Support Foundation
The an individual recipient Community Support Foundation (NOCSF) is a public charity based in an individual recipient, Louisiana, formed in 2006. It was organized for the benefit of the Greater New Orleans Foundation (GNOF) and supports GNOF by administering charitable distributions under agreements with the City of an individual recipient and other government agencies, as well as through public/private partnerships.
New Orleans Community Support Foundation at a glance
In short: New Orleans Community Support Foundation gave $1.1M across 64 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,131,947
- -80.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 64
- -64.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,687
- -44.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,850
- Total assets
- $78,630
- -98.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to New Orleans Community Support Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 919 St Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 598-4663
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who New Orleans Community Support Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Greater New Orleans Foundation ($115K). Together the top 10 received $433K.
Grant Size Distribution
247 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 199 grants of 247 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Louisiana. The listed recipients include organizations based in an individual recipient and Metairie.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 64 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How New Orleans Community Support Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $515K (2022) to $5.8M (2023). In 2024 it made 64 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater New Orleans Foundation New Orleans, LA | Philanthropy | $114,529 |
| Eternal Seeds New Orleans, LA | Arts & Culture | $64,870 |
| Boy Scouts of America Se Louisiana Council Metairie, LA | Youth Development | $40,000 |
| Groundwork New Orleans New Orleans, LA | Environment | $34,700 |
| Festivals for Good New Orleans, LA | Arts & Culture | $33,750 |
| Celebration Church Life Transformation Community Center New Orleans, LA | Public/Society Benefit | $32,500 |
| Youth Rebuilding New Orleans New Orleans, LA | Disaster Preparedness & Relief Services | $30,000 |
| Lakeview Shepherd Center New Orleans, LA | Social Services | $30,000 |
| Nola Tree Project New Orleans, LA | Single Organization Support | $27,000 |
| Water Wise Gulf South New Orleans, LA | Environmental Education | $25,635 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $78,630 | $1,096,017 | $2,636,715 | $1,131,947 | 64 | $116,292 |
| 2023 | $5,284,839 | $8,640,843 | $7,419,027 | $5,758,468 | 181 | $42,140 |
| 2022 | $25,290 | $26,875 | $531,981 | $515,196 | 1 | $-13,959 |
| 2021 | $506,605 | $2,196,125 | $870,795 | $864,730 | 1 | $864,795 |
| 2020 | $557,425 | $1,045,130 | $544,000 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
NOCSF’s stated mission is to benefit GNOF. Its filing describes its role as administering charitable distributions to nonprofits and other partners for city government initiatives and public/private partnerships.
In 2024, recipients included organizations working in arts and culture, youth development, environmental projects and education, social services, and economic development. For example, Eternal Seeds says it serves an individual recipient artists, with an emphasis on young and emerging artists and preserving Black history and culture. Groundwork New Orleans describes neighborhood revitalization and projects that address stormwater threats. Water Wise Gulf South says it advances community-driven green infrastructure through training, technical assistance, organizing, and project implementation. These are descriptions of the grantees’ work.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, NOCSF reported 64 grants totaling $1,131,947. Grant amounts ranged from $5,195 to $114,529, with a median of $12,850.
Among the largest reported grants were $114,529 to Greater New Orleans Foundation for philanthropy; $64,870 to Eternal Seeds for arts and culture; $40,000 to Boy Scouts of America SE Louisiana Council for youth development; $34,700 to Groundwork New Orleans for environmental work; and $33,750 to Festivals for Good for arts and culture. Other recipients included Youth Rebuilding New Orleans ($30,000), NOLA Tree Project ($27,000), Water Wise Gulf South ($25,635), and Youth Empowerment Project ($25,000).
NOCSF’s filing describes distributions administered through cooperative endeavor agreements with government agencies and public/private partnerships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Eric Seling, Alex Gershanik, and David Barksdale as directors. NOCSF’s organizational documents require GNOF’s president and CEO to serve on its board; the filing identifies Andrew Kopplin as holding that role and says he is compensated by GNOF as its employee.
New Orleans Community Support Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Barksdale
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alex Gershanik
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Seling
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Andrew Kopplin (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Robert Bories (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 New Orleans Community Support Foundation
How much does New Orleans Community Support Foundation give each year?
New Orleans Community Support Foundation gave $1.1M across 64 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $5.8M across 181 grants.
What is New Orleans Community Support Foundation's typical grant size?
New Orleans Community Support Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $12,850, and its average grant was $17,687, across 64 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does New Orleans Community Support Foundation give grants?
New Orleans Community Support Foundation gives mostly in Louisiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New Orleans, LA (60 grants) and Metairie, LA (4 grants).
Does New Orleans Community Support Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 2% of New Orleans Community Support Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 64) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Public/Society Benefit" (7 grants), "Arts & Culture" (5 grants) and "Human Services" (5 grants).
Who are New Orleans Community Support Foundation's largest grantees?
New Orleans Community Support Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Greater New Orleans Foundation ($114,529), Eternal Seeds ($64,870) and Boy Scouts of America Se Louisiana Council ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is New Orleans Community Support Foundation?
New Orleans Community Support Foundation reported $79K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What does New Orleans Community Support Foundation fund?
NOCSF’s stated mission is to benefit GNOF. Its filing describes its role as administering charitable distributions to nonprofits and other partners for city government initiatives and public/private partnerships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from New Orleans Community Support Foundation?
New Orleans Community Support Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is New Orleans Community Support Foundation's EIN?
New Orleans Community Support Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5037341. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 24, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). New Orleans Community Support Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/new-orleans-community-support-foundation-morg_ddb18bd3773a44a7b98c28ef77b55973
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