Second Harvest Food Bank Greater New Orleans and Acadiana

Enterprise Holdings Foundation

Saint Louis, MO

The Enterprise Holdings Foundation supports charitable and educational nonprofits in communities where Enterprise Mobility operates, focusing on health, education, arts, and disaster relief; applicants must be actively supported by an Enterprise Mobility team member, spouse, or domestic partner. Giving varies widely: it reported 9,499 grants in 2024, but its 2025 filing showed one grant of $101.4 million, so that amount is not a typical award. Applications are accepted at any time through eligible Enterprise-affiliated applicants; the Foundation does not limit giving to preselected organizations.

Blue Cross & Blue Shield

Baton Rouge, LA

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation funds nonprofit health- and education-related programs, including community health initiatives, innovative pilots, and crisis or disaster response, primarily in Louisiana. In 2024, grants ranged from $1,000 to $360,000, with a median of $33,333. It uses a letter-of-intent process for its programs; crisis and disaster requests are accepted on an ongoing basis while funds and need allow.

Duke Energy Foundation

Charlotte, NC

The Duke Energy Foundation funds workforce and local economic development, disaster resilience, conservation, clean water, and economic opportunity in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. Its 2024 grants had a median of $25,000; applications for grants of $20,000 or less are accepted year-round, after applicants discuss proposals with a state representative.

New Orleans Community Support Foundation

New Orleans, LA

The New Orleans Community Support Foundation administers charitable distributions for city initiatives and public/private partnerships, supporting work such as arts and culture, youth development, environmental projects, education, social services, and economic development. Its 2024 grants went to Louisiana recipients, with a median award of $12,850 and amounts ranging from $5,195 to $114,529. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Northshore Community Foundation

Covington, LA

Northshore Community Foundation funds nonprofits, projects, and programs that improve quality of life, including work in education, health, economic prosperity, safer neighborhoods, and disaster relief. It primarily serves St. Helena, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, and Washington parishes in Louisiana; its 2024 grants had a median of $15,000, though amounts varied widely. It accepts applications from eligible nonprofits during open competitive grant cycles.

Baptist Community Ministries

New Orleans, LA

Baptist Community Ministries funds 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in health, education, or public safety in Orleans, Jefferson, St. Tammany, St. Bernard, and Plaquemines Parishes, Louisiana. Its 2025 grants had a median of $10,000, while public Transom Grants start at $50,000 per year and discretionary donations are generally $5,000 or less. It accepts unsolicited requests through these public programs; other grant types are invitation-only.

United Way of Southeast Louisiana

New Orleans, LA

United Way of Southeast Louisiana funds collaborative efforts to reduce poverty, including workforce training, housing, health care, youth development, education, and food access. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,575 to $303,517, with a median of $37,368, and it primarily serves seven Southeast Louisiana parishes. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

The Greater New Orleans Foundation

New Orleans, LA

The Greater New Orleans Foundation funds arts and culture, education, youth development, health, social services, and other regional priorities across the 13 parishes of Southeast Louisiana. Its stated average grant is about $20,000; its IMPACT grants are invitation-only, while the Foundation encourages nonprofits to share information about their work through a form.

United Way Worldwide

Alexandria, VA

United Way Worldwide funds community programs focused on youth opportunity, health, financial security, education, and disaster relief, with 2024 grants made across multiple U.S. states and internationally. Its 209 reported grants ranged from $5,100 to $736,333, with a median of $22,675. It does not state whether it accepts unsolicited grant requests.

Share Our Strength

Washington, DC

Share Our Strength funds child nutrition and hunger-reduction efforts, including school meals, summer meals, benefits access, and family economic mobility, primarily across the United States, with some work in India. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,200 to $739,871, with a median of $20,000. The available information does not say whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Feeding America

Chicago, IL

Feeding America funds food banks and community partners working to fight hunger, distribute nutritious food, and improve food access across all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Its 2025 grants ranged from $700 to about $134.3 million, with a median of about $12.5 million. It invites prospective foundation partners to submit a proposal; no application materials or deadline are provided.

AT&T Foundation

Dallas, TX