PROPELLER GROWS AND SUPPORTS ENTREPRENEURS TO TACKLE SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DISPARITIES. OUR VISION IS AN INCLUSIVE AND THRIVING ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEM IN NEW ORLEANS THAT RESPONDS TO COMMUNITY NEEDS AND CREATES THE CONDITIONS FOR AN EQUITABLE FUTURE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.0M
+3.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$526K
Grant Count
3
Avg Grant Size
$175K
About Social Entrepreneurs of New Orleans
Based on IRS filings
Social Entrepreneurs of New Orleans is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in NEW ORLEANS, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $526K. Net investment income was $52K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,039,950 | $4,892,157 | $3,696,983 |
| Revenue | $2,597,997 | $3,428,613 | $2,230,470 |
| Expenses | $2,689,892 | $2,200,758 | $1,981,751 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $52,061 | $1,383 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Fund 17 ($194,167), Thrive New Orleans ($194,167), New Orleans Startup Fund ($138,142).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NEW ORLEANS STARTUP FUND NEW ORLEANS, LA | PARTNERSHIP IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PROGRAMMING TO SUPPORT ENTREPRENEURS IN ACCESSING EQUITY CAPITAL. | $138,142 |
| FUND 17 NEW ORLEANS, LA | PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION PARTNER FOR FINANCIAL WELLNESS COLLABORATIVE, WHICH SUPPORTS ENTREPRENEURS IN ACCESS DEBT CAPITAL. | $194,167 |
| THRIVE NEW ORLEANS NEW ORLEANS, LA | PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION PARTNER FOR FINANCIAL WELLNESS COLLABORATIVE, WHICH SUPPORTS ENTREPRENEURS IN ACCESSING DEBT CAPITAL. | $194,167 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREA I CHEN | FOUNDER & CEO | 40 | $183,231 |
| JESSICA ALLEN | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $134,978 |
| ELIZABETH EUMONT | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $110,343 |
| DR SHERYL KENNEDY HAYDEL | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ERICKA LASSAIR | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MATTHEW WISDOM | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| KIM RAMSEY | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| REUBEN TEAGUE | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ROCHELLE WILCOX | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ANDREA ZAYAS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JUSTIN WOODS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| SHELINA DAVIS | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| JULIE HENRIQUEZ ALDANA | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| DEIRDRE JOHNSON BUREL | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| CEDRIC GRANT | TREASURER | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Social Entrepreneurs of New Orleans?
Social Entrepreneurs of New Orleans is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in NEW ORLEANS, LA. It holds $5.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Social Entrepreneurs of New Orleans?
As of 2024, Social Entrepreneurs of New Orleans holds $5.0M in total assets with $2.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $526K in 2024.
Where does Social Entrepreneurs of New Orleans operate?
Social Entrepreneurs of New Orleans has awarded grants in Louisiana.
What size grants does Social Entrepreneurs of New Orleans award?
In 2024, Social Entrepreneurs of New Orleans awarded 3 grants totaling $526K — an average of about $175K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Social Entrepreneurs of New Orleans's EIN?
Social Entrepreneurs of New Orleans's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3223585. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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