Social Entrepreneurs of New Orleans
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Social Entrepreneurs of New Orleans at a glance
In short: Social Entrepreneurs of New Orleans gave $526K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $175K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $526,476
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- Average grant
- $175,492
- Median grant
- $194,167
- Total assets
- $5,039,950
- +3.0% 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.
Who Social Entrepreneurs of New Orleans funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fund 17 ($194K). Together the top 3 received $526K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 4 grants of 6 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2019) to $526K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $526K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| New Orleans Startup Fund New Orleans, LA | Partnership in the implementation of programming to support entrepreneurs in accessing equity capital. | $138,142 |
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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 | $5,039,950 | $2,597,997 | $2,689,892 | $526,476 | 3 | $52,061 |
| 2023 | $4,892,157 | $3,428,613 | $2,200,758 | — | — | $1,383 |
| 2022 | $3,696,983 | $2,230,470 | $1,981,751 | $200,000 | 3 | — |
| 2021 | $3,181,894 | $1,458,884 | $1,866,314 | — | — | $10,797 |
| 2020 | $3,404,183 | $2,172,979 | $1,606,298 | — | — | $1,683 |
| 2019 | $2,729,329 | $2,740,172 | $2,076,287 | $18,500 | 2 | $697 |
About Social Entrepreneurs of New Orleans
Based on IRS filings
Social Entrepreneurs of New Orleans is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in New Orleans, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 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
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Social Entrepreneurs of New Orleans is led by Andrea I. Chen, Founder & CEO since 2022 (on filings since 2019); 3 of 15 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrea I. Chen
Founder & CEO
CEO → Founder & CEO, 2022
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$135K (2019) → $183K (2024)
Jessica Allen
Chief Executive Officer
COO → Chief Executive Officer, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$101K (2023) → $135K (2024)
Shelina Davis
Chair
Board Member → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Eumont
Chief Financial Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$110K (2024)
Deirdre Johnson Burel
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Reuben Teague
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cedric Grant
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ericka Lassair
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Henriquez Aldana
Vice Chair
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheryl Kennedy Haydel
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Wisdom
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Zayas
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Justin Woods
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Ramsey
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rochelle Wilcox
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Andreanecia Morris (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Calvin Mackie (2019–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Jonas Chartock (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Paula Estrada De Martin (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Peggy Welsh (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kathy Hebert (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Adrianne Jackson (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Matt Wisdom (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Ava Rogers (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Julie Henriquez (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Alvertha Penny (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Stephanie Barksdale (2019–2020) — Chair
- Former: Ella Delio (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Jamar McKneely (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Linda Usdin (2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $183K, to Andrea I Chen (Founder & CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Social Entrepreneurs of New Orleans
How much does Social Entrepreneurs of New Orleans give each year?
Social Entrepreneurs of New Orleans gave $526K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Social Entrepreneurs of New Orleans's typical grant size?
Social Entrepreneurs of New Orleans's median grant in 2024 was $194,167, and its average grant was $175,492, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Social Entrepreneurs of New Orleans give grants?
Social Entrepreneurs of New Orleans 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 (3 grants).
Does Social Entrepreneurs of New Orleans give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Social Entrepreneurs of New Orleans's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Social Entrepreneurs of New Orleans?
Social Entrepreneurs of New Orleans reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.6M.
What is Social Entrepreneurs of New Orleans?
Social Entrepreneurs of New Orleans is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in New Orleans, LA. It holds $5.0M in total assets as of 2024.
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 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 8, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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