The Fertel Foundation
The Fertel Foundation was organized specifically as a support organization of the greater new orleans foundation, a non profit organization exempt under 501(c)3.
The Fertel Foundation at a glance
In short: The Fertel Foundation gave $35K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $35K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $35,000
- -76.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -88.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $35,000
- +112.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $3,075,654
- +7.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Fertel Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Public Concern Foundation ($35K).
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 25 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Fertel Foundation gives
- Giving fell 79% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2022) to $166K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Public Concern Foundation New York, NY | Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis | $35,000 |
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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 | $3,075,654 | $175,661 | $108,557 | $35,000 | 1 | $131,853 |
| 2023 | $2,849,699 | $62,347 | $237,187 | $148,000 | 9 | $34,838 |
| 2022 | $2,742,682 | $30,870 | $86,356 | $34,800 | 4 | $39,692 |
| 2021 | $3,205,884 | $177,494 | $228,183 | $165,800 | 2 | $142,182 |
| 2020 | $3,053,729 | $54,296 | $132,150 | $76,000 | 9 | $51,796 |
About The Fertel Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Fertel Foundation is a public charity, based in New Orleans, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $35K. Net investment income was $132K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Fertel Foundation is led by Randy Fertel, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Randy Fertel
Chairman
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Kopplin
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leann Moses
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 The Fertel Foundation
How much does The Fertel Foundation give each year?
The Fertel Foundation gave $35K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $148K across 9 grants.
How large is The Fertel Foundation?
The Fertel Foundation reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $176K.
Where does The Fertel Foundation operate?
The Fertel Foundation has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, New York, Ohio, Virginia.
What is The Fertel Foundation's EIN?
The Fertel Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-1479255. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- 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 September 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 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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