The Greater New Orleans Foundation
The Greater New Orleans Foundation is a community foundation and philanthropic institution headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana. Established in 1983, the organization traces its roots back to the Community Chest of New Orleans, founded in 1923. The foundation drives positive impact through philanthropy, leadership, and action across the Greater New Orleans region. It operates as a pass-through entity enabling donors to support local, regional, and national nonprofits while maintaining its own strategic grantmaking programs. The foundation currently manages more than 900 funds and employs 37 people.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$513.0M
+7.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$34.6M
+6.7% YoY
Grant Count
623
+6.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$56K
+0.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To drive positive impact through philanthropy, leadership, and action in the Greater New Orleans region.
Vision: A vibrant, sustainable, and just region for all.
Values: Collaboration and Innovation
The foundation's grantmaking focuses on Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services. The foundation promotes philanthropy as a critical resource for addressing community needs and engages in programmatic initiatives to create a more promising future for the region. The foundation is a signatory to Philanthropy's Promise, committing to allocate the majority of grantmaking dollars to marginalized communities and at least 25% to social justice strategies including advocacy, community organizing, and civic engagement.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$100 - $630,626
Average Grant
$20,000
Review Cycle
for most programs
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation serves 13 parishes in Southeast Louisiana: Assumption, Jefferson, Lafourche, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Terrebonne, and Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue:
- Total assets: $476 million (2023); over $500 million (2024)
- Total revenues: $43.2 million (2023)
- Total expenses: $43.1 million (2023)
- Total liabilities: $3.17 million (2023)
Capital Campaign: The foundation recently concluded its "be Greater campaign," which saw the foundation's base of assets grow to over $500 million and the foundation's own endowed funds increase by nearly $20 million by 2023. The organization had previously set a goal of $500 million in assets by 2023 with an intention to increase endowed funds by $20 million to support leadership activities.
Governance: The foundation operates a donor-advised fund through which donors can direct the distribution or investment of funds. All board members are independent, reflecting robust governance and transparency practices.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $513,035,485 | $475,580,976 | $431,145,923 |
| Revenue | $67,571,509 | $43,225,517 | $52,417,713 |
| Expenses | $50,400,068 | $43,132,560 | $46,464,904 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $28,671,528 | $8,710,306 | $11,722,331 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
100 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
17 open opportunities from The Greater New Orleans Foundation
Community-Led Green Infrastructure
THE GREATER NEW ORLEANS FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Emily’s Bloomin Youth Fund Grant
THE GREATER NEW ORLEANS FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
GNOF Exxon-Mobil Fund Grant
THE GREATER NEW ORLEANS FOUNDATION
Amount
Up to US $10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEANETTE M DAVIS-LOEB | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| SHAWN M BARNEY | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| CATHERINE FREEMAN | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| HON BRIAN A JACKSON | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| R FOSTER DUNCAN | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| MIRIAM WOGAN HENRY | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| KATIE CROSBY | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| ROGER OGDEN | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| NANCY BISSINGER TIMM | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| BERTRAND WILSON | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| PATRICIA WEEKS | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| ANDY WISDOM | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| DAVID BARKSDALE | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| LYNNE BURKART | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| ALEX GERSHANIK | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| ARTHUR ROGER | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| STEVEN W USDIN | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| CATHY WRIGHT ISAACSON | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| ROBERT A BORIES | PAST CHAIR | 2 | — |
| ALLISON BERGER TILLER | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| RICHARD CORTIZAS | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| ERICA BECK | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| JOHN HAIRSTON | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| JEFF HEBERT | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| MONICA SYLVAIN | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| VANESSA BROWN CLAIBORNE | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| WILLIAM M HAMMACK | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| DENNIS LAUSCHA | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| TANDRA LEMAY | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| DEANNA RODRIGUEZ | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| STEPHANIE NOVEMBER | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| SHARONDA R WILLIAMS | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| ANDREW KOPPLIN | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $406,215 |
| ERIC SELING | VP, FINANCE & OPERATIONS | 40 | $242,371 |
| KELLIE CHAVEZ-GREENE | VP, PROGRAMS | 40 | $189,852 |
| KARLA RIVERA | CHIEF OF STAFF | 40 | $193,824 |
| COURTNEY THOMAS | VP, COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLI | 40 | $167,686 |
| SHERINA CLAVIER | DIRECTOR, FINANCE | 40 | $159,994 |
| ROY WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR, GRANTMAKING | 40 | $121,951 |
| KRISTINA KENT | DIRECTOR, WORKFORCE PROGRA | 40 | $121,445 |
| DANIEL FAVRE | DIRECTOR, ENVIRONMENTAL PR | 40 | $117,736 |
| SARAH KOENIG | ACCOUNTING MANAGER | 40 | $120,199 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation awarded $1.025 million to 12 organizations through its Community-Led Green Infrastructure Grantmaking Program
Foundation Awards $1.025 Million to 12 Organizations through its Community-LedThe Climate Action Equity Project distributed $53,000 through participatory grantmaking to equitable climate action projects
Through Participatory Grantmaking, Climate Action Equity Project Awards $53,000The foundation announced a $3 million Tragedy Fund distribution
Foundation Awards $1.025 Million to 12 Organizations through its Community-LedSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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