The Nola Foundation
The Nola Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. In 2024, it made grants to charitable organizations in New York, Louisiana, and Michigan, including a university, museums, a synagogue, and community organizations.
The Nola Foundation at a glance
In short: The Nola Foundation gave $552K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $37K), mostly in New York. 57% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $551,652
- -52.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -34.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $36,777
- -27.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,950
- Total assets
- $2,303,988
- -16.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 57% first-time grantees (8 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (70% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Nola Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 777 Third Avenue 6Th Floor, New York, NY 10017
Phone: (212) 328-5528
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Nola Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tulane University ($150K). Together the top 10 received $546K.
Grant Size Distribution
95 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 95 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 70% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 27% to recipients in Louisiana, and 3% to recipients in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Nola Foundation open to new grantees?
57%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 14 grantees (57%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $81K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $81K repeat.
- 21% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−15%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 421% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $552K (2024) to $1.2M (2023). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $552K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tulane University New Orleans, LA | General Support | $150,000 |
| Project Morry Port Chester, NY | General Support | $100,000 |
| Jewish Museum New York, NY | General Support | $80,000 |
| Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | General Support | $62,500 |
| The Jewish Museum New York, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
| Central Synagogue New York, NY | General Support | $42,150 |
| The Brooklyn Museum Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Univ of Michgian Ann Arbor, MI | General Support | $17,950 |
| City Harvest Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $7,763 |
| The Bridge Fund of New York Inc New York, NY | General Support | $5,181 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,303,988 | $157,915 | $613,044 | $551,652 | 15 | $562,578 | $122,520 | $133,536 |
| 2023 | $2,759,117 | $821,282 | $1,193,788 | $1,169,857 | 23 | $1,174,890 | $811,850 | $163,805 |
| 2022 | $3,131,623 | $267,024 | $839,706 | $791,710 | 11 | $803,081 | $226,368 | $205,793 |
| 2021 | $3,982,891 | $358,292 | $680,353 | $648,947 | 36 | $651,807 | $329,746 | $255,045 |
| 2020 | $4,304,952 | $2,561 | $965,962 | $918,968 | 10 | — | $73,712 | $245,950 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Nola Foundation reported a distributable amount of $134K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, The Jewish Museum describes its mission as collecting, preserving, exhibiting, and interpreting art and Jewish culture. The Bridge Fund of New York says it works to prevent homelessness through financial assistance and counseling, while Grand Street Settlement says it expands opportunities for low-income families and individuals through community services.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $551,652. Grant amounts ranged from $300 to $150,000, with a median grant of $17,950.
The largest reported grants included $150,000 to Tulane University, $100,000 to Project Morry, $80,000 to the Jewish Museum, and $62,500 to Syracuse University. Other notable grants included $50,000 to The Jewish Museum, $42,150 to Central Synagogue, and $25,000 to The Brooklyn Museum. The listed grants were for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Amy Rose Silverman is listed as president and director on the 2024 filing.
The Nola Foundation is led by Amy Rose Silverman, President & Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amy Rose Silverman
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jeffrey Silverman (2020–2022) — Vice President & Director
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 Nola Foundation
How much does The Nola Foundation give each year?
The Nola Foundation gave $552K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 23 grants.
What is The Nola Foundation's typical grant size?
The Nola Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $17,950, and its average grant was $36,777, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Nola Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does The Nola Foundation give grants?
The Nola Foundation gives mostly in New York: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Louisiana (27%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (9 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does The Nola Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Nola Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Nola Foundation's largest grantees?
The Nola Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Tulane University ($150,000), Jewish Museum ($130,000 across 2 grants) and Project Morry ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Nola Foundation?
The Nola Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $563K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $134K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Nola Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, The Jewish Museum describes its mission as collecting, preserving, exhibiting, and interpreting art and Jewish culture. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Nola Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Nola Foundation's EIN?
The Nola Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4014432. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Nola Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Nola Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-nola-foundation-morg_dadcfb57e6994c488eb7e86bda35ab77
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