Unity of Greater New Orleans Inc
UNITY of Greater New Orleans is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in New Orleans, Louisiana, founded in 1992. The organization leads a collaborative of 63 organizations providing housing and services to people experiencing homelessness. UNITY operates as both a grantmaker and direct service provider, securing competitive federal grants and subcontracting them to partner organizations while also conducting its own homeless outreach, developing nonprofit-owned apartment buildings, and advocating for public policy changes.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$14.6M
-54.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$16.9M
-17.3% YoY
Grant Count
28
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$605K
-17.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To coordinate community partnerships to prevent, reduce, and end homelessness.
UNITY's work encompasses:
- Raising and distributing funds for housing and services provision
- Conducting homeless outreach on streets and in abandoned buildings
- Developing nonprofit-owned apartment buildings for people experiencing homelessness or with low incomes
- Helping the public locate affordable housing
- Advocating for public policy to prevent and reduce homelessness
Primary funding focus areas include addiction and substance abuse, HIV/AIDS services, nonprofit human services, and housing assistance.
Grantmaking
UNITY distributes grants to partner organizations within its collaborative network. Recent grant activity (2022) shows:
Grant Range
** $13K–$4.4M
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
UNITY operates in the Greater New Orleans area and throughout Louisiana.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent (2024):
- Total Assets: $14.6M
- Total Revenue: $39.8M
- Total Expenses: $40.3M
- Total Giving: $22.5M
2023:
- Total Assets: $32.5M
- Total Liabilities: $18.4M
- Total Revenue: $35.5M
- Total Expenses: $35.7M
- Total Giving: $19.2M
Staffing: 55 employees (as of 2024)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $14,632,035 | $32,461,376 | $32,524,702 |
| Revenue | $39,760,854 | $35,457,405 | $39,129,051 |
| Expenses | $40,272,938 | $35,698,101 | $39,309,928 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $99,737 | $107,453 | $34,783 |
| 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
137 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include New Orleans Family Justice Center ($3,242,143), Responsibility House ($1,962,659), Noaids Taskforce ($1,893,320).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ASSOCIATED CATHOLIC CHARITIES NEW ORLEANS, LA | TO COORDINATE PARTERSHIPS TO REDUCE, END AND PREVENT HOMELESSNESS. | $41,603 |
| GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA METAIRIE, LA | TO COORDINATE PARTERSHIPS TO REDUCE, END AND PREVENT HOMELESSNESS. | $530,437 |
| HARRY THOMPSON CENTER NEW ORLEANS, LA | TO COORDINATE PARTERSHIPS TO REDUCE, END AND PREVENT HOMELESSNESS. | $95,422 |
| COVENANT HOUSE NEW ORLEANS, LA | TO COORDINATE PARTERSHIPS TO REDUCE, END AND PREVENT HOMELESSNESS. | $598,536 |
| JPHSA METAIRIE, LA | TO COORDINATE PARTERSHIPS TO REDUCE, END AND PREVENT HOMELESSNESS. | $171,055 |
| MCCALEB EDUCATIONAL FUND NEW ORLEANS, LA | TO COORDINATE PARTERSHIPS TO REDUCE, END AND PREVENT HOMELESSNESS. | $154,683 |
| NOAIDS TASKFORCE NEW ORLEANS, LA | TO COORDINATE PARTERSHIPS TO REDUCE, END AND PREVENT HOMELESSNESS. | $1,893,320 |
| ODYSSEY HOUSE NEW ORLEANS, LA | TO COORDINATE PARTERSHIPS TO REDUCE, END AND PREVENT HOMELESSNESS. | $830,225 |
| RESOURCES FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT NEW ORLEANS, LA | TO COORDINATE PARTERSHIPS TO REDUCE, END AND PREVENT HOMELESSNESS. | $31,391 |
| RESPONSIBILITY HOUSE GRETNA, LA | TO COORDINATE PARTERSHIPS TO REDUCE, END AND PREVENT HOMELESSNESS. | $1,962,659 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Martha Kegel: Executive Director
- Kathleen North: Director, Supportive Housing Registry
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DETRICH HEBERT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HONORABLE CALVIN JOHNSON | VICE-CHAIR | 1 | — |
| BRUCE PRENDERGAST | IMMEDIATE PAST BOARD CHAIR | 1 | — |
| LAURA BANOS BRYAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER BENJAMIN | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JOSEPH CAO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KIM EVANS RUGON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| AUSTIN PENNY | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| NORMAN ROBINSON | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| PETER WARING | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JESSIE PULLINS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN JACK WILES | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| WENDY HICKOK ROBINSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARVEL ROBERTSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TOD SMITH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVON N BARBOUR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MAMIE STERKX GASPERECZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WAYNE FANT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARTHA KEGEL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $109,686 |
Contact Information
- Address: 2475 Canal Street, Suite 300, New Orleans, LA 70119-6555
- Phone: 504-821-4496
- Website: unitygno.org
- Tax-Exempt Status: 501(c)(3), tax-exempt since March 1993
- EIN: 72-1222911
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Unity of Greater New Orleans Inc fund?
**Mission:** To coordinate community partnerships to prevent, reduce, and end homelessness. UNITY's work encompasses: • Raising and distributing funds for housing and services provision • Conducting homeless outreach on streets and in abandoned buildings • Developing nonprofit-owned apartment buildings for people experiencing homelessness or with low incomes • Helping the public locate affordable housing • Advocating for public policy to prevent and reduce homelessness Primary funding focus are…
How do I apply for a grant from Unity of Greater New Orleans Inc?
UNITY distributes grants to partner organizations within its collaborative network. Recent grant activity (2022) shows: • **Total Giving:** $19.2M (2023); $22.5M (2024) • **Number of Grants:** 28 (2023) • **Grant Range:** $13K–$4.4M • **Median Grant:** $310K Recent grant recipients (2022) included organizations focused on coordinating partnerships to reduce, end, and prevent homelessness: • Odyssey House ($732K) • Goodwill Industries of Southeast Louisiana ($935K) • Covenant House ($664K) • NOA…
Where does Unity of Greater New Orleans Inc make grants?
UNITY operates in the Greater New Orleans area and throughout Louisiana.
What size grants does Unity of Greater New Orleans Inc award?
In 2024, Unity of Greater New Orleans Inc awarded 28 grants totaling $16.9M — an average of about $605K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Unity of Greater New Orleans Inc's EIN?
Unity of Greater New Orleans Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-1222911. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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