Arts Council of New Orleans
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$1.1M
Foundation funders
14
Grants recorded
28
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Arts Council of New Orleans?
Arts Council of New Orleans is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by The Helis Foundation ($410K), United Way of Southeast Louisiana ($140K), The Greater New Orleans Foundation ($111K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Arts Council of New Orleans between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Helis Foundation | $410,000 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| United Way of Southeast Louisiana | $140,026 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| The Greater New Orleans Foundation | $111,023 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Baton Rouge Area Foundation | $100,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $100,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Baptist Community Ministries | $80,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Azby Fund | $50,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| The Gpoa Foundation | $42,000 | 2 | 2020–2024 |
| Ochsner Clinic Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| New Orleans Community Support Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Parkside Foundation | $6,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Eugenie & Joseph Jones Family Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Gustaf Westfeldt Mcilhenny Family Founda | $2,500 | 1 | 2023 |
| Shlenker Family Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Arts Council of New Orleans received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | United Way of Southeast Louisiana | GRANT FUNDING | $40,000 |
| 2024 | The Helis Foundation | Building Wall Mural - Unframed | $110,000 |
| 2024 | The Greater New Orleans Foundation | ARTS & HUMANITIES COUNCILS & AGENCIES | $57,952 |
| 2024 | United Way of Southeast Louisiana | GRANT FUNDING & DESIGNATED GIFTS | $40,026 |
| 2024 | Ochsner Clinic Foundation | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Gpoa Foundation | ARTS AND HUMANITIES COUNCILS AND AGENCIES | $15,000 |
| 2023 | The Greater New Orleans Foundation | ARTS/CULTURE | $53,071 |
| 2023 | United Way of Southeast Louisiana | GRANT FUNDING | $40,000 |
| 2023 | Baton Rouge Area Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2023 | New Orleans Community Support Foundation | ARTS & HUMANITIES COUNCILS AND AGENCIES | $20,000 |
| 2023 | The Azby Fund | ARTS | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Gustaf Westfeldt Mcilhenny Family Founda | FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF RECIPIENT CHARITY | $2,500 |
| 2022 | Baptist Community Ministries | REDUCING RECIDIVISM | $80,000 |
| 2022 | The Helis Foundation | Support for Unframed Murals Phase II | $40,000 |
| 2022 | Baton Rouge Area Foundation | SUPPORT LUNA FETE | $25,000 |
| 2022 | United Way of Southeast Louisiana | GRANT FUNDING | $20,000 |
| 2022 | The Azby Fund | ARTS | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Eugenie & Joseph Jones Family Foundation | To fulfill exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Shlenker Family Foundation | GENERAL | $500 |
| 2021 | The Helis Foundation | Support for Unframed Murals Phase II | $160,000 |
| 2021 | Baton Rouge Area Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2021 | The Azby Fund | Arts | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Parkside Foundation | ART EDUCATION | $6,000 |
| 2020 | The Helis Foundation | Support for Unframed Murals Phase II | $100,000 |
| 2020 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $100,000 |
| 2020 | The Gpoa Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $27,000 |
| 2020 | Baton Rouge Area Foundation | SUPPORT OF LUNA FETE | $25,000 |
| 2020 | The Azby Fund | Arts | $20,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Arts Council of New Orleans?
Arts Council of New Orleans is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by The Helis Foundation ($410K), United Way of Southeast Louisiana ($140K), The Greater New Orleans Foundation ($111K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Arts Council of New Orleans between 2020–2025.
Who is Arts Council of New Orleans's largest funder?
The Helis Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Arts Council of New Orleans, with $410K across 4 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Arts Council of New Orleans received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Arts Council of New Orleans across 28 grants from 14 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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