The Ella Project
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$1.1M
Foundation funders
16
Grants recorded
43
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds The Ella Project?
The Ella Project is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by Tides Foundation ($608K), Baton Rouge Area Foundation ($105K), The Greater New Orleans Foundation ($72K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to The Ella Project between 2019–2026.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tides Foundation | $608,000 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Baton Rouge Area Foundation | $105,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Greater New Orleans Foundation | $72,303 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Louisiana Bar Foundation | $62,000 | 5 | 2019–2024 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $49,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Helis Foundation | $40,000 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| The Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation Inc | $35,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Cahn Family Foundation | $18,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Arts Council of New Orleans | $14,473 | 1 | 2024 |
| Edward & Ruth Wilkof Foundation | $12,500 | 2 | 2025–2026 |
| South Arts Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Ruth U Fertel Foundation | $7,000 | 2 | 2022–2025 |
| Freeman-Woollam Foundation | $4,000 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Ella West Freeman Foundation | $3,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| CrossCurrents Foundation Inc | $2,500 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2026) to $421K (2024). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $8K.
What grants has The Ella Project received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Edward & Ruth Wilkof Foundation | CULTURAL PROGRAMS | $7,500 |
| 2025 | Edward & Ruth Wilkof Foundation | CULTURAL PROGRAMS | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Ruth U Fertel Foundation | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| 2025 | Freeman-Woollam Foundation | SUPPORT CULTURAL PROGRAMS | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Tides Foundation | HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES | $300,000 |
| 2024 | The Greater New Orleans Foundation | ARTS/CULTURE | $29,591 |
| 2024 | The Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation Inc | VISUAL ART - PROJECT/PROGRAM | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Baton Rouge Area Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Louisiana Bar Foundation | OTHER LEGAL SERVICES | $16,000 |
| 2024 | Arts Council of New Orleans | Gen Op | $14,473 |
| 2024 | The Helis Foundation | Pro Bono Legal Counsel for Artists | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Cahn Family Foundation | FOR GENERAL PURPOSES OF GRANTEE | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Freeman-Woollam Foundation | SUPPORT CULTURAL PROGRAMS | $1,000 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $49,000 |
| 2023 | The Greater New Orleans Foundation | FUND RAISING & FUND DISTRIBUTION | $24,328 |
| 2023 | Baton Rouge Area Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2023 | The Helis Foundation | Pro Bono Legal Counsel for Artists | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation Inc | VISUAL ARTS - PROJECT/PROGRAM | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Cahn Family Foundation | FOR GENERAL PURPOSES OF GRANTEE | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Freeman-Woollam Foundation | SUPPORT CULTURAL PROGRAMS | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Tides Foundation | HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES | $108,000 |
| 2022 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Arts & Culture | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Baton Rouge Area Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2022 | Louisiana Bar Foundation | OTHER LEGAL SERVICES | $12,000 |
| 2022 | The Helis Foundation | Pro Bono Legal Counsel for Artists | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The Greater New Orleans Foundation | FUND RAISING & FUND DISTRIBUTION | $7,342 |
| 2022 | Ruth U Fertel Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Cahn Family Foundation | FOR GENERAL PURPOSES OF GRANTEE | $5,000 |
| 2022 | CrossCurrents Foundation Inc | General Support | $2,500 |
| 2022 | Freeman-Woollam Foundation | SUPPORT CULTURAL PROGRAMS | $1,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 43 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Ella Project?
The Ella Project is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by Tides Foundation ($608K), Baton Rouge Area Foundation ($105K), The Greater New Orleans Foundation ($72K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to The Ella Project between 2019–2026.
Who is The Ella Project's largest funder?
Tides Foundation is the largest recorded funder of The Ella Project, with $608K across 4 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has The Ella Project received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to The Ella Project across 43 grants from 16 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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