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New Orleans foundations

There are 777foundations and grantmaking organizations in the greater New Orleansmetro area, including the cities of New Orleans and Metairie. Combined, these New Orleans metro foundationsemploy 41,990 people, earn more than $6 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $10 billion.
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Types of foundations in New Orleans

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
606
$214,587,504
Grantmaking public charity foundations
80
$5,452,698,694
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
28
$990,781
Community foundations
25
$72,244,032
Organizations supporting a single foundation
6
$693,530
Corporate foundations
6
$13,150,005
Foundation professional societies
1
$831,147
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Job trends for New Orleans foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
397
1-10
39
11-25
0
26-100
7
101 to 1,000
0
1,000+
1
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Sizes of foundations in New Orleans

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
386
$250k to $1M
56
$1M to $5M
35
$5M to $25M
9
$25M to $100M
2
$100M+
1
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Directory of foundations in New Orleans

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Woldenberg Foundation

The Woldenberg Foundation provides donations for educational institutions and related activities, donations for Jewish causes, and earnings on exempt assets. It made 88 grants last year.
Revenue
$5.8m
Assets
$24.4m
Employees
1
EIN
72-6022665
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Northshore Community Foundation (NCF)

To unite human and financial resources to enhance the quality of life in the Northshore region since 2007. To achieve this mission we serve donors, support nonprofits, and drive civic leadership.
Revenue
$10.6m
Assets
$38.6m
Employees
7
EIN
61-1517784
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Greater New Orleans Foundation

The Greater New Orleans Foundation drives philanthropy and leadership to enhance community well-being through diverse programs addressing regional challenges and needs.
Revenue
$43.2m
Assets
$475.6m
Employees
37
EIN
72-0408921
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Baptist Community Ministries (BCM)

BCM is committed to the development of a healthy community offering a wholesome quality of life to its residents and to improving the physical, mental, and spiritual health of the individuals we serve.
Revenue
$13.2m
Assets
$322.7m
Employees
27
EIN
72-0423887
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Poydras Home

Poydras Home is located in New Orleans, LA and operates as an independent and assisted living center for the long term care, comfort and maintenace for the elderly. The nonprofit type is private foundation.
Revenue
$12.9m
Assets
$58.4m
Employees
29
EIN
72-0451616
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Joe W and Dorothy D Brown Foundation

Through the hard work and dedication of all trustees and staff, the Joe W. and Dorothy Dorsett Brown Foundation continues to contribute to the betterment of communities and alleviating human suffering.
Revenue
$5.6m
Assets
$122.3m
Employees
0
EIN
72-6027232
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ochsner Medical Center

Ochsner Health System has been providing high-quality clinical and hospital patient care to Louisiana residents since 1942. Their healthcare family today are comprised of more than 17,000 employees and over 2,700 affiliated physicians.
Revenue
$5.4b
Assets
$6.3b
Employees
41.6k
EIN
72-0502505
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Goldring Family Foundation

The Goldring Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Metairie, LA. It makes grants to educational institutions and related activities, Jewish causes, and arts, culture, and humanities. Last year it made 202 grants.
Revenue
$40.3m
Assets
$135.0m
Employees
0
EIN
72-6022666
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rosamary Foundation

The Rosamary Foundation is a private nonprofit in New Orleans that funds projects in education, arts, human services, and community development.
Revenue
$5.5m
Assets
$39.6m
Employees
0
EIN
72-6024696
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Donald Palmer Charitable Foundation

Donald Palmer Charitable Foundation funds research programs with focus on Catholic Charities New Orleans, Holy Cross High School, and Lighthouse for the Blind.
Revenue
$25.0m
Assets
$29.5m
Employees
0
EIN
72-1329780
IRS type
501(c)(3)

David St Etienne President

The Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Foundation empowers the state's minority business community by assisting local chambers with technical training.
Revenue
$3.1m
Assets
$2.3m
Employees
0
EIN
83-2128501
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Arlene and Joseph Meraux Charitable Foundation

The Arlene and Joseph Meraux Charitable Foundation is a private organization that was established by Arlene Meraux to benefit the entire St. Bernard Parish community by relying upon its landholdings in the parish and surrounding areas.
Revenue
$4.7m
Assets
$94.4m
Employees
4
EIN
72-1400981
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Worldquant University

Worldquant University is a private foundation in New Orleans, LA, which was founded in 2016 and most recently had $4,002,186 in revenue and five employees.
Revenue
$4.0m
Assets
$1.1m
Employees
5
EIN
47-3170111
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Emeril Lagasse Foundation

Emeril Lagasse Foundation seeks to inspire, mentor and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive and creative individuals and to make a lasting impact on their lives.
Revenue
$3.1m
Assets
$5.5m
Employees
9
EIN
42-1536915
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Foundation for Louisiana

Foundation for Louisiana invests in sustainable practices and people to reduce vulnerability and build stronger communities statewide, headed by Charmel Gaulden.
Revenue
$4.8m
Assets
$16.3m
Employees
29
EIN
20-3399944
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United Way of St Charles

United Way of St Charles unites the community in providing comprehensive health and human services and a financial stability program.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$6.3m
Employees
5
EIN
72-0928066
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hogs for the Cause

Hogs for the Cause aims to alleviate the burdens of pediatric brain cancer and provide medical expense coverage. It is based in New Orleans, LA.
Revenue
$4.1m
Assets
$10.4m
Employees
5
EIN
32-0273586
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Oscar J Tolmas Charitable Trust

The Oscar J Tolmas Charitable Trust is a private foundation that made 57 grants last year. Grantees include Bridge House Corporation. Trustees are Vincent J Giardina, Lisa N Romano. The Trust is located in Metairie, LA.
Revenue
$3.8m
Assets
$57.7m
Employees
2
EIN
46-7235211
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Society for the Relief of Destitute Orphan Boys

Society for the Relief of Destitute Orphan Boys is a private foundation that provides assistance to the operations of the facility. It is located in New Orleans, LA.
Revenue
$3.4m
Assets
$37.6m
Employees
7
EIN
72-0408986
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Booth-Bricker Fund

The Booth-Bricker Fund is a private foundation that made 82 grants last year. Grantees include New Schools For New Orleans. Trustees are Gray S Parker, H Hunter White JR, Nathaniel P Phillips JR. It is located in New Orleans, LA.
Revenue
$4.6m
Assets
$38.5m
Employees
1
EIN
72-0818077
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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