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New Orleans foundations

There are 770 foundations and grantmaking organizations in the greater New Orleans metro area, including the cities of New Orleans and Metairie. Combined, these New Orleans metro foundations employ 43,260 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
 
601
 
$338,405,450
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
77
 
$6,141,039,174
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
 
29
 
$1,096,598
Community foundations
 
25
 
$85,009,631
Organizations supporting a single foundation
 
6
 
$864,340
Corporate foundations
 
4
 
$19,003,749
Foundation professional societies
 
1
 
$1,633,963
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Job trends for New Orleans foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
411
1-10
 
40
11-25
 
2
26-100
 
4
101 to 1,000
 
0
1,000+
 
1
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Sizes of foundations in New Orleans

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
363
$250k to $1M
 
69
$1M to $5M
 
40
$5M to $25M
 
15
$25M to $100M
 
3
$100M+
 
1
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Directory of foundations in New Orleans

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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
$9.1m
Assets
$96.9m
Employees
4
EIN
72-1400981
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
$67.6m
Assets
$513.0m
Employees
34
EIN
72-0408921
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
$6.0m
Assets
$38.4m
Employees
6
EIN
61-1517784
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Eye Ear Nose and Throat Foundation

The Eye Ear Nose & Throat Foundation is a private foundation located in Metairie, LA. The Foundation made 15 grants last year. Grantees include New Orleans Speech and Hearing Center. Trustees are Ashley S Bright, John D Charbonnet, Michael D Charbonnet.
Revenue
$6.9m
Assets
$68.0m
Employees
3
EIN
72-0928511
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kemper and Leila Williams Foundation

The Kemper and Leila Williams Foundation is a private foundation that awards fellowships and awards for the best published work on Louisiana history. The Foundation is located in New Orleans, LA.
Revenue
$29.7m
Assets
$470.1m
Employees
8
EIN
23-7336090
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Foundation for Louisiana

Foundation for Louisiana advances justice by investing in communities, building partnerships, and shifting systems across racial, climate, criminal, economic, gender, and cultural priorities.
Revenue
$6.7m
Assets
$16.8m
Employees
29
EIN
20-3399944
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
$5.3m
Assets
$13.3m
Employees
4
EIN
32-0273586
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
$15.6m
Assets
$57.0m
Employees
6
EIN
72-0451616
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
$17.9m
Assets
$369.4m
Employees
27
EIN
72-0423887
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
$13.1m
Assets
$127.9m
Employees
0
EIN
72-6027232
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
$7.8m
Assets
$42.3m
Employees
1
EIN
72-0818077
IRS type
501(c)(3)

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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
$6.0b
Assets
$6.6b
Employees
43.0k
EIN
72-0502505
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
$5.1m
Assets
$6.5m
Employees
10
EIN
42-1536915
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
$73.5m
Assets
$199.2m
Employees
0
EIN
72-6022666
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Edward G. Schlieder Educational Foundation

Edward G. Schlieder Educational Foundation funds nursing simulation lab, science lab modernization, school of music recital hall, richardson memorial center (architecture school) renovation, laboratory/classroom renovation.
Revenue
$14.8m
Assets
$64.2m
Employees
1
EIN
72-0408974
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Marshall Heritage Foundation

The Marshall Heritage Foundation is a private foundation in Metairie, LA, which was founded in 2019 and most recently had $9,882,671 in revenue and no employees.
Revenue
$9.9m
Assets
$26.9m
Employees
0
EIN
46-7293385
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Collins C Diboll Private Foundation

The Collins Diboll Private Foundation makes grants to organizations that promote social justice, education, and creative art. They are located in New Orleans, LA.
Revenue
$5.9m
Assets
$24.9m
Employees
0
EIN
72-6126376
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Marshall Legacy Foundation / Elaine T Marshall Ttee

Marshall Legacy Foundation / Elaine T Marshall Ttee is a private foundation in Metairie, LA, which was founded in 2015 and most recently had $10,017,960 in revenue and no employees.
Revenue
$10.0m
Assets
$34.9m
Employees
0
EIN
46-7206339
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Zemurray Foundation

The Zemurray Foundation is a private foundation that made 30 grants last year. Its grantees include the New Orleans Museum of Art. It is located in New Orleans, LA.
Revenue
$4.4m
Assets
$101.2m
Employees
2
EIN
72-0539603
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
$4.3m
Assets
$58.0m
Employees
2
EIN
46-7235211
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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