Mission: Founded in 1983, the Greater New Orleans Foundation (GNOF) is one of the leading philanthropic organizations in the greater New Orleans area, managing more than $190 million in assets. Since its inception, it has granted over $100 million to nonprofit organizations addressing the diverse and ever-changing needs of our community. Through GNOF, individuals, families, corporations and other foundations are fulfilling their charitable goals. Our current grantmaking strategies focus on some of the most challenging issues facing the greater New Orleans region: housing, regionalism, workforce and education. (Less)

The Greater New Orleans Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization, with an IRS ruling year of 1941, and donations are tax-deductible.