The Greater New Orleans Foundation

The Greater New Orleans Foundation

The Greater New Orleans Foundation was founded in 1923. Andy Kopplin leads operations as President and CEO. The organization functions as a community foundation that pools contributions from multiple donors rather than managing assets tied to a single family. The foundation deploys capital across private equity, real estate, and grant programs. It maintains limited partner positions in TIFF Private Equity Partners 2007, 2008, 2014, and 2015. Holdings include the Center for Philanthropy at 919 St. Charles Ave and various donated residential and commercial properties in the Greater New Orleans Region. Geographic focus centers on Louisiana and the broader United States through disaster relief vehicles such as the Gayle and Tom Benson Disaster Relief Fund. The foundation employs 43 professionals and maintains relationships with multiple investment advisors including CA Capital Management and Merrill Lynch. It participates in the Greater New Orleans Funders Network and sponsors events such as GiveNOLA Day. No dated operational events from the last 24 months appear in available records. The foundation operates through supporting organizations and donor-advised structures that separate grant decisions from investment management. Its board includes members such as Robert Bories and Gayle Benson who also contribute through named funds.