GROUNDWORK NEW ORLEANS
NEW ORLEANS, LA · Environment
Mission
GROUNDWORK NEW ORLEANS ENGAGES LOCAL RESIDENTS, BUSINESSES AND GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS TO REVITALIZE NEIGHBORHOODS AND TRANSFORM COMMUNITY LIABILITIES INTO COMMUNITY ASSETS. BY CHANGING PLACES WE CHANGE LIVES. SINCE 2006, GWNOLA HAS FOCUSED ON NEIGHBORHOOD-BASED BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES, OR "BMPS", IMPLEMENTING PROJECTS THAT MITIGATE STORM WATER THREATS WHILE IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE, RESTORING ECOSYSTEMS, AND CONTRIBUTING TO A HEALTHIER WATERSHED THAT INCLUDES SURROUNDING WETLANDS AND THE GULF OF MEXICO ESTUARIES. AT THE CORE OF OUR PROGRAMING IS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT THROUGH JOB AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING. THE GREEN TEAM PROGRAM EMPLOYS YOUTH AGES 14-18, THE GROUND CREW PROGRAM EMPLOYS YOUNG ADULTS 19-25, IMPROVEMENT AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WHICH FOCUS ON IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN NEW ORLEANS.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds GROUNDWORK NEW ORLEANS
$967K in foundation grants on record from 7 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Groundwork Usa | $769K | 3 |
| Greater New Orleans Foundation | $165K | 2 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | $53K | 2 |
| New Orleans Community Support Foundation | $47K | 2 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | $25K | 1 |
| Foundation for Louisiana | $6K | 1 |
| Blackbaud Giving Fund | $5K | 1 |
Leadership
TODD REYNOLDS — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Principal officer)
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