Ujamaa Economic Development
NEW ORLEANS, LA · Community Improvement
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2024). Ujamaa Economic Development has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
The Ujamaa Economic Development Corporation was organized with a mission of equitable redevelopment of the Claiborne Corridor and adjacent communities, and with a commitment by the organization's leadership to ensure the resident-led initiatives of cultural preservation, economic opportunity, housing affordability, environmental sustainability, and safe and healthy neighborhoods for this historic Claiborne community.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds Ujamaa Economic Development
$748K in foundation grants on record from 7 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Wk Kellogg Foundation | $225K | 2 |
| Kresge Foundation | $200K | 2 |
| Ford Foundation | $150K | 1 |
| Enterprise Community Partners | $100K | 1 |
| Greater New Orleans Foundation | $38K | 2 |
| New Venture Fund | $20K | 1 |
| National League of Cities Institute | $15K | 1 |
Leadership
Nyree Ramsey — Executive Director (Principal officer)
Names of officers and trustees come from the organization's public filings and leave this page when a later filing drops them. If you are named here and object, write to privacy@kindora.co.