The Gpoa Foundation
Accepts applications
The Gpoa Foundation is a private foundation in New Orleans, Louisiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $793,450 in 47 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $28,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$793,450
- Number of grants47
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$28,000
- Assets$16.3 million
- New grantees94%
Giving in 2024 was up from $230,991 the year before.
94% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $0 | 0 | $14.2 million |
| 2023 | $230,991 | 16 | $15.5 million |
| 2024 | $793,450 | 47 | $16.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | German Protestant Orphan Asylum Ass 919 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (504) 598-4663 |
| What to submit | https://www.gpoafoundation.org/grants |
| Deadlines | Grant decisions are made two times a year: february and august. |
| Restrictions | Nonprofit organizations that serve children and youth in orleans parish are eligible for grant funding. Requests should be in the range of $10,000 - $20,000. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Gpoa Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 47 | $793,450 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Covenant House New Orleans | Children and youth services | $28,000 |
| Ellis Marsalis Center for Music | Neighborhood centers | $25,000 |
| STEM Library Lab | Human services | $25,000 |
| Upturn Arts | Human services | $23,000 |
| For Providers by Providers | Alliances and advocacy | $20,000 |
| Casa New Orleans | Civil rights | $20,000 |
| Community Sailing New Orleans Inc | Swimming and other water recreation | $20,000 |
| Lousiana Center for Childrens Rights | Youth violence prevention | $20,000 |
| Uncommon Construction | Youth development programs | $20,000 |
| Loop Nola | Educational services | $20,000 |
| St Michael's Special School | Education | $20,000 |
| Start the Adventure in Reading Inc | Remedial reading and encouragement | $20,000 |
| The Bright School | Education | $20,000 |
| Cafe Reconcile | Youth centers and clubs | $20,000 |
| New Orleans Youth Alliance | Education | $20,000 |
| Daughters Beyond Incarceration | Alliance and advocacy | $20,000 |
| Kid Smart | Visual arts | $20,000 |
| Louisiana Green Corps | Job training | $20,000 |
| Boys Town Louisiana | Residential care and adult day programs | $20,000 |
| Yeah Yoga | Fund raising and fund distribution | $20,000 |
| Be Loud Studios | Alliances and advocacy | $20,000 |
| Special Education Leadership Fellowship | Special education | $20,000 |
| Excite All Stars | Support | $20,000 |
| Be Nola (Black Education for New Orleans) | Education | $20,000 |
| Youthforce Nola | Alliances and advocacy | $20,000 |
| 826 New Orleans | Educational services | $20,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope | Youth development | $17,500 |
| Urban Impact Ministries | Public/society benefit | $15,000 |
| Youth Run Nola Inc | Youth development projects | $15,000 |
| Raintree Services Inc | Residential care and adult day programs | $15,000 |
| Jewish Family Service | Children and youth services | $15,000 |
| Families Helping Families Nola | Centers to support independence of specific populations | $15,000 |
| New Orleans Womens and Childrens Shelter | Temporary housing | $15,000 |
| Friends of the New Orleans Public Library | Education | $15,000 |
| Arts Council of New Orleans | Arts and humanities councils and agencies | $15,000 |
| Junor Achievement of Greater New Orleans | International economic development | $15,000 |
| Community Works of Louisiana | Arts education | $12,450 |
| Art Camp 504 | Arts/culture | $10,000 |
| Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana | Human services | $10,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America SE Louisiana Council | Youth development | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Slade Simons
- Camille Strachan
- Jane Sumner
- Barbara Macphee
- Charles Mayer
- Mason Couvillion
- Shelina Davis
- Pamela Watson
- Ralph Cox
- Gary Briggs
- Brian Rotolo
- Greg Rattler Sr
- Kyle Wedberg
Questions people ask
Does The Gpoa Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Grant decisions are made two times a year: february and august..
How much does The Gpoa Foundation give?
$793,450 in tax year 2024, across 47 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The Gpoa Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Slade Simons (President), Camille Strachan (Vice President), Jane Sumner (Trustee) and Barbara Macphee (Trustee) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does The Gpoa Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and arts and culture.