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Who funds 40 Schools?

New Orleans, Louisiana

3 private foundations reported grants to 40 Schools in New Orleans, Louisiana totaling $1.9 million across 3 grants in tax years 2024 to 2025. The largest funder was Walton Family Foundation Inc, with $1.0 million.

From the funders' IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Foundations that fund 40 Schools

All 3 funders, by amount
FoundationPurpose givenGrantsAmount
Walton Family Foundation Inc
Arkansas · 2024
To train emerging education leaders through an entrepreneurial-focused fellowship program.1$1.0 million
Carnegie Corporation of New York
New York · 2024 · accepts applications
As a final general support grant1$500,000
The Powell Foundation
Texas · 2025 · accepts applications
Early Childhood Development and Education: High-Capacity Sector1$370,000

Amounts are grants paid as each foundation reported them. Names are matched across filings, so a grant written under a different name for the same organization may be missing.

Using this list

A foundation that already gives to 40 Schools gives in its field and region, so the list doubles as a prospect list for similar organizations in New Orleans. Open a foundation to see its application rules, typical grant and every other grant it paid.

Questions people ask

Who funds 40 Schools?

Walton Family Foundation Inc, Carnegie Corporation of New York and The Powell Foundation, according to their IRS Form 990-PF filings.

How much does 40 Schools get from foundations?

$1.9 million in 3 reported grants from 3 private foundations in tax years 2024 to 2025. Government grants and gifts from individuals are not included.

Which of these funders accept applications?

Carnegie Corporation of New York and The Powell Foundation say in their filings that they accept applications.

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