German Protestant Orphan Asylum Association
Historical FunderNew Orleans, Louisiana · EIN 72-0423621 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$793K
Organizations funded47
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$16.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | GERMAN PROTESTANT ORPHAN ASYLUM ASS |
|---|---|
| Address | 919 ST CHARLES AVE, NEW ORLEANS LA 70130 |
| Phone | 5045984663 |
| Form and materials | 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. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Louisiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant House New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | Children and youth services | $28,000 |
| Ellis Marsalis Center for Music | New Orleans, LA | Neighborhood centers | $25,000 |
| STEM Library Lab | New Orleans, LA | Human services | $25,000 |
| Upturn Arts | New Orleans, LA | Human services | $23,000 |
| For Providers by Providers | New Orleans, LA | Alliances and advocacy | $20,000 |
| Casa New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | Civil rights | $20,000 |
| Community Sailing New Orleans Inc | New Orleans, LA | Swimming and other water recreation | $20,000 |
| Lousiana Center for Childrens Rights | New Orleans, LA | Youth violence prevention | $20,000 |
| Uncommon Construction | New Orleans, LA | Youth development programs | $20,000 |
| Loop Nola | New Orleans, LA | Educational services | $20,000 |
| St Michael's Special School | New Orleans, LA | Education | $20,000 |
| Start the Adventure in Reading Inc | New Orleans, LA | Remedial reading and encouragement | $20,000 |
| The Bright School | Metairie, LA | Education | $20,000 |
| Cafe Reconcile | New Orleans, LA | Youth centers and clubs | $20,000 |
| New Orleans Youth Alliance | New Orleans, LA | Education | $20,000 |
| Daughters Beyond Incarceration | New Orleans, LA | Alliance and advocacy | $20,000 |
| Kid Smart | New Orleans, LA | Visual arts | $20,000 |
| Louisiana Green Corps | New Orleans, LA | Job training | $20,000 |
| Boys Town Louisiana | New Orleans, LA | Residential care and adult day programs | $20,000 |
| Yeah Yoga | New Orleans, LA | Fund raising and fund distribution | $20,000 |
| Be Loud Studios | New Orleans, LA | Alliances and advocacy | $20,000 |
| Special Education Leadership Fellowship | New Orleans, LA | Special education | $20,000 |
| Excite All Stars | Slidell, LA | Support | $20,000 |
| Be Nola (Black Education for New Orleans) | New Orleans, LA | Education | $20,000 |
| Youthforce Nola | New Orleans, LA | Alliances and advocacy | $20,000 |
| 826 New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | Educational services | $20,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope | New Orleans, LA | Youth development | $17,500 |
| Urban Impact Ministries | New Orleans, LA | Public/Society benefit | $15,000 |
| Youth Run Nola Inc | New Orleans, LA | Youth development projects | $15,000 |
| Raintree Services Inc | New Orleans, LA | Residential care and adult day programs | $15,000 |
| Jewish Family Service | Metairie, LA | Children and youth services | $15,000 |
| Families Helping Families Nola | New Orleans, LA | Centers to support independence of specific populations | $15,000 |
| New Orleans Womens and Childrens Shelter | New Orleans, LA | Temporary housing | $15,000 |
| Friends of the New Orleans Public Library | New Orleans, LA | Education | $15,000 |
| Arts Council of New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | Arts and humanities councils and agencies | $15,000 |
| Junor Achievement of Greater New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | International economic development | $15,000 |
| Community Works of Louisiana | New Orleans, LA | Arts education | $12,450 |
| Art Camp 504 | New Orleans, LA | Arts/Culture | $10,000 |
| Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana | New Orleans, LA | Human services | $10,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Se Louisiana Council | Metairie, LA | Youth development | $10,000 |
| Girls on the Run New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | Youth development | $10,000 |
| Center for Resilience | New Orleans, LA | Public society/benefit | $10,000 |
| New Voices for New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | Arts, culture, and humanities | $10,000 |
| Longue Vue House and Gardens | New Orleans, LA | Museums | $10,000 |
| New Orleans Regional Leadership Institute | New Orleans, LA | Professional societies and associations | $7,500 |
| Winston Rhea Scholars | New Orleans, LA | Youth development programs | $5,000 |
| Trinity Christian Community Center | New Orleans, LA | Christianity | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $793,450 | 47 |
| 2023 | $230,991 | 16 |
| 2022 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 24, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502979349100220
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 72-0423621
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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