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Pro Bono Publico Foundation

New Orleans, Louisiana  ·  EIN 611512587  ·  Private foundation

Pro Bono Publico Foundation is a private foundation based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.1M in grants paid and $1.5M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 396 individual grants from this funder — $6.1M awarded across 2018–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$1.1M
Annual giving (FY2021)
$1.5M
Total assets
396
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Pro Bono Publico Foundation funds

Pro Bono Publico Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, disability services, early childhood education, education, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCommunity ImprovementDisability ServicesEarly Childhood EducationEducationEnvironment & ConservationHigher EducationK-12 EducationLibraries & LiteracySports & Recreation

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, low-income communities, men boys, youth pop.

childrendisabledfamilieslow-income communitiesmen boysyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Pro Bono Publico Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
New Schools for New Orleans
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
New Orleans, LA$181K2024
New Schools for New Orleans
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
New Orleans, LA$130K2020
Greater New Orleans Foundation
THE MULTI YEAR GRANT IS TO SUPPORT GREATER NEW ORLEANS FOUNDATION'S CHARTER SCHOOL BOARD BUILDERS INITIATIVE
New Orleans, LA$125K2024
New Schools for New Orleans
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
New Orleans, LA$100K2019
Kipp New Orleans Schools
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
New Orleans, LA$65K2024
Teach for America - Gno
GENERAL OPERATING FUND
New Orleans, LA$60K2021
Teach for America - Gno
GENERAL OPERATING FUND
New Orleans, LA$60K2020
Teach for America - Gno
GENERAL OPERATING FUND
New Orleans, LA$60K2023
Teach for America - Gno
GENERAL OPERATING FUND
New Orleans, LA$60K2019
Teach for America - Gno
GENERAL OPERATING FUND
New Orleans, LA$60K2018
Inspire Nola Charter Schools
TO INSPIRE AN EDUCATIONAL MOVEMENT WHERE STUDENTS CAN DEVELOP ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL SKILLS
New Orleans, LA$50K2024
Kipp New Orleans Schools
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
New Orleans, LA$48K2023
Inspire Nola Charter Schools
TO INSPIRE AN EDUCATIONAL MOVEMENT WHERE STUDENTS CAN DEVELOP ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL SKILLS
New Orleans, LA$45K2023
Ednavigator Inc
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
New Orleans, LA$37K2020
Kipp New Orleans Schools
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
New Orleans, LA$35K2020

Pro Bono Publico Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$1.0M
2019$975K
2020$1.0M
2021$902K
2023$878K
2024$1.3M

How to apply for funding from Pro Bono Publico Foundation

Pro Bono Publico Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at probonopublicofoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Pro Bono Publico Foundation

Does Pro Bono Publico Foundation accept grant applications?
Pro Bono Publico Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Pro Bono Publico Foundation fund?
Pro Bono Publico Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include New Schools for New Orleans, New Schools for New Orleans, Greater New Orleans Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Pro Bono Publico Foundation give in grants?
Pro Bono Publico Foundation reported $1.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $6.1M over 396 grants.
Where is Pro Bono Publico Foundation located?
Pro Bono Publico Foundation is based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 611512587.
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About this profile. This page is built from Pro Bono Publico Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Pro Bono Publico Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.