United Way of Southeast Louisiana
Grantmaking foundation in New Orleans, Louisiana · EIN 72-0471369
- Louisiana
- New Orleans
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Louisiana
- Total giving
- $11MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $27MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
UNITED WAY OF SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA (UWSELA) IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION FOUNDED IN 1952 SERVING RESIDENTS OF JEFFERSON, ORLEANS, PLAQUEMINES, ST. BERNARD, ST. TAMMANY, TANGIPAHOA AND WASHINGTON PARISHES AND GOVERNED BY A VOLUNTEER BOARD. UWSELA'S MISSION IS TO ERADICATE POVERTY IN SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA. UWSELA COLLABORATES WITH GOVERNMENT, BUSINESSES, FAITH GROUPS AND OTHER NONPROFITS IN THE SEVEN PARISH REGION TO IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS SERIOUS ISSUES. UWSELA RAISES FUNDS THROUGH AN ANNUAL WORKPLACE CAMPAIGN, INDIVIDUAL AND CORPORATE GIFTS, GRANTS AND PARTNERSHIPS. UWSELA PROVIDES GRANTS TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND GROUPS WORKING TOGETHER IN A COLLABORATIVE WAY THAT SUPPORTS OUR VISION OF "EQUITABLE COMMUNITIES WHERE ALL INDIVIDUALS ARE HEALTHY, EDUCATED, AND ECONOMICALLY STABLE."
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Youth Empowerment Project | $170K | 2022 |
| Cancer Association of Gno | $110K | 2022 |
| Urban League of Greater New Orleans | $100K | 2022 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | $98K | 2022 |
| Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans | $93K | 2022 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: unitedwaysela.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.