1923 Legacy Society

The name of our 1923 Legacy Society is based on the founding date of the New Orleans Community Chest, the organization that eventually became the Greater New Orleans Foundation. It recognizes all the caring individuals who have contributed to the well-being of our community for over three quarters of a century. The 1923 Legacy Society honors those individuals who have established a planned gift either to or through the Foundation. Membership in the 1923 Society entitles you to receive many benefits, including a listing in our annual report and invitations to special events—as well as professional advice and personalized services.

Giving While Living

The Greater New Orleans Foundation recently published Giving While Living, a book about planned giving in New Orleans. In the book, Lafayette LeChat and his friend Claude DeMieux decide to do their all-time favorite New Orleans activities in one day. In between riding the streetcar, munching on po’boys, and dancing in a second line, Lafayette learns about the many ways he can make the gift of a lifetime to the city he loves.

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To order a copy of Giving While Living: Lafayette the French Quarter Cat, email asklafayette@gnof.org or call (504) 598-4663, download the PDF version,  or view it online.

How to Join

Members of the 1923 Society have named the Foundation, or are thinking of naming the Foundation, in their estate plans. Your actions today will ensure a vibrant and promising tomorrow. For more information on the 1923 Society, please contact Alice Parkerson, vice president for development, at (504) 598-1291.