The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation, Inc. | 9,244 followers on LinkedIn. The nonprofit owner of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell. | The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation, Inc. was established in 1970 with a mission to sow the seeds of our unique culture for generations to come. In the five decades that followed, the Foundation has become a lighthouse of education, community support, and cultural preservation. Supported by grants, donations , and our events, we continue to teach, build, and celebrate Louisiana's rich culture and community.