Norman Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-1862694 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1M
Organizations funded70
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$28.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
88% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Workers Center | Honolulu, HI | Housing programs | $40,000 |
| Texas Campaign for the Environment Fund | Austin, TX | Environmental programs | $40,000 |
| Children's Defense Fund | Jackson, MS | Youth leadership | $35,000 |
| Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy | Richmond, VA | Civic engagement | $35,000 |
| University of Vermont Foundation | Burlington, VT | Research | $33,000 |
| Earth Island Institute | Berkeley, CA | Environmental programs | $30,000 |
| Georgia Stand-Up | Atlanta, GA | Civic engagement | $30,000 |
| Instituto Lab | Phoenix, AZ | Training programs | $30,000 |
| Native Movement | Fairbanks, AK | Coalition building | $30,000 |
| Neo Philanthropy | New York, NY | Education programs | $30,000 |
| North Carolina Climate Justice Collective | Durham, NC | Environmental programs | $30,000 |
| Texas Environmental Justice Advocacy Services | Houston, TX | Environmental programs | $30,000 |
| Ue Research and Education Fund | Pittsburgh, PA | Mentorship programs | $30,000 |
| We the People of Detroit | Detroit, MI | Environmental programs | $30,000 |
| Island Workforce Housing | Deer Isle, ME | Housing programs | $27,500 |
| Arizona Coalition for Change | Phoenix, AZ | Civic engagement | $25,000 |
| Center for Empowered Politics Education Fund | San Francisco, CA | Leadership development | $25,000 |
| Forward Montana Foundation | Missoula, MT | Civic engagement | $25,000 |
| Georgia Latino Alliance for Human Rights | Chamblee, GA | Civic engagement | $25,000 |
| Just Transition Northwest Indiana | Michigan City, IN | Environmental programs | $25,000 |
| Mothering Justice | Detroit, MI | Health programs | $25,000 |
| Nonviolence International | Washington, DC | Civic engagement | $25,000 |
| Shelburne Farms | Shelburne, VT | Youth programs | $25,000 |
| Social and Environmental Entrpreneurs | Calabasas, CA | Civic engagement | $25,000 |
| Somos Siembra | Greensboro, NC | Civic engagement | $25,000 |
| International Tennis Club of the USA | Bethesda, MD | Sports programs | $23,000 |
| Creative Time | New York, NY | Art programs | $20,000 |
| Sailing Foundation of New York | Rye, NY | Sports programs | $20,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Food programs | $20,000 |
| World Food Program USA | Washington, DC | Food programs | $20,000 |
| Human Society International | Washington, DC | Animal protection | $18,000 |
| Fuerte Art Collective | Phoenix, AZ | Art programs | $15,000 |
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA | Education programs | $11,000 |
| Awood Center | Minneapolis, MN | Training programs | $10,000 |
| Casa Inc | Hyattsville, MD | Civic engagement | $10,000 |
| Chapman University | Orange, CA | Education programs | $10,000 |
| Gsafe | Madison, WI | Education programs | $10,000 |
| Herreshoff Marine Museum | Bristol, RI | Education programs | $10,000 |
| Hobart and William Smith Colleges | Geneva, NY | Education programs | $10,000 |
| Leaders Igniting Transformation Education Fund | Milwaukee, WI | Youth programs | $10,000 |
| New Venture Fund | Baltimore, MD | Community programs | $10,000 |
| State Voices | Washington, DC | Civic engagement | $10,000 |
| Tomorrow We Vote | Phoenix, AZ | Civic engagement | $10,000 |
| Wellesley College | Wellesley, MA | Education programs | $10,000 |
| Broadway Advocacy Coalition | New York, NY | Advocacy programs | $6,000 |
| Atlanta Youth Tennis & Education Foundation | Peachtree Corners, GA | Sports programs | $5,000 |
| Georgia Tennis Foundation | Marietta, GA | Sports programs | $5,000 |
| Hudson River Community Sailing | New York, NY | Sports programs | $5,000 |
| Tulane University | New Orleans, LA | Education programs | $5,000 |
| Usta Foundation | Purchase, NY | Sports programs | $5,000 |
| Haystack Mountain School of Crafts | Deer Isle, ME | Art programs | $2,500 |
| International Tennis Hall of Fame | Newport, RI | Sports programs | $2,500 |
| Lawrence Academy | Groton, MA | Education programs | $2,500 |
| Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries | Stonington, ME | Environmental programs | $2,500 |
| New York Peace Institute | New York, NY | Community programs | $2,500 |
| Alliance Francaise of Greenwich | Greenwich, CT | Education programs | $1,000 |
| Atlanta Memorial Park Conservancy | Atlanta, GA | Community programs | $1,000 |
| Bashor Homeless Mens Shelter | Decatur, GA | Support services | $1,000 |
| Colorado Ski Museum | Vail, CO | Education programs | $1,000 |
| Emory Universty | Atlanta, GA | Education programs | $1,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 70 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,046,000 | 70 |
| 2023 | $821,500 | 41 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513099349100841
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-1862694
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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