Norton Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyLorain, Ohio · EIN 34-1874344 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$145K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
18% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Lorain, OH | Operating support | $20,000 |
| Lorain Historical Society | Lorain, OH | Operating Support | $12,000 |
| Lorain County Community College Foundation | North Ridgeville, OH | Support Services & Scholarship Fund | $11,000 |
| St Bernadette School | Westlake, OH | School renovations | $11,000 |
| American Red Cross - Northern Ohio Region | Cleveland, OH | Emergency Relief | $10,000 |
| Footpath Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Support Summer Camp | $10,000 |
| Lorain Port Authority | Lorain, OH | Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Magnificat High School | Rocky River, OH | Scholarship support | $10,000 |
| North Helpline | Lynnwood, WA | Greatest Need | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic | Cleveland, OH | Avon Ohio Food Pantry | $5,000 |
| Family Planning Services of Lorain County | Elyria, OH | Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Good Knights of Lorain County | Amherst, OH | Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Lake Ridge Academy | North Ridgeville, OH | Scholarship support | $5,000 |
| Lorain County Free Clinic | Lorain, OH | Medical Supplies | $5,000 |
| Neighborhood Alliance | Elyria, OH | Operating Support | $5,000 |
| FireFish Arts | Lorain, OH | Festival Support | $4,000 |
| Camp Ideas | Lorain, OH | Support Summer Camps | $3,000 |
| Cold Creek Foundation | Castalia, OH | Operations Support | $1,000 |
| Gardiner Food Pantry | Gardiner, MT | Greatest need | $1,000 |
| Sweetgrass Advocacy | Colorado Spring, CO | Greatest Need | $1,000 |
| Blessing House | Elyria, OH | Support Operations | $660 |
| Common Roots | Meadville, PA | Operating Support | $340 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $145,000 | 22 |
| 2024 | $132,500 | 21 |
| 2023 | $122,703 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601239349100005
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-1874344
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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