The Kenneth T and Eileen L Norris Foundation
Invitation OnlyTorrance, California · EIN 95-6080374 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$13.9M
Organizations funded159
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$356.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $70,000.
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
4% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Fellowship program and impact research | $1,100,000 |
| American Red Cross Los Angeles Region | Los Angeles, CA | 2025 los angeles fire victims | $1,000,000 |
| Torrance Memorial Medical Center Health Care Foundation | Torrance, CA | Behavioral health clinic expansion/integration | $800,000 |
| Uscnorris Comprehensive Cancer Center - Norris Healthcare Consultation Cent | Los Angeles, CA | Cancer immunotherapies for diverse patients | $750,000 |
| City of Hope | Duarte, CA | Dual-Targeted car-t therapy for glioblastoma | $700,000 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | Cedars-Sinai bone health&aging program | $600,000 |
| Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County | Los Angeles, CA | Exhibitions and education programs | $575,000 |
| California Science Center Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Oschin air and space center | $500,000 |
| San Diego Rescue Mission | San Diego, CA | Rooms for new life | $350,000 |
| Coastal Sage Montessori | Carlsbad, CA | Purchase of property | $300,000 |
| Palos Verdes Performing Arts | Rolling Hills Estates, CA | Pvpa operation | $300,000 |
| The Lundquist Institute | Torrance, CA | Norris foundation innovation fund | $300,000 |
| Huntington Library Art Collections and Botanical Gardens | San Marino, CA | Historic asset protection project | $250,000 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Foundation | Torrance, CA | Plcm essential cardiac care enhancement | $250,000 |
| Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns | San Diego, CA | Nemeth nicu follow-up clinic | $250,000 |
| The Board Fund | Long Beach, CA | Unrestricted/General support | $250,000 |
| The Beacon House Association of San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | Staff retention & development | $175,000 |
| Just in Time for Foster Youth | San Diego, CA | Jit wellness, wisdom & wealth | $170,000 |
| Grammy Museum | Los Angeles, CA | Grammy museum music education programming | $150,000 |
| 1736 Family Crisis Center 2116 Arlington Ave Suite 200 Los Angeles Ca 9 | Los Angeles, CA | General-Operating-Support 1736 fcc youth programming | $125,000 |
| Children's Burn Foundation | Sherman Oaks, CA | Full recovery program | $120,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Los Angeles Harbor | San Pedro, CA | Youth empowerment and workforce development | $115,000 |
| John Tracy Center | Los Angeles, CA | Pediatric audiology | $110,000 |
| The Board Fund | Long Beach, CA | Unrestricted/General support | $110,000 |
| Altasea at the Port of Los Angeles | San Pedro, CA | Ocean STEM education programs | $100,000 |
| California Institute of Technology | Pasadena, CA | Md/Phd graduate fellowships at caltech | $100,000 |
| Dientes Community Dental Care | Santa Cruz, CA | Comprehensive dental care for underserved | $100,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Carlsbad, CA | San diego fca county-wide initiatives | $100,000 |
| Little Wishes | San Anselmo, CA | Funding of little wishes | $100,000 |
| Mount Wilson Institute | Pasadena, CA | Education into the future | $100,000 |
| United Service Organizations Incorporated (Uso West Region) | Arlington, VA | Caring for our service members | $100,000 |
| American Film Institute | Los Angeles, CA | General operating, conservatory scholarships | $80,000 |
| Long Beach Museum of Art | Long Beach, CA | The book as art and stair and sculpture garden | $80,000 |
| Shoes That Fit | Claremont, CA | Shoes for southern california children | $80,000 |
| Aquarium of the Pacific | Long Beach, CA | Ocean science education program | $75,000 |
| Los Angeles Maritime Institute | San Pedro, CA | Traditional topsail/sail the course | $75,000 |
| Pacific Battleship Center (Battleship Iowa) | San Pedro, CA | Steam at sea | $75,000 |
| Peninsula Friends of the Library | Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA | Sunday hours: peninsula center library | $75,000 |
| Students Run LA | Tarzana, CA | Srla for the long run | $75,000 |
| Blind Children's Center Inc | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $70,000 |
| Catalina Island Conservancy | Long Beach, CA | Conservation and education on catalina | $65,000 |
| Keck Graduate Institute of Applied Life Sciences | Claremont, CA | Kgis 2026 sure STEM programs | $60,000 |
| Palos Verdes Art Center | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | Pvac exhibitions and programs | $55,000 |
| Autry Museum of the American West | Los Angeles, CA | 2025-2026 autry exhibitions | $50,000 |
| Friends of the Girls Academic Leadership Academy | Los Angeles, CA | Equity and access in STEM | $50,000 |
| Kassan Foundation | Albuquerque, NM | Facing survival | $50,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | Los Angeles, CA | LA county food insecurity | $50,000 |
| Museum of Making Music a Division of the Namm Foundation | Carlsbad, CA | Museum experience enhancement | $50,000 |
| My Stuff Bags Foundation | Westlake Village, CA | 2025 socal msb project | $50,000 |
| Pbs Socal | Burbank, CA | Pbs socal's family math program | $50,000 |
| School on Wheels Inc | Los Angeles, CA | Empowering students experiencing homelessness | $50,000 |
| South Coast Botanic Garden | Pls Vrds Pnsl, CA | Soar butterfly pavilion | $50,000 |
| Team Prime Time Inc | Los Angeles, CA | Norris groups prime time games | $50,000 |
| Usc - Town and Gown | Los Angeles, CA | Town and gown of usc | $50,000 |
| Usc - Viterbi School of Engineering | Los Angeles, CA | Usc women in engineering program | $50,000 |
| Workshops for Warriors | San Diego, CA | Veterans training program welding instructors | $50,000 |
| YMCA - Ketchumdowntown | Los Angeles, CA | Youth/Family health and wellbeing | $50,000 |
| Youth Champions Inc | Los Angeles, CA | Character workshop module and event | $50,000 |
| Pf Bresee Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Youth development services | $45,000 |
| Wayfinder Family Services | Los Angeles, CA | Childrens services | $45,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 159 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,864,000 | 159 |
| 2023 | $12,584,000 | 162 |
| 2022 | $13,299,000 | 177 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640429349100619
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-6080374
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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