The Norman Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyLakeland, Florida · EIN 85-1059540 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$646K
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$1.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $30,000.
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
17% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian Church | Lakeland, FL | Night to shine is a complimentary event for people with special needs hosted by local churches around the world. the event is open to… | $155,000 |
| Fca West Central Florida | Lakeland, FL | General support | $100,000 |
| Highland Park Church | Lakeland, FL | General support | $50,000 |
| Fsu Foundation | Tallahassee, FL | Support fsu school of business | $40,000 |
| Florida Ffa Foundation Inc | Haines City, FL | Support agricultural education in florida | $35,624 |
| Ace Mentor Program Polk County | Philadelphia, PA | Offer high school students introduction to construction & engineering fields | $33,924 |
| Ace Mentor Program Tampa Bay | Philadelphia, PA | Offer high school students introduction to construction & engineering fields | $33,924 |
| First Baptist Church | Boca Grande, FL | General support | $30,000 |
| Ace Mentor Program Central Fl | Philadelphia, PA | Offer high school students introduction to construction & engineering fields | $27,118 |
| The Salvation Army | Lakeland, FL | Break the cycle of intergenerational poverty | $25,000 |
| His Hope House Corp | Lakeland, FL | Support first-time expectant moms | $20,000 |
| Family Matters of Central Florida | Clermont, FL | Spread gospel throughout colleges | $11,000 |
| Florida Southern College | Lakeland, FL | Support college athletics | $10,000 |
| The 360 Church Inc | Sarasota, FL | Support mission trips to relational know people that god puts in the path | $5,000 |
| Breast Cancer Foundation of Central Florida | Lakeland, FL | Assit with non-medical financial support for breast cancer fighters and families | $5,000 |
| Seejesusnet Inc | Telford, PA | General support | $5,000 |
| Florida State University Foundation | Tallahassee, FL | Support fsu scholarships | $3,500 |
| Geneva County Schools | Geneva, AL | Assit rural public school with tech programs for high school students | $3,000 |
| Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine | Lakeland, FL | Empowers the medically underserved of polk county to live healthier lives by providing access to free, high-quality, comprehensive… | $2,700 |
| Polk Museum of Art | Lakeland, FL | Engage people with in the world of art | $2,500 |
| Ibuild Central Florida Inc | Altamonte Springs, FL | Connect education, industry and community to create clear pathways into the construction trades | $2,000 |
| Lakeland 100 Inc | Lakeland, FL | Support local charities | $2,000 |
| Kid Pack Inc | Lakeland, FL | To feed kids | $1,500 |
| Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind | Tampa, FL | Provide resources and support for individuals with visual impairments | $1,250 |
| School Board of Polk County | Bartow, FL | The school nutrition foundation , a charitable arm of the polk county school board, to advance school nutrition programs | $1,000 |
| Pregnancy Care Center | Plant City, FL | Prenatal care in plant city | $1,000 |
| Baseball Haven Foundation | Davenport, FL | Enpower at-risk and underprivileged youth in central florida | $1,000 |
| Polk County Police Chiefs | Winter Haven, FL | Supporting law enforcement community in polk county, fl | $950 |
The return also lists 21 grants to individuals ($36,750). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland Dugout Club | Lakeland, FL | Support lakeland high school sports | $20,000 |
| Ace Mentor Program Polk County | Philadelphia, PA | Offer high school students introduction to construction & engineering fields | $17,500 |
| Ace Mentor Program Tampa Bay | Philadelphia, PA | Offer high school students introduction to construction & engineering fields | $17,500 |
| Ace Mentor Program Central Fl | Philadelphia, PA | Offer high school students introduction to construction & engineering fields | $10,000 |
| Florida Ffa Foundation Inc | Haines City, FL | Support agricultural education in florida | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $645,740 | 54 |
| 2023 | $653,860 | 49 |
| 2022 | $106,130 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349106046
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-1059540
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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