The Northrop Grumman Foundation
Historical FunderFalls Church, Virginia · EIN 95-6095343 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$12.4M
Organizations funded1,284
Typical grant$500
Total assets$22.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $200 and $1,250.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION - ONLI |
|---|---|
| Address | 2980 FAIRVIEW PARK DRIVE, FALLS CHURCH VA 22042 |
| Phone | 5714239013 |
| N/A | |
| Form and materials | EMPLOYEE MATCHING GIFT PROGRAM: LIST ORGANIZATION, AMOUNT REQUESTED, PURPOSE FOR WHICH FUNDS ARE BEING SOUGHT, AND PROOF OF TAX-EXEMPT STATUS. EMPLOYEES APPLY ONLINE AND ARE ELIGIBLE FOR FOUR MATCHES OF UP TO $2,500 IN TOTAL. |
| Deadlines | OCTOBER 31ST |
| Restrictions | INELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS INCLUDE: EMPLOYEES ON LEAVE OF ABSENCE, CONTRACT EMPLOYEES, RETIRED EMPLOYEES, AND SPOUSES OR CHILDREN OF CURRENT EMPLOYEES. ALL RECIPIENTS OF AN EMPLOYEE MATCHING GIFT FOR EDUCATION GRANT MUST BE RECOGNIZED AS A TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER US IRC SECTION 501(C)(3). |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
94% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Npower | Brooklyn, NY | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $1,000,000 |
| Robotics Education & Competition Foundation | Greenville, TX | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $1,000,000 |
| Air & Space Forces Association | Arlington, VA | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $750,000 |
| US Space Rocket Center Ed Fdn | Huntsville, AL | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $590,000 |
| Florida A&m University | Tallahassee, FL | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $500,000 |
| California Science Center Fdn | Los Angeles, CA | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $400,000 |
| National Science Teaching Assoc | Arlington, VA | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $310,000 |
| American National Red Cross | Washington, DC | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $250,000 |
| Americares Foundation | Stamford, CT | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $250,000 |
| Baltimore Community Foundation | Baltimore, MD | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $250,000 |
| George Mason Univ Fdn | Fairfax, VA | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $250,000 |
| Greater Washington Partnership | Washington, DC | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $250,000 |
| University of Central Florida | Orlando, FL | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $250,000 |
| University of Utah | Salt Lake City, UT | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $250,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $250,000 |
| Hopewell Fund | Washington, DC | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $210,000 |
| Ascte Foundation | Huntsville, AL | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $200,000 |
| Aises | Albuquerque, NM | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $150,000 |
| Mathcounts Foundation | Alexandira, VA | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $150,000 |
| National Engineers Week Fdn | Alexandira, VA | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $150,000 |
| National Society of Black Engineers (Nsbe) | Alexandria, VA | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $150,000 |
| Smithsonian Natl Air & Space Institution | Washington, DC | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $150,000 |
| The Campanile Foundation | San Diego, CA | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $111,250 |
| The UCLA Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $110,000 |
| University of Alabama Huntsville Fdtn | Huntsville, AL | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $110,000 |
| University of Central Florida | Orlando, FL | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $110,000 |
| University of Md College Park Fd | College Park, MD | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $110,000 |
| University of Southern Californi | Los Angeles, CA | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $110,000 |
| Virginia Tech Foundation | Blacksburg, VA | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $110,000 |
| Codeorg | Seattle, WA | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $100,000 |
| Earth Echo International | Washington, DC | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $100,000 |
| Great Minds in STEM | Los Angeles, CA | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $100,000 |
| Maryland Academy of Sciences | Baltimore, MD | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $100,000 |
| National Cryptologic Foundation | Annapolis Junction, MD | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $100,000 |
| Wolf Trap Foundation | Vienna, VA | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $100,000 |
| University of Utah | Salt Lake City, UT | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $94,000 |
| Nc A&t State University | Greensboro, NC | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $80,000 |
| US Naval Academy Foundation | Naval Academy, MD | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $75,000 |
| Ual Huntsville Fdn | Huntsville, AL | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $70,000 |
| Cal Poly Pomona Philanthropic Fdtn | Pomona, CA | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $68,000 |
| Umbc Foundation | Baltimore, MD | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $68,000 |
| Cal Poly State University Fdn | San Luis Obispo, CA | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $65,000 |
| University of California Sd | LA Jolla, CA | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $65,000 |
| Csulb 49Er Foundation | Long Beach, CA | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $60,000 |
| Purdue University Foundation | West Lafayette, IN | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $60,000 |
| Arizona State University Fdn | Tempe, AZ | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $55,000 |
| University of California Irvine | Irvine, CA | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $55,000 |
| University of Florida Foundation | Gainesville, FL | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $55,000 |
| Regents University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $52,245 |
| Montgomery College Foundation | Rockville, MD | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $50,000 |
| Ncat | Pittsburgh, PA | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $50,000 |
| Purdue Research Foundation | West Lafayette, IN | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $50,000 |
| Salt Lake Countys Clark Planetarium | Salt Lake City, UT | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $50,000 |
| The Moaa Foundation | Alexandira, VA | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $50,000 |
| University of Arizona Fdn | Tuscan, AZ | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $50,000 |
| Valencia College Foundation | Orlando, FL | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $50,000 |
| West Point Assoc of Graduates | West Point, NY | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $50,000 |
| Aerospace Heritage Foundation of Utah | Roy, UT | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $50,000 |
| Alabama A&m University Fdn | Normal, AL | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $45,000 |
| Bowie State University Fdn | Bowie, MD | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $45,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 1,284 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,445,139 | 1,284 |
| 2023 | $13,872,050 | 1,369 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523179349101912
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-6095343
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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