The Norton Foundation Inc
Historical FunderLouisville, Kentucky · EIN 61-6024040 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $35,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MEREDITH ERICKSON |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 6262, LOUISVILLE KY 40206 |
| Phone | 5028939549 |
| Form and materials | THE APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE AN OUTLINE OF THE PROJECT, A BUDGET OF ALL INCOME & EXPENSES AND A COPY OF THE IRS DETERMINATION LETTER VERIFYING THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT STATUS. THE APPLICATIONS ARE FILED IN TRIPLICATE AND ARE MAINTAINED BY THE FOUNDATION'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. |
| Deadlines | QUARTERLY |
| Restrictions | NO GRANTS ARE MADE TO INDIVIDUALS OR PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS. LOCAL CHARITABLE NEEDS ARE GIVEN FIRST PRIORITY. |
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
10% of grants went outside Kentucky.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waldorf School of Louisville | Louisville, KY | Education | $70,000 |
| Berry Center Inc | New Castle, KY | General operations | $60,000 |
| Dare to Care | Louisville, KY | General operations | $50,000 |
| Food Literacy Project at Oxmoor Farm | Louisville, KY | General operations | $50,000 |
| Parks Alliance of Louisville Inc | Louisville, KY | General operations | $50,000 |
| Portland Museum Inc | Louisville, KY | General operations | $50,000 |
| University of Louisville Foundation Inc | Louisville, KY | Education | $50,000 |
| Wilderness Louisville Inc | Fairdale, KY | Environmental education | $35,000 |
| Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts | Louisville, KY | Arts education | $25,000 |
| Louisville Public Media | Louisville, KY | General operations | $25,000 |
| Maryhurst | Louisville, KY | General operations | $25,000 |
| The University of Virginia | Charlottesville, VA | General operations | $25,000 |
| 300 for 300 | Grandville, MI | General operations | $20,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Louisville Inc | Louisville, KY | General operations | $20,000 |
| Steam Exchange Community Arts Center Inc | Louisville, KY | General operations | $20,000 |
| Americana Community Center | Louisville, KY | General operations | $15,000 |
| Louisville Academy of Music Inc | Louisville, KY | General operations | $15,000 |
| Louisville Leopard Percussionists Inc | Louisville, KY | Arts education | $15,000 |
| Neighborhood House | Louisville, KY | General operations | $15,000 |
| Passionist Earth & Spirit Center Inc | Louisville, KY | General operations | $15,000 |
| Louisville Folk School Inc | Louisville, KY | Arts education | $15,000 |
| 21St Century Parks Inc | Louisville, KY | General operations | $10,000 |
| Actors Theatre of Louisville Inc | Louisville, KY | General operations | $10,000 |
| Cabbage Patch Settlement House Inc | Louisville, KY | General operations | $10,000 |
| Dreams With Wings Inc | Louisville, KY | General operations | $10,000 |
| Heuser Hearing & Language Academy | Louisville, KY | Education | $10,000 |
| Lighthouse Promise Inc | Louisville, KY | Education | $10,000 |
| Lou Tate Foundation Inc | Louisville, KY | General operations | $10,000 |
| Young Authors Greenhouse | Louisville, KY | Education | $10,000 |
| Philanthrophy Southeast | Atlanta, GA | General operations | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $747,500 | 30 |
| 2023 | $749,740 | 37 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523189349103287
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 61-6024040
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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