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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 13-1862694

Norman Foundation Inc

A private foundation in New York, NY. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 70 grants and $1 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. It still lists the details below.

Contact
Lorraine Marasigan
535 Madison Avenue 14th Floor
New York, NY 10022
(212) 230-9800
Form and materials
Letter form describing proposals is acceptable
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
No restrictions except organizations exempt must be listed under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $1,046,000

    Grants listed
    70
    Assets, end of year
    $21,813,437
  • Tax year 2023

    $821,500

    Grants listed
    41
    Assets, end of year
    $19,707,394
  • Tax year 2022

    $1,129,500

    Grants listed
    86
    Assets, end of year
    $19,759,113
  • Tax year 2021

    $946,500

    Grants listed
    In an attachment
    Assets, end of year
    $20,581,234
  • Tax year 2020

    $1,074,102

    Grants listed
    1
    Assets, end of year
    $19,813,416

Grants paid in 2024

70 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Hawaii Workers CenterHonolulu, HI

    Housing programs

    $40,000
  2. Texas Campaign for the Environment FundAustin, TX

    Environmental programs

    $40,000
  3. Children's Defense FundWashington, DC

    Youth leadership

    $35,000
  4. Virginia Interfaith Center for Public PolicyRichmond, VA

    Civic engagement

    $35,000
  5. University of Vermont FoundationBurlington, VT

    Research

    $33,000
  6. Earth Island InstituteBerkeley, CA

    Environmental programs

    $30,000
  7. Georgia Stand-UpAtlanta, GA

    Civic engagement

    $30,000
  8. Instituto LabPhoenix, AZ

    Training programs

    $30,000
  9. Native MovementFairbanks, AK

    Coalition building

    $30,000
  10. Neo PhilanthropyNew York, NY

    Education programs

    $30,000
  11. North Carolina Climate Justice CollectiveDurham, NC

    Environmental programs

    $30,000
  12. Texas Environmental Justice Advocacy ServicesHouston, TX

    Environmental programs

    $30,000
  13. Ue Research and Education FundPittsburgh, PA

    Mentorship programs

    $30,000
  14. We the People of DetroitDetroit, MI

    Environmental programs

    $30,000
  15. Island Workforce HousingDeer Isle, ME

    Housing programs

    $27,500
  16. Arizona Coalition for ChangePhoenix, AZ

    Civic engagement

    $25,000
  17. Center for Empowered Politics Education FundSan Francisco, CA

    Leadership development

    $25,000
  18. Forward Montana FoundationMissoula, MT

    Civic engagement

    $25,000
  19. Georgia Latino Alliance for Human RightsAtlanta, GA

    Civic engagement

    $25,000
  20. Just Transition Northwest IndianaMichigan City, IN

    Environmental programs

    $25,000
  21. Mothering JusticeDetroit, MI

    Health programs

    $25,000
  22. Nonviolence InternationalWashington, DC

    Civic engagement

    $25,000
  23. Shelburne FarmsShelburne, VT

    Youth programs

    $25,000
  24. Social and Environmental EntrpreneursCalabasas, CA

    Civic engagement

    $25,000
  25. Somos SiembraCharlotte, NC

    Civic engagement

    $25,000
  26. International Tennis Club of the USABethesda, MD

    Sports programs

    $23,000
  27. Creative TimeNew York, NY

    Art programs

    $20,000
  28. Sailing Foundation of New YorkN Palm Beach, FL

    Sports programs

    $20,000
  29. World Central KitchenWashington, DC

    Food programs

    $20,000
  30. World Food Program USAWashington, DC

    Food programs

    $20,000
  31. Human Society InternationalWashington, DC

    Animal protection

    $18,000
  32. Fuerte Art CollectivePhoenix, AZ

    Art programs

    $15,000
  33. Harvard UniversityCambridge, MA

    Education programs

    $11,000
  34. Awood CenterSt Paul, MN

    Training programs

    $10,000
  35. Casa IncHyattsville, MD

    Civic engagement

    $10,000
  36. Chapman UniversityOrange, CA

    Education programs

    $10,000
  37. GsafeMadison, WI

    Education programs

    $10,000
  38. Herreshoff Marine MuseumBristol, RI

    Education programs

    $10,000
  39. Hobart and William Smith CollegesGeneva, NY

    Education programs

    $10,000
  40. Leaders Igniting Transformation Education FundMilwaukee, WI

    Youth programs

    $10,000
  41. New Venture FundWashington, DC

    Community programs

    $10,000
  42. State VoicesWashington, DC

    Civic engagement

    $10,000
  43. Tomorrow We VotePhoenix, AZ

    Civic engagement

    $10,000
  44. Wellesley CollegeWellesley, MA

    Education programs

    $10,000
  45. Broadway Advocacy CoalitionNew York, NY

    Advocacy programs

    $6,000
  46. Atlanta Youth Tennis & Education FoundationPeachtree Corners, GA

    Sports programs

    $5,000
  47. Georgia Tennis FoundationMarietta, GA

    Sports programs

    $5,000
  48. Hudson River Community SailingNew York, NY

    Sports programs

    $5,000
  49. Tulane UniversityNew Orleans, LA

    Education programs

    $5,000
  50. Usta FoundationPurchase, NY

    Sports programs

    $5,000
  51. Haystack Mountain School of CraftsDeer Isle, ME

    Art programs

    $2,500
  52. International Tennis Hall of FameNewport, RI

    Sports programs

    $2,500
  53. Lawrence AcademyGroton, MA

    Education programs

    $2,500
  54. Maine Center for Coastal FisheriesStonington, ME

    Environmental programs

    $2,500
  55. New York Peace InstituteNew York, NY

    Community programs

    $2,500
  56. Alliance Francaise of GreenwichGreenwich, CT

    Education programs

    $1,000
  57. Atlanta Memorial Park ConservancyAtlanta, GA

    Community programs

    $1,000
  58. Bashor Homeless Mens ShelterDecatur, GA

    Support services

    $1,000
  59. Colorado Ski MuseumVail, CO

    Education programs

    $1,000
  60. Emory UniverstyAtlanta, GA

    Education programs

    $1,000
  61. Goal USAWashington, DC

    Humanitarian relief

    $1,000
  62. Grady Health FoundationAtlanta, GA

    Health programs

    $1,000
  63. Museum of the Southern Jewish ExperienceNew Orleans, LA

    Education programs

    $1,000
  64. Piedmont Park ConservancyAtlanta, GA

    Community programs

    $1,000
  65. Potomac ConservancyBethesda, MD

    Environmental programs

    $1,000
  66. Salvation ArmyNorcross, GA

    Social services

    $1,000
  67. Southern Environmental Law CenterCharlottesville, VA

    Environmental programs

    $1,000
  68. Southern Tennis FoundationPeachtree Corners, GA

    Sports programs

    $1,000
  69. Stonington Quarry MuseumStonington, ME

    Education programs

    $1,000
  70. Team ParadiseMiami, FL

    Sports programs

    $1,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Environment6 grants $126,00016% of the total
  2. Civil rights5 grants $120,00015% of the total
  3. Human services6 grants $113,50015% of the total
  4. Education7 grants $87,50011% of the total
  5. Housing and shelter2 grants $67,5009% of the total
  6. Arts and culture8 grants $59,0008% of the total
  7. 8 other causes15 grants $208,00027% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. New York8 grants $98,500
  2. District of Columbia6 grants $94,000
  3. California4 grants $90,000
  4. Arizona4 grants $80,000
  5. Georgia11 grants $72,000
  6. Texas2 grants $70,000
  7. Vermont2 grants $58,000
  8. Michigan2 grants $55,000
  9. North Carolina2 grants $55,000
  10. Maryland4 grants $44,000

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Amanda WeilPRESIDENT Hours 0Pay $0
  • Alice FranklinVICE PRESIDENT Hours 0Pay $0
  • Melissa BunnenTREASURER Hours 0Pay $0
  • Margaret NormanSECRETARY Hours 0Pay $0

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