C Neil and Carolyn S Norgren
C Neil and Carolyn S Norgren is a private foundation, based in Earlysville, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $221K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $8K. Net investment income was $11K.
C Neil and Carolyn S Norgren at a glance
In short: C Neil and Carolyn S Norgren gave $8K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $8,000
- +6.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,143
- +21.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $220,700
- +1.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (63% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who C Neil and Carolyn S Norgren funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Morris Animal Foundation ($4K). Together the top 7 received $8K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How C Neil and Carolyn S Norgren gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 77% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2023) to $8K (2020). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Morris Animal Foundation Denver, CO | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Madison County Humane Society Ruckersville, VA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Culver Educational Fund Culver, IN | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Millicent Rogers Museum Inc Taos, NM | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Samaritan House Denver, CO | Unrestricted | $500 |
| RRR Heritage & Trails Fdn Denver, CO | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Step 13 Denver Denver, CO | Unrestricted | $250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $220,700 | $15,668 | $12,494 | $8,000 | 7 | $8,000 | $11,374 | $10,444 |
| 2024 | $217,526 | $12,589 | $11,804 | $7,500 | 8 | $7,500 | $8,289 | $10,007 |
| 2023 | $216,741 | $10,166 | $10,490 | $5,900 | 8 | $5,900 | $5,920 | $9,375 |
| 2022 | $217,065 | $11,067 | $12,696 | $8,000 | 9 | $8,000 | $6,645 | $10,118 |
| 2021 | $218,694 | $19,381 | $11,242 | $6,000 | 7 | $6,000 | $14,321 | $10,995 |
| 2020 | $210,555 | $17,003 | $13,555 | $8,200 | 10 | — | $11,928 | $10,526 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, C Neil and Carolyn S Norgren reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
C Neil and Carolyn S Norgren is led by Carolyn S. Norgren, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carolyn S. Norgren
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about C Neil and Carolyn S Norgren
How much does C Neil and Carolyn S Norgren give each year?
C Neil and Carolyn S Norgren gave $8K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $8K across 8 grants.
What is C Neil and Carolyn S Norgren's typical grant size?
C Neil and Carolyn S Norgren's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $1,143, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does C Neil and Carolyn S Norgren give grants?
C Neil and Carolyn S Norgren gives mostly in Colorado: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (25%) and Indiana (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (4 grants).
Does C Neil and Carolyn S Norgren give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of C Neil and Carolyn S Norgren's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are C Neil and Carolyn S Norgren's largest grantees?
C Neil and Carolyn S Norgren's largest 2025 grantees include Morris Animal Foundation ($4,000), Madison County Humane Society ($2,000) and Culver Educational Fund ($500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is C Neil and Carolyn S Norgren?
C Neil and Carolyn S Norgren reported $221K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is C Neil and Carolyn S Norgren's EIN?
C Neil and Carolyn S Norgren's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1120788. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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