Chris Norton Foundation
To promote the long term health, wellness, recovery, and quality of life for individuals with spinal cord injury and other neurological disorders by providing additional funds to facilitate opportunities that would not otherwise exist.
Chris Norton Foundation at a glance
In short: Chris Norton Foundation gave $157K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $157,233
- -2.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,654
- -27.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $18,500
- Total assets
- $199,058
- +25.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Iowa (69% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Chris Norton Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch ($49K). Together the top 8 received $157K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 17 (88%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $82K (2023) to $162K (2024). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $157K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch Stewartville, MN | To Support the Operations of the Organization | $48,522 |
| Mercy Foundation of Des Moines Des Moines, IA | To Support the Operations of the Organization | $21,525 |
| Childserve Foundation Inc Johnston, IA | To Support the Operations of the Organization | $20,000 |
| On with Life Ankeny, IA | To Support the Operations of the Organization | $20,000 |
| Rhythms of Grace Dallas Center, IA | To Support the Operations of the Organization | $17,000 |
| Unitypoint Health Des Moines Foundation Des Moines, IA | To Support the Operations of the Organization | $15,000 |
| Hidden Acres Christian Center Dayton, IA | To Support the Operations of the Organization | $10,186 |
| Easter Seals of Iowa Des Moines, IA | To Support the Operations of the Organization | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $199,058 | $284,593 | $244,241 | $157,233 | 8 | $501 |
| 2024 | $158,706 | $260,949 | $258,013 | $161,696 | 6 | — |
| 2023 | $155,770 | $209,065 | $158,130 | $82,356 | 3 | — |
| 2022 | $104,835 | $190,440 | $172,883 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $87,278 | $120,297 | $105,931 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $72,912 | $116,838 | $139,431 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $95,505 | $175,909 | $159,798 | — | — | — |
About Chris Norton Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Chris Norton Foundation is a public charity focused on Health, based in Altoona, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $199K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $157K. Net investment income was $501.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Chris Norton Foundation is led by Terry Norton, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 9 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Terry Norton
Executive Director
President & Treasurer → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
$7K (2023) → $14K (2025)
Mike Durnin
President & Treasurer
Director → President & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Gill
Director
Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pat Vickers
Director
Vice President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Murphy
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Tresemer
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Norton
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Bigler
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennessa Luzum
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Hannah Gaveske (2019–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Jeff Bigher (2023) — Director
- Former: Mark Gannon (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Tom Ostwald (2019–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $14K, to Terry Norton (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Chris Norton Foundation
How much does Chris Norton Foundation give each year?
Chris Norton Foundation gave $157K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $162K across 6 grants.
What is Chris Norton Foundation's typical grant size?
Chris Norton Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $18,500, and its average grant was $19,654, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Chris Norton Foundation give grants?
Chris Norton Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Minnesota (31%). The most frequent recipient cities were Des Moines, IA (3 grants).
Does Chris Norton Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Chris Norton Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support the Operations of the Organization" (8 grants).
Who are Chris Norton Foundation's largest grantees?
Chris Norton Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch ($48,522), Mercy Foundation of Des Moines ($21,525) and Childserve Foundation Inc ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Chris Norton Foundation?
Chris Norton Foundation reported $199K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $285K.
What is Chris Norton Foundation?
Chris Norton Foundation is a public charity focused on Health, based in Altoona, IA. It holds $199K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Chris Norton Foundation's EIN?
Chris Norton Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0831711. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 28, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 12, 2023)
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