THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO ADDRESS THE PREVENTION, DIAGNOSIS, AND TREATMENT OF INJURIES OF THE BRAIN OCCURRING PRIMARILY IN SPORTS ACTIVITIES. TO THAT END, THE FOUNDATION, THROUGH ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL PROVIDE GRANTS TO NON-PROFIT TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS TO FURTHER RESEARCH IN THE AREA OF BRAIN INJURY. THE FOUNDATION WILL BE ASSISTED BY AN ADVISORY PANEL, CONSISTING OF SOME OF THE MOST RENOWNED NEUROSURGEONS IN THE COUNTRY, WHO WILL HELP THE FOUNDATION ANALYZE AND REVIEW GRANT PROPOSALS. ADDITIONALLY, THE FOUNDATION WILL HELP TO COORDINATE AND SPONSOR BRAIN RESEARCH SEMINARS, SYMPOSIUMS, PUBLICATIONS AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.0M
+43.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$630K
+5.0% YoY
Grant Count
6
+200.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$105K
-65.0% YoY
About Chuck Noll Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Chuck Noll Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in PITTSBURGH, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $630K. Net investment income was $90K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,031,258 | $2,118,391 | $1,722,448 |
| Revenue | $1,951,779 | $1,064,817 | $1,154,701 |
| Expenses | $983,155 | $987,096 | $802,408 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $90,471 | $55,912 | $20,974 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Chuck Noll Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Carnegie Mellon University - Doctors Grover and Cheng ($125,000), Upmc-the University of Pittsburgh - Doctor Kofler ($125,000), Upmc-the University of Pittsburgh - Doctors Carlson and Wu ($125,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY - DOCTORS GROVER AND CHENG PITTSBURGH, PA | BRAIN INJURY RESEARCH | $125,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA WILMINGTON - DANA BELL WILMINGTON, NC | BRAIN INJURY RESEARCH | $30,000 |
| UPMC-THE UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH - DOCTOR KOFLER PITTSBURGH, PA | BRAIN INJURY RESEARCH | $125,000 |
| UPMC-THE UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH - DOCTOR SMITH PITTSBURGH, PA | BRAIN INJURY RESEARCH | $100,000 |
| UPMC-THE UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH - DOCTORS CARLSON AND WU PITTSBURGH, PA | BRAIN INJURY RESEARCH | $125,000 |
| UPMC-THE UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH - DOCTORS KOCHANEK AND JHA PITTSBURGH, PA | BRAIN INJURY RESEARCH | $125,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARTHUR J ROONEY II | DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT | 0.5 | — |
| TONY QUATRINI | DIRECTOR, SECRETARY | 0.5 | — |
| MERRILL HOGE | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JEROME BETTIS | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JOHN SIEBART | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| DUSTY ELIAS KIRK | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| RUSS SWANK | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| TRACY WARDEN | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JOHN DENNY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| ROBERT DENOVE | TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
| DOUGLAS K STUVER | ASST. SECRETARY AND TREASU | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chuck Noll Foundation?
Chuck Noll Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in PITTSBURGH, PA. It holds $3.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Chuck Noll Foundation?
As of 2024, Chuck Noll Foundation holds $3.0M in total assets with $2.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $630K in 2024.
Where does Chuck Noll Foundation operate?
Chuck Noll Foundation has awarded grants in Missouri, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, West Virginia.
What size grants does Chuck Noll Foundation award?
In 2024, Chuck Noll Foundation awarded 6 grants totaling $630K — an average of about $105K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Chuck Noll Foundation's EIN?
Chuck Noll Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3755463. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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