David and Judy Norsworthy Charitable
David and Judy Norsworthy Charitable is a private foundation based in Austin, Texas. Its filings report grants to charitable organizations in Texas; the foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
David and Judy Norsworthy Charitable at a glance
In short: David and Judy Norsworthy Charitable gave $1.4M across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $115K), mostly in Texas. 17% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,377,500
- +27.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $114,792
- +6.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $24,713,732
- -3.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (2 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to David and Judy Norsworthy Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Frost Middle Office PO Box 2127, Austin, TX 78768
Phone: (512) 473-4801
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who David and Judy Norsworthy Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Red Arena ($250K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 17 grants of 27 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported grants were to recipients in Texas, representing 100% of grant dollars in the reported data.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is David and Judy Norsworthy Charitable open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 12 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $176K; repeat grants $103K. How we count
Medians: $176K first-time, $100K repeat.
- 75% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2023) to $1.4M (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Red Arena Dripping Springs, TX | To support charitable purpose | $250,000 |
| The Rescued Animals Second Chance I Lubbock, TX | To support charitable purpose | $150,000 |
| Kerrville Pets Alive Kerrville, TX | To support charitable purpose | $102,500 |
| Hill Ctry Soc for Prev of Cruelty o Fredericksburg, TX | To support charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| Living Grace Canine Ranch Georgetown, TX | To support charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| The Joyful Horse Project Bastrop, TX | To support charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| Habitat for Horses Inc Alvin, TX | To support charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| The Pegasus Project Ben Wheeler, TX | To support charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| Mission K9 Rescue Inc Magnolia, TX | To support charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| Saving Hope Animal Rescue Fort Worth, TX | To support charitable purpose | $100,000 |
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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 | $24,713,732 | $692,679 | $1,663,037 | $1,377,500 | 12 | $1,446,226 | $378,766 | $1,471,289 |
| 2024 | $25,679,231 | $596,308 | $1,376,952 | $1,082,100 | 10 | $1,150,541 | $338,739 | $1,445,652 |
| 2023 | $26,459,875 | $6,386,268 | $1,234,293 | $1,052,500 | 5 | $1,115,204 | $555,490 | $1,144,837 |
| 2022 | $21,307,900 | $21,978,873 | $69,430 | — | — | — | $229,809 | $1,052,398 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David and Judy Norsworthy Charitable reported a distributable amount of $1.5M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing describes the purpose of grants as supporting charitable purposes. The 2025 grantees include organizations whose own missions address animal welfare and equine services. For example, Red Arena says it empowers people with disabilities through equine-assisted activities and therapies, while Rescued Animals-Second Chance describes rescuing, sheltering, rehabilitating, and placing animals, particularly horses and dogs. Kerrville Pets Alive says it works to save adoptable dogs and cats from euthanasia.
Other 2025 grantees describe missions that include care for senior dogs, animal rescue and adoption, support for retired working dogs, and holistic equine rehabilitation and education.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $1,377,500. Grant amounts ranged from $75,000 to $250,000, with a median of $100,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $250,000 to Red Arena, $150,000 to Rescued Animals-Second Chance, and $102,500 to Kerrville Pets Alive. The foundation also awarded $100,000 each to Living Grace Canine Ranch, Hill Country Society for the Prevention of Cruelty, Saving Hope Animal Rescue, Mission K9 Rescue, and The Joyful Horse Project.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Frost Bank is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
David and Judy Norsworthy Charitable's only listed officer is Frost Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Frost Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
$65K (2022) → $0 (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $180K, to Frost Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about David and Judy Norsworthy Charitable
How much does David and Judy Norsworthy Charitable give each year?
David and Judy Norsworthy Charitable gave $1.4M across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.1M across 10 grants.
What is David and Judy Norsworthy Charitable's typical grant size?
David and Judy Norsworthy Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $100,000, and its average grant was $114,792, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from David and Judy Norsworthy Charitable that year got $176K on average.
Where does David and Judy Norsworthy Charitable give grants?
David and Judy Norsworthy Charitable gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Who are David and Judy Norsworthy Charitable's largest grantees?
David and Judy Norsworthy Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Red Arena ($250,000), The Rescued Animals Second Chance I ($150,000) and Kerrville Pets Alive ($102,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is David and Judy Norsworthy Charitable?
David and Judy Norsworthy Charitable reported $24.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.5M (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 does David and Judy Norsworthy Charitable fund?
The filing describes the purpose of grants as supporting charitable purposes. The 2025 grantees include organizations whose own missions address animal welfare and equine services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from David and Judy Norsworthy Charitable?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is David and Judy Norsworthy Charitable's EIN?
David and Judy Norsworthy Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-6701268. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does David and Judy Norsworthy Charitable accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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