Donald & Alice Noble Foundation Inc
Donald & Alice Noble Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Wooster, Ohio. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2024 filing describes its contributions as going only to preselected organizations.
Donald & Alice Noble Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Donald & Alice Noble Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 60 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in Ohio. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,166,181
- +7.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 60
- -1.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,436
- +9.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $21,424,530
- +11.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (16 of 60, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Donald & Alice Noble Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 121 N Market St Ste 600, Wooster, OH 44691-4880
Phone: (330) 264-8066
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Donald & Alice Noble Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ania Inc ($460K). Together the top 10 received $880K.
Grant Size Distribution
311 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 282 grants of 311 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Ohio recipients received 91% of grant dollars. The reported shares for other recipient states were Maine 4%, North Carolina 2%, Colorado 1%, and Oregon 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 60 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Donald & Alice Noble Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 16 of 60 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $32K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 29% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 125% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $719K (2020) to $1.6M (2021). In 2024 it made 60 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ania Inc Wooster, OH | General Operating & Program Support | $459,673 |
| CWRU Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences Cleveland, OH | General Operating & Program Support | $150,000 |
| College of Wooster Wooster, OH | General Operating & Program Support | $85,650 |
| Camo Orrville, OH | General Operating & Program Support | $52,000 |
| Wayne County Community Foundation Wooster, OH | General Operating & Program Support | $30,300 |
| United Way of Wayne and Holmes County Wooster, OH | General Operating & Program Support | $22,000 |
| Community Action Waynemedina Wooster, OH | General Operating & Program Support | $20,000 |
| Duke University Law School Durham, NC | General Operating & Program Support | $20,000 |
| Viola Startzman Clinic Wooster, OH | General Operating & Program Support | $20,000 |
| Wayne Economic Development Council Wooster, OH | General Operating & Program Support | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21,424,530 | $2,588,887 | $1,750,888 | $1,166,181 | 60 | $1,189,670 | $2,208,124 | $948,873 |
| 2023 | $19,250,400 | $-1,432,488 | $2,750,882 | $1,082,987 | 61 | $1,570,123 | — | $989,578 |
| 2022 | $20,913,403 | $-40,043 | $2,615,943 | $1,323,535 | 63 | $1,442,558 | — | $1,143,505 |
| 2021 | $25,853,003 | $2,706,461 | $2,992,425 | $1,639,073 | 68 | $1,756,378 | $1,306,495 | $1,228,553 |
| 2020 | $24,771,116 | $185,820 | $2,055,144 | $719,225 | 59 | — | — | $1,339,211 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Donald & Alice Noble Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $949K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with a range of missions. For example, Wayne County Community Foundation says its mission is to provide philanthropic leadership in Wayne County, Ohio, while Community Action Wayne/Medina says it works to strengthen communities by promoting self-sufficiency, household stability, and family and childhood education. Other grantees describe work in documentary media, land conservation, behavioral health, and arts-based support for people in recovery.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 60 grants totaling $1,166,181. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $459,673, with a median of $5,000. The largest grant listed was $459,673 to ANIA INC in Wooster, Ohio, for general operating and program support. Other large grants included $150,000 to CWRU Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, $85,650 to College of Wooster, and $52,000 to CAMO, all for general operating and program support.
Other 2024 grants included $30,300 to Wayne County Community Foundation and $20,000 each to Community Action Wayne/Medina, Duke University Law School, Viola Startzman Clinic, Wayne Economic Development Council, and YMCA of Wayne County.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David D. Noble as president, Donald Noble II as secretary, and Nancy L. Holland as vice president. Trustees listed are Steve Matthew, Elizabeth Noble, Adam Briggs, and Rachel Relle.
Donald & Alice Noble Foundation Inc is led by David D. Noble, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David D. Noble
President
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$100K (2020) → $100K (2024)
Rachel Relle
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$36K (2024)
Adam Briggs
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Matthew
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Noble
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donald Noble II
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy L. Holland
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Matthew Noble (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Andrew Noble (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Frank Rasmussen (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $100K, to David D Noble (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Donald & Alice Noble Foundation Inc
How much does Donald & Alice Noble Foundation Inc give each year?
Donald & Alice Noble Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 60 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 61 grants.
What is Donald & Alice Noble Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Donald & Alice Noble Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $19,436, across 60 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Donald & Alice Noble Foundation Inc that year got $32K on average.
Where does Donald & Alice Noble Foundation Inc give grants?
Donald & Alice Noble Foundation Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Wooster, OH (26 grants), Camden, ME (6 grants), Cleveland, OH (4 grants) and Rockland, ME (3 grants).
Does Donald & Alice Noble Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Donald & Alice Noble Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (60 of 60) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Donald & Alice Noble Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Donald & Alice Noble Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Ania Inc ($459,673), CWRU Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences ($150,000) and College of Wooster ($85,650), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Donald & Alice Noble Foundation Inc?
Donald & Alice Noble Foundation Inc reported $21.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $949K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Donald & Alice Noble Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with a range of missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Donald & Alice Noble Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Donald & Alice Noble Foundation Inc's EIN?
Donald & Alice Noble Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1665641. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Donald & Alice Noble Foundation Inc 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 September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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