Emile B Norman Charitable Trust
Emile B Norman Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Pebble Beach, California. Its 2024 filing reports $860,000 in grants to 10 organizations; listed recipients include arts and cultural organizations in Carmel and Monterey.
Emile B Norman Charitable Trust at a glance
- Total assets
- $361,374
- -7.5% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $269
- -66.7% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $29,415
- -96.7% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Emile B Norman Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The trust states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1127, Pebble Beach, CA 93953
Phone: (831) 261-0718
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Emile B Norman Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 5 grants of 10 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2024 recipients are based in Carmel and Monterey, California.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $860K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carmel Bach Festival Inc Carmel By The Sea, CA | Support Music Cultural and Art Exhibits | $350,000 |
| Monterey History Art Assn Monterey, CA | Support Music Cultural and Art Exhibits | $120,000 |
| University of CA Santa Cruz Art DEP Santa Cruz, CA | Support Music Cultural and Art Exhibits | $100,000 |
| Carmel Music Society Carmel, CA | Support Music Cultural and Art Exhibits | $50,000 |
| Monterey Museum of Art Monterey, CA | Support Music Cultural and Art Exhibits | $50,000 |
| Carmel Art Association Carmel By The Sea, CA | Support Music Cultural and Art Exhibits | $50,000 |
| Chamber Music Monterey Bay Carmel, CA | Support Music Cultural and Art Exhibits | $50,000 |
| Monterey Peninsula Theater Trust Monterey, CA | Support Music Cultural and Art Exhibits | $50,000 |
| Monterey County Film Commission Monterey, CA | Support Music Cultural and Art Exhibits | $20,000 |
| Arts Council for Monterey County Monterey, CA | Support Music Cultural and Art Exhibits | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $361,374 | $269 | $29,415 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $390,520 | $809 | $904,851 | $860,000 | 10 | — | $19,233 |
| 2023 | $1,294,563 | $151,212 | $33,027 | — | — | — | $74 |
| 2022 | $1,176,379 | $1,259 | $572,203 | — | — | — | $74 |
| 2021 | $1,747,324 | $441,266 | $378,152 | — | — | $438,737 | $15,508 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 recipients include organizations whose own missions involve music, visual arts, film and media production, and arts education and appreciation. For example, Carmel Bach Festival describes its work as offering artistic programming and expanding access, while Monterey Museum of Art says it cultivates curiosity in the visual arts and engages the community with California art.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust reported $860,000 in grants across 10 grants. Examples include $350,000 to Carmel Bach Festival Inc, $50,000 each to Carmel Music Society and Monterey Museum of Art, and $20,000 each to Monterey County Film Commission and Arts Council for Monterey County. The 2025 and 2023 filings each report zero grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
MARC DEL PIERO is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Emile B Norman Charitable Trust is led by Marc Del Piero, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marc Del Piero
Trustee
On filings since 2021
25 hrs/week
$134K (2022) → $0 (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $134K, to Marc Del Piero (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Emile B Norman Charitable Trust
How large is Emile B Norman Charitable Trust?
Emile B Norman Charitable Trust reported $361K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $269.
What does Emile B Norman Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 recipients include organizations whose own missions involve music, visual arts, film and media production, and arts education and appreciation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Emile B Norman Charitable Trust?
The trust 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 ↑
Where does Emile B Norman Charitable Trust make grants?
The listed 2024 recipients are based in Carmel and Monterey, California.
What is Emile B Norman Charitable Trust's EIN?
Emile B Norman Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3295265. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Emile B Norman Charitable Trust 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 9, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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