Francis NOZ Heritage Fund
The Francis Noz Heritage Fund is a private foundation based in Woodland, California. Its 2024 filing describes a trust established under Franciscus X. Noz’s will, funded from the estate residue and intended to make annual distributions to charitable projects worldwide.
Francis NOZ Heritage Fund at a glance
In short: Francis NOZ Heritage Fund gave $1.8M across 29 grants in 2024 (avg $61K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,781,304
- +1128.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- +123.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $61,424
- +450.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $50,085,655
- +14.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (42% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Francis NOZ Heritage Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The fund makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 285 W Court Street Suite 206, Woodland, CA 95695
Phone: (530) 666-2185
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Francis NOZ Heritage Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was International Fund for Animal Welfare ($390K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 42 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The fund’s stated purpose permits distributions to charitable projects anywhere in the world. In 2024, 42% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 22% to Massachusetts, 14% to the District of Columbia, 12% to New York, and 4% to Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Francis NOZ Heritage Fund gives
- 14% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 85% 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 (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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $145K (2023) to $1.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 29 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Fund for Animal Welfare Yarmouth Port, MA | To Provide General Support | $390,000 |
| Peduli Aanak Foundation Meno Park, CA | To Provide General Support | $370,304 |
| Meals on Wheels (Yolo) Woodland, CA | To Provide General Support | $100,000 |
| Amazon Watch Oakland, CA | To Provide General Support | $100,000 |
| Global Giving Forward Fund Washington, DC | To Provide General Support | $80,000 |
| Mercy Ships Boone, IA | To Provide General Support | $75,000 |
| American Funds of Ocean Cleanup Pasadena, CA | To Provide General Support | $50,000 |
| Amref Health Africa Inc New York, NY | To Provide General Support | $50,000 |
| Friends of Ninos De Guatemala Brooklyn, NY | To Provide General Support | $50,000 |
| One Tree Planted Shelbourne, VT | To Provide General Support | $50,000 |
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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 | $50,085,655 | $4,819,654 | $3,200,836 | $1,781,304 | 29 | $2,033,363 | $3,269,160 | $2,385,128 |
| 2023 | $43,689,414 | $2,884,806 | $955,572 | $145,000 | 13 | $473,054 | $2,569,585 | $1,892,723 |
| 2022 | $35,084,608 | $36,333,032 | $31,717 | — | — | $29,667 | $1,634,234 | $145,896 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Francis NOZ Heritage Fund reported a distributable amount of $2.4M 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
The fund’s stated purpose is to create and administer the trust in accordance with Franciscus X. Noz’s will and its charitable intent. The will calls for annual distributions to charitable projects anywhere in the world, including animal shelters, homes for elderly people, and orphanages.
Its 2024 grants included organizations working in areas such as conservation, education, health, humanitarian relief, and children’s welfare. These descriptions reflect the grantees’ own missions: Amazon Watch says it works to protect the Amazon rainforest and advance Indigenous peoples’ rights; Room to Read describes a vision of a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality; and the International Rescue Committee says it responds to humanitarian crises and helps people affected by conflict and disaster.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund reported 29 grants totaling $1,781,304. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $390,000, with a median of $50,000. The largest grants included $390,000 to International Fund for Animal Welfare and $370,304 to Peduli Aanak Foundation, both for general support. Other notable grants were $100,000 each to Meals on Wheels (Yolo) and Amazon Watch, and $80,000 to Global Giving Forward Fund, all for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Paul Noz as president; Erwin Noz as treasurer/secretary; Chris Konwinski as assistant treasurer; and Dennis Burns and Susanne Van Der Kooij as trustees.
Francis NOZ Heritage Fund is led by Paul Noz, President on every filing since 2020; all 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paul Noz
President
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
$38K (2023) → $38K (2024)
Dennis Burns
Trustee
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
$38K (2023) → $38K (2024)
Susanne Van Der Kooij
Trustee
On filings since 2023
12 hrs/week
$38K (2023) → $38K (2024)
Chris Konwinski
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
$38K (2023) → $38K (2024)
Erwin Noz
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
$38K (2023) → $38K (2024)
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 $38K, to Paul NOZ (President). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Francis NOZ Heritage Fund
How much does Francis NOZ Heritage Fund give each year?
Francis NOZ Heritage Fund gave $1.8M across 29 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $145K across 13 grants.
What is Francis NOZ Heritage Fund's typical grant size?
Francis NOZ Heritage Fund's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $61,424, across 29 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Francis NOZ Heritage Fund give grants?
Francis NOZ Heritage Fund's top state is California, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (22%) and District of Columbia (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (5 grants) and New York, NY (5 grants).
Does Francis NOZ Heritage Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Francis NOZ Heritage Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (29 of 29) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Francis NOZ Heritage Fund's largest grantees?
Francis NOZ Heritage Fund's largest 2024 grantees include International Fund for Animal Welfare ($390,000), Peduli Aanak Foundation ($370,304) and Meals on Wheels (Yolo) ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Francis NOZ Heritage Fund?
Francis NOZ Heritage Fund reported $50.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.4M (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 Francis NOZ Heritage Fund fund?
The fund’s stated purpose is to create and administer the trust in accordance with Franciscus X. Noz’s will and its charitable intent. The will calls for annual distributions to charitable projects anywhere in the world, including animal shelters, homes for elderly people, and orphanages. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Francis NOZ Heritage Fund?
The fund 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 Francis NOZ Heritage Fund's EIN?
Francis NOZ Heritage Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0725728. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Francis NOZ Heritage Fund 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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Grantable. (2026). Francis NOZ Heritage Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/francis-noz-heritage-fund-morg_929082aa9dae41d6b801d6daf806239e
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