James R and Charlotte a Noble
James R and Charlotte a Noble is a private foundation, based in Johnston, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $500. Net investment income was $105.
James R and Charlotte a Noble at a glance
In short: James R and Charlotte a Noble gave $500 across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $500), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $500
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $500
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $2,045
- -22.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who James R and Charlotte a Noble funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Anawim Housing ($500).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How James R and Charlotte a Noble gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 400% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $330 (2020) to $500 (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $500.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anawim Housing Des Moines, IA | General Support | $500 |
Ready to take the next step with James R and Charlotte a Noble?
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 | $2,045 | $141 | $764 | $500 | 1 | $500 | $105 | $125 |
| 2024 | $2,630 | $126 | $739 | $500 | 1 | $500 | $126 | $153 |
| 2023 | $3,243 | $160 | $723 | $500 | 1 | $500 | $160 | $179 |
| 2022 | $3,806 | $72 | $743 | $500 | 1 | $500 | $72 | $210 |
| 2021 | $4,477 | $5,038 | $738 | $500 | 1 | $500 | $38 | $228 |
| 2020 | $177 | $202 | $599 | $330 | 1 | — | $198 | $30 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James R and Charlotte a Noble reported a distributable amount of $125 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
James R and Charlotte a Noble is led by James R Noble, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James R Noble
President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charlotte A Noble
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cynthia A Mumm
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jane M Davis
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mary K Garcia
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nancy K Hanstad
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas J Noble
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about James R and Charlotte a Noble
How much does James R and Charlotte a Noble give each year?
James R and Charlotte a Noble gave $500 across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $500 across 1 grant.
How large is James R and Charlotte a Noble?
James R and Charlotte a Noble reported $2K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $500 in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $125 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does James R and Charlotte a Noble operate?
James R and Charlotte a Noble has awarded grants in Iowa.
What is James R and Charlotte a Noble's EIN?
James R and Charlotte a Noble's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4063253. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 18, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work James R and Charlotte a Noble funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in James R and Charlotte a Noble's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common
Saponas Foundation
Colorado Springs, CO
Assets
$1.4M
Grants
1
Total Given
$88K
Gives Sunset FKA Depcom Gives
Scottsdale, AZ
Assets
—
Grants
8
Total Given
$37K
Froedtert West Bend Hospital Foundation Inc
West Bend, WI
To advance the health of our communities through excellence and discovery, inspiring each person to live their unique, best life.
Assets
$27.4M
Grants
9
Total Given
$250K
United Way of the Lewis and Clark Area Inc
Helena, MT
Increase the organized capacity of people to care for one another in our community.
Assets
$855K
Grants
9
Total Given
$105K
The Robinson Foundation
Pittsburgh, PA
The Pittsburgh-based Robinson Foundation funded food distribution, homelessness services, contraceptive care, emergency medical transport, conservation education, and other programs in 2025, with grants ranging from $1,000 to $25,000 and a median of $5,000. Its grants went to organizations in multiple states and Washington, DC. The filing says giving is not restricted to preselected organizations and refers to application materials, but does not provide details on how to apply.
Assets
$1.5M
Grants
11
Total Given
$75K
Victor and Pearl Tumpeer Foundation
West Orange, NJ
The foundation supports a varied mix of charitable work, including health care, food assistance, animal rescue, and community and cultural organizations. In 2025, grants ranged from $1,085 to $25,000, with a median of $7,500, and went mainly to organizations in New York and New Jersey, as well as several other states and Washington, DC. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$710K
Grants
11
Total Given
$110K
More similar funders
More Funders in Iowa
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from James R and Charlotte a Noble's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
James R and Charlotte a Noble down — hundreds of funders to go?