John H & Ethel G Noble Charitable Trust
The John H & Ethel G Noble Charitable Trust is a private foundation established in 1971 and based in New York, NY. Operating as a 501(c)(3) exempt organization, the trust functions as a grantmaking foundation with a focus on supporting health, human services, and related charitable causes across multiple U.S. states.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$18.5M
+3.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$896K
+0.2% YoY
Grant Count
19
-5.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$47K
+5.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust does not maintain a publicly stated mission statement. However, its grantmaking priorities center on:
- Health and in-patient medical care
- Hospital care and rehabilitation
- Human services
- Support for adults and older adults
- Services for people with disabilities
- Special population support
Grantmaking
The trust made 23 grants in its most recent fiscal year (ending May 2024). Typical grant awards range from $10,000 to $100,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust funds organizations across multiple U.S. states and cities, including:
States: California, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas
Cities: Bethesda, Bridgeport, Brooklyn, Culver City, Hartford, Hebron, Houston, Litchfield, Miami, New Haven, New York, Norwalk, Northford, San Antonio, Stamford, and Uniontown
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets
- As of May 31, 2024: $17,934,363
- As of 2025 filing: $18,535,078
Revenue (FY 2024)
- Total revenues: $1,237,148
- Investment income and dividends: $519,245
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $770,334
Expenses (FY 2024)
- Total expenses: $1,077,994
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $18,535,078 | $17,934,363 | $17,663,852 |
| Revenue | $1,637,185 | $1,237,148 | $566,502 |
| Expenses | $1,081,517 | $1,077,994 | $1,070,260 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $960,521 | $958,064 | $888,786 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,516,339 | $1,120,793 | $498,343 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,144,819 | $1,055,872 | $993,910 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
109 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Trustee: Deutsche Bank Trust Company N.A.
- Trustee compensation: $152,377 (for 30 hours of work)
Staff: The organization operates with 1 employee
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY N A | TRUSTEE | 30 | $162,130 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The trust has awarded grants to organizations including Laurel House Inc. and ACES (Assistive Technology Services), which received $25,000 to implement a lending library initiative.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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