Nancy Forsyth Noblin Foundation Inc
Nancy Forsyth Noblin Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2024 filing reports 36 grants totaling $331,000 to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Georgia.
Nancy Forsyth Noblin Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Nancy Forsyth Noblin Foundation Inc gave $331K across 36 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Georgia. 28% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $331,000
- +69.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 36
- +16.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,194
- +45.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,750
- Total assets
- $11,911,471
- +71.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (10 of 36, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (96% 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 Nancy Forsyth Noblin Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Submit a written letter. The filing lists Jonathan M Seidel as the contact and states that awards have no restrictions.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Jonathan M Seidel
Mailing address: PO Box 889185, Atlanta, GA 30356-1185
Phone: (770) 776-2881
Website: https://www.noblinfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Nancy Forsyth Noblin Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was North Fulton Community Charities ($20K). Together the top 10 received $145K.
Grant Size Distribution
141 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 141 grants of 141 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia, 2% to recipients in the District of Columbia, and 2% to recipients in Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Nancy Forsyth Noblin Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 36 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 72% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 104% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 58% 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 (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 $103K (2020) to $331K (2024). In 2024 it made 36 grants totaling $331K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Fulton Community Charities Roswell, GA | Assistance | $20,000 |
| Open Hand Atlanta Atlanta, GA | Assistance | $20,000 |
| The Drake House Roswell, GA | Assistance | $20,000 |
| Georgia Alliance for Breast Cancer Peachtree Corners, GA | Assistance | $15,000 |
| The Orange Duffel Bag Initiative Atlanta, GA | Assistance | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Southeast Atlanta, GA | Assistanceassistance | $15,000 |
| Atlanta Habitat for Humanity Atlanta, GA | Assistance | $10,000 |
| Atlanta Fulton Library Foundation Atlanta, GA | Assistance | $10,000 |
| Backpack Buddies of Metro Atlanta Dunwoody, GA | Assistance | $10,000 |
| Beloved Atlanta Atlanta, GA | Assistance | $10,000 |
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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 | $11,911,471 | $5,314,973 | $366,827 | $331,000 | 36 | $336,898 | $121,955 | $577,272 |
| 2023 | $6,963,325 | $5,739,841 | $248,559 | $195,600 | 31 | $211,134 | $31,116 | $347,189 |
| 2022 | $2,700,595 | $143,537 | $204,400 | $177,100 | 29 | $179,500 | $143,537 | $196,198 |
| 2021 | $2,756,740 | $-16,211 | $228,577 | $162,000 | 27 | $164,200 | $11,335 | $179,269 |
| 2020 | $2,945,490 | $80,876 | $161,700 | $103,000 | 18 | — | $80,876 | $163,131 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nancy Forsyth Noblin Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $577K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided in the available information. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, The Drake House says its mission is to empower women and children experiencing homelessness to achieve economic independence and long-term stability. North Fulton Community Charities describes its work as easing hardship and fostering financial stability, including through housing and utility assistance and a food pantry. The Orange Duffel Bag Initiative says it serves academically and economically at-risk students with coaching and programs intended to support education and employment outcomes. Planned Parenthood Southeast describes providing reproductive and complementary health care, advocacy, education, and research; Georgia Alliance for Breast Cancer describes working to increase access to care and reduce disparities in cancer outcomes.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 36 grants totaling $331,000. Grants ranged from $4,000 to $20,000, with a median grant of $8,750. Among the largest were $20,000 each to North Fulton Community Charities, Open Hand Atlanta, and The Drake House; and $15,000 each to Georgia Alliance for Breast Cancer, The Orange Duffel Bag Initiative, and Planned Parenthood Southeast.
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applications are made by written letter. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lindsey Smith as president, Karen Fowler as secretary, Michael Aronin as treasurer, and Ashley Alderman as a board member.
Nancy Forsyth Noblin Foundation Inc is led by Lindsey Smith, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lindsey Smith
President
Treasurer → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Alderman
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Aronin
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Fowler
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Linda Blankenship (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Margaret Samuels (2020) — President
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.
Frequently asked questions about Nancy Forsyth Noblin Foundation Inc
How much does Nancy Forsyth Noblin Foundation Inc give each year?
Nancy Forsyth Noblin Foundation Inc gave $331K across 36 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $196K across 31 grants.
What is Nancy Forsyth Noblin Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Nancy Forsyth Noblin Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $8,750, and its average grant was $9,194, across 36 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Nancy Forsyth Noblin Foundation Inc that year got $9K on average.
Where does Nancy Forsyth Noblin Foundation Inc give grants?
Nancy Forsyth Noblin Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (21 grants), Roswell, GA (4 grants), Marietta, GA (2 grants) and Dawsonville, GA (2 grants).
Does Nancy Forsyth Noblin Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 36 grants with a stated purpose on Nancy Forsyth Noblin Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Assistance" (34 grants).
Who are Nancy Forsyth Noblin Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Nancy Forsyth Noblin Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include North Fulton Community Charities ($20,000), Open Hand Atlanta ($20,000) and The Drake House ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Nancy Forsyth Noblin Foundation Inc?
Nancy Forsyth Noblin Foundation Inc reported $11.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $337K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $577K (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 Nancy Forsyth Noblin Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided in the available information. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nancy Forsyth Noblin Foundation Inc?
Submit a written letter. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Nancy Forsyth Noblin Foundation Inc's EIN?
Nancy Forsyth Noblin Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2483304. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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