Noah Rose Foundation
The Noah Rose Foundation is a Form 990-PF private foundation based in Santa Monica, California. In 2024, it gave $167,588 through 11 grants to organizations working in areas including environmental conservation, children’s programs, public education, community development, and social services.
Noah Rose Foundation at a glance
In short: Noah Rose Foundation gave $168K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $167,588
- -30.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -15.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,235
- -18.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $5,976,528
- +28.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (69% 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 Noah Rose Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists contacting the Noah Rose Foundation. Form and materials, deadlines, and restrictions on awards are listed as N/A.
- Contact
Application contact: Noah Rose Foundation
Mailing address: 3019 Ocean Park Blvd Ste 179, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Phone: (917) 687-2655
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Noah Rose Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bee Girl Organization ($50K). Together the top 10 received $167K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 24 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were reported as 69% to California, 30% to Oregon, 1% to Texas, and 1% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Noah Rose Foundation gives
- 27% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 77% 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 $168K (2024) to $241K (2023). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $168K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bee Girl Organization Ashland, OR | Ensure the conservation and education of bees and their importance in the environment. | $50,000 |
| Happy Trails for Kids Santa Monica, CA | Provides access to summer camps for underpriviliged children and their families. | $34,100 |
| Santa Monica Education Foundation Santa Monica, CA | Supporting the local public schools. | $25,000 |
| Community Partners Los Angeles, CA | Community development and social enterprise. | $25,000 |
| Organization for Social Media Safet West Hills, CA | Making social media safe for everyone through education, advocacy, and tech. | $10,411 |
| Downtown Women's Center Los Angeles, CA | Supporting women in Los Angeles who need support and housing. | $10,000 |
| Grant PTA of Santa Monica Santa Monica, CA | Supporting the local Elementary School. | $5,000 |
| Girls Inc North Hollywood, CA | Supporting young women in Los Angeles. | $5,000 |
| Susan G Komen Dallas, TX | breast cancer research and support. | $1,040 |
| Workshops for Warriors San Diego, CA | Support veterans integrating back into the community. | $1,037 |
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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 | $5,976,528 | $2,934,532 | $214,007 | $167,588 | 11 | $167,784 | $1,900,729 | $217,638 |
| 2023 | $4,655,487 | $-7,546 | $281,104 | $241,415 | 13 | $253,179 | $67,295 | $218,560 |
| 2022 | $4,218,066 | $-523,214 | $54,120 | — | — | $27,880 | $29,394 | $219,225 |
| 2021 | $5,000,005 | $5,009,568 | $9,563 | — | — | $9,563 | $5 | $3,711 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Noah Rose Foundation reported a distributable amount of $218K 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 foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Happy Trails for Kids says it provides children in foster care with outdoor adventures, mentorship, and a year-round community. The Santa Monica Education Foundation says it raises funds to enhance and supplement the curriculum of Santa Monica public schools. Girls Incorporated describes its mission as inspiring girls to be strong, smart, and bold through educational programs and activities.
Other 2024 grantees describe their work as providing veterans and other students with hands-on training and credentials for advanced manufacturing careers (Workshops for Warriors), and promoting athletic instruction and competition for people with intellectual disabilities (Special Olympics New York).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $167,588. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Its largest grants included $50,000 to Bee Girl Organization for bee conservation and education; $34,100 to Happy Trails for Kids; and $25,000 each to the Santa Monica Education Foundation and Community Partners.
Other listed 2024 grants included $10,411 to Organization for Social Media Safet, $10,000 to Downtown Women’s Center, $5,000 to Grant PTA of Santa Monica, $5,000 to Girls Inc, $1,040 to Susan G Komen, $1,037 to Workshops for Warriors, and $1,000 to Special Olympics New York.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michelle Adams as President and Jesse Adams as Treasurer.
Noah Rose Foundation is led by Michelle Adams, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michelle Adams
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jesse Adams
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Noah Rose Foundation
How much does Noah Rose Foundation give each year?
Noah Rose Foundation gave $168K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $241K across 13 grants.
What is Noah Rose Foundation's typical grant size?
Noah Rose Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,235, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Noah Rose Foundation give grants?
Noah Rose Foundation gives mostly in California: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Oregon (30%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Monica, CA (3 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Noah Rose Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Noah Rose Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Noah Rose Foundation's largest grantees?
Noah Rose Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Bee Girl Organization ($50,000), Happy Trails for Kids ($34,100) and Santa Monica Education Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Noah Rose Foundation?
Noah Rose Foundation reported $6.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $168K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $218K (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 Noah Rose Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Happy Trails for Kids says it provides children in foster care with outdoor adventures, mentorship, and a year-round community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Noah Rose Foundation?
The filing lists contacting the Noah Rose Foundation. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Noah Rose Foundation's EIN?
Noah Rose Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3870738. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Noah Rose Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/noah-rose-foundation-morg_2829e6484d7e48f28680866d31c46fd8
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