Noel Foundation
Noel Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its 2024 filing reports 16 grants totaling $13,727, primarily to charitable organizations in California, with additional grants to organizations in Texas and Hawaii.
Noel Foundation at a glance
In short: Noel Foundation gave $14K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $857.938), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $13,727
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- Average grant
- $858
- Median grant
- $906
- Total assets
- $168,426
- -7.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (73% 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 Noel Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6033 West Century Blvd Suite 900, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Phone: (310) 641-9953
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Noel Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Catholic Charities Diocese of Monterey ($2K). Together the top 10 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in California (73%), Texas (8%), and Hawaii (8%), with 7% listed under an unspecified state and 2% in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
How Noel Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 155% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $300 (2020) to $14K (2024). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Monterey Seaside, CA | General Operating Support | $2,025 |
| St John Paul II Life Center Austin, TX | General Operating Support | $1,143 |
| Missionary Sisters of Sacro Costato Stockton, CA | General Operating Support | $1,040 |
| Maria Lanakila School Lahaina, HI | General Operating Support | $1,030 |
| Missionaries of Charity - Formation House | General Operating Support | $906 |
| Missionaries of Charity - Gift of Love Pacifica, CA | General Operating Support | $906 |
| Missionaries of Charity - Los Angeles Lynwood, CA | General Operating Support | $906 |
| Missionaries of Charity - Queen of Peace San Francisco, CA | General Operating Support | $906 |
| Missionaries of Charity - Richmond Richmond, CA | General Operating Support | $906 |
| Missionaries of Charity - Rosario San Francisco, CA | General Operating Support | $906 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $168,426 | — | $13,896 | $13,727 | 16 | $13,896 | $8,957 |
| 2023 | $182,322 | $5,350 | — | — | — | — | $8,842 |
| 2022 | $176,972 | $3,849 | $383 | — | — | $108 | $8,568 |
| 2021 | $173,566 | — | $1,072 | — | — | $1,072 | $9,070 |
| 2020 | $174,174 | — | $1,430 | $300 | 1 | — | $10,255 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Noel Foundation reported a distributable amount of $9K 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 available filings do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including Catholic charities, a school, and several Missionaries of Charity locations. St John Paul II Life Center describes its mission as providing natural integrated OB-GYN healthcare, FertilityCare, and pregnancy-help services while honoring life. Feed My Poor Inc describes its mission as providing meals and engaging with people in need in its community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $13,727. Grants ranged from $250 to $2,025, with a median grant of $906. Among the largest reported grants were $2,025 to Catholic Charities Diocese of Monterey, $1,143 to St John Paul II Life Center, $1,040 to Missionary Sisters of Sacro Costato, and $1,030 to Maria Lanakila School. Multiple Missionaries of Charity locations received grants of $906 each.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Noel Irwin-Hentschel as president; Gordon Hentschel as vice president; and Jean Ariyoshi, Keith Black MD, Hemjo Klein, and Hanae Mori as board members.
Noel Foundation is led by Noel Irwin-Hentschel, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Noel Irwin-Hentschel
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gordon Hentschel
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hanae Mori
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hemjo Klein
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jean Ariyoshi
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Black MD
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Noel Foundation
How much does Noel Foundation give each year?
Noel Foundation gave $14K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Noel Foundation's typical grant size?
Noel Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $906, and its average grant was $858, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Noel Foundation give grants?
Noel Foundation gives mostly in California: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (8%) and Hawaii (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (2 grants).
Does Noel Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Noel Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Noel Foundation's largest grantees?
Noel Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Catholic Charities Diocese of Monterey ($2,025), St John Paul II Life Center ($1,143) and Missionary Sisters of Sacro Costato ($1,040), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Noel Foundation?
Noel Foundation reported $168K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $14K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Noel Foundation fund?
The available filings do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including Catholic charities, a school, and several Missionaries of Charity locations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Noel Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Noel Foundation's EIN?
Noel Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0275500. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Noel Foundation 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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