Nor-Lea Foundation Inc
The Nor-Lea Foundation's mission is to provide or generate funding and resources for distant future improvements of the district's facilities and to provide sustainability for the future of the nor-lea hospital district.
Nor-Lea Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Nor-Lea Foundation Inc gave $63K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $63K), mostly in New Mexico. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $63,269
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $63,269
- Median grant
- $63,269
- Total assets
- $1,607,003
- +11.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Nor-Lea Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Nor-Lea Hospital District ($63K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
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 Nor-Lea Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 680% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2023) to $63K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $63K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nor-Lea Hospital District Lovington, NM | Cancer center new patient orientation bag and blankets ($9,198) and other nor-lea foundation grants ($54,071) | $63,269 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,607,003 | $256,355 | $94,447 | $63,269 | 1 | $60,525 |
| 2024 | $1,445,095 | $239,350 | $41,438 | — | — | $52,714 |
| 2023 | $1,247,183 | $210,930 | $48,868 | $7,205 | 1 | $28,554 |
| 2022 | $1,085,121 | $120,462 | $40,962 | $8,115 | 1 | $1,146 |
| 2021 | $1,005,621 | $124,792 | $58,432 | $24,328 | 1 | $706 |
| 2020 | $939,261 | $105,301 | $31,931 | $12,682 | 1 | $12,282 |
| 2019 | $865,570 | $112,179 | $37,214 | $11,064 | 1 | $12,819 |
About Nor-Lea Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Nor-Lea Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Lovington, NM. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $63K. Net investment income was $61K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nor-Lea Foundation Inc is led by Sam Spencer, Board Chair on every filing since 2019; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sam Spencer
Board Chair
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allyson Roberts
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Connie Crow
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Shaw
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pam Lackey
Vice Chair
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jenna Decker
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Misty Hein
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Melissa Belz (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Marcia Hilburn (2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Nor-Lea Foundation Inc
How much does Nor-Lea Foundation Inc give each year?
Nor-Lea Foundation Inc gave $63K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Nor-Lea Foundation Inc?
Nor-Lea Foundation Inc reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $256K.
What is Nor-Lea Foundation Inc?
Nor-Lea Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Lovington, NM. It holds $1.6M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Nor-Lea Foundation Inc operate?
Nor-Lea Foundation Inc has awarded grants in New Mexico.
What is Nor-Lea Foundation Inc's EIN?
Nor-Lea Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 90-0914800. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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