Norann Charitable Trust
Norann Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Its 2024 filing reports charitable contributions to organizations including churches, charitable service organizations, and conservation organizations.
Norann Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Norann Charitable Trust gave $35K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $35,050
- +16.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- -13.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,753
- +33.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $450
- Total assets
- $1,193,405
- +30.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (92% 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 Norann Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 7180 Harris Farm Drive 306, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
Phone: (440) 840-4047
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Norann Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Greater Good ($15K). Together the top 10 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
95 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 95 grants of 95 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio. The remaining shares went to Virginia (5%), Texas (1%), New York (1%), and Massachusetts (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
How Norann Charitable Trust gives
- 90% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 126% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 80% 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $310 (2019) to $35K (2024). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Greater Good Cleveland, OH | Charitable Contribution | $15,000 |
| Saint Agnes Church Cleveland, OH | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Ursuline Sisters Mayfield HTS, OH | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Nature Conversancy Arlington, VA | Charitable Contribution | $1,800 |
| Catholic Charities Corporation Cleveland, OH | Charitable Contribution | $1,500 |
| Saint Joan of Arc Church Powell, OH | Charitable Contribution | $1,500 |
| Birthright Geauga Chardon, OH | Charitable Contribution | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Cleveland, OH | Charitable Contribution | $600 |
| Chagrin Falls Historical Society Chagrin Falls, OH | Charitable Contribution | $500 |
| Judson Foundation Cleveland, OH | Charitable Contribution | $500 |
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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 | $1,193,405 | $179,052 | $72,243 | $35,050 | 20 | $35,050 | $5,112 | $43,643 |
| 2023 | $911,679 | $100,751 | $59,234 | $30,150 | 23 | $30,150 | — | $31,322 |
| 2022 | $1,232,184 | $-44,840 | $26,824 | $24,450 | 24 | $24,450 | $424 | $28,497 |
| 2021 | $586,260 | $119,789 | $17,601 | $15,500 | 20 | $15,500 | $82,521 | $20,044 |
| 2020 | $392,807 | $106,001 | $17,729 | $16,525 | 8 | — | $86,001 | $14,592 |
| 2019 | $304,635 | $-12,512 | $1,787 | $310 | 1 | — | $3,558 | $16,515 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Norann Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $44K 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 trust is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Birthright Geauga says it serves families and children with material aid and pregnancy-related services; Habitat for Humanity says it brings people together to build homes and communities; and the Chagrin Falls Historical Society says it preserves and shares local history. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the trust’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust gave $35,050 through 20 grants. Grants ranged from $100 to $15,000, with a median of $450. The largest grants included $15,000 to The Greater Good, $5,000 each to Saint Agnes Church and Ursuline Sisters, and $1,800 to The Nature Conservancy. Other reported grants included $1,500 each to Catholic Charities Corporation and Saint Joan of Arc Church, and $1,000 to Birthright Geauga.
The trust’s filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Norbert J Tobbe was listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
Norann Charitable Trust is led by Norbert J. Tobbe, Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Norbert J. Tobbe
Trustee
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ann D. Tobbe (2019–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Norann Charitable Trust
How much does Norann Charitable Trust give each year?
Norann Charitable Trust gave $35K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $30K across 23 grants.
What is Norann Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Norann Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $450, and its average grant was $1,753, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Norann Charitable Trust give grants?
Norann Charitable Trust gives mostly in Ohio: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (9 grants).
Who are Norann Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Norann Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include The Greater Good ($15,000), Saint Agnes Church ($5,000) and Ursuline Sisters ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Norann Charitable Trust?
Norann Charitable Trust reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $35K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $44K (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 Norann Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Norann Charitable Trust?
Norann Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is Norann Charitable Trust's EIN?
Norann Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1791471. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Norann Charitable Trust 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 3, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 25, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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