Norcal Group Foundation
Norcal Group Foundation is a private foundation based in Reston, Virginia. Its 2021 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Norcal Group Foundation at a glance
In short: Norcal Group Foundation gave $115K across 11 grants in 2021 (avg $10K), mostly in California. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $114,955
- -51.7% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 11
- -73.2% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $10,450
- +80.0% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Primary geography
- California (60% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Norcal Group Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2021 filing that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Because that filing is marked as the final return, this should not be treated as a current application instruction.
- Contact
Mailing address: 12030 Sunrise Valley Dr 450, Reston, VA 20191
Phone: (703) 437-9720
Website: https://www.norcalgroupfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Norcal Group Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Westminster Free Clinic ($20K). Together the top 10 received $110K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 52 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The reported 2021 grant dollars went primarily to California recipients (60%), followed by Connecticut (11%), Utah (9%), Alaska (9%), and Florida (7%). The listed grants also included an award to The Arc Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Norcal Group Foundation gives
- 18% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $115K (2021) to $238K (2020). In 2021 it made 11 grants totaling $115K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Westminster Free Clinic Thousand Oaks, CA | To provide access to health, preventative, and health-supporting services to very low-income, uninsured residents of Ventura county | $20,000 |
| Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center Hartford, CT | General Support | $13,000 |
| Caregivers Journal Salt Lake City, UT | To support family caregivers and upgrade home culture care | $10,000 |
| Christian Health Associates Anchorage, AK | General Support | $10,000 |
| Samaritan House San Mateo, CA | To Support a Year-Round Food Pharmacy Program | $10,000 |
| San Diego County Medical Society Foundation San Diego, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| South County Community Health Center Inc East Palo Alto, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Project Angel Food Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $9,455 |
| Westside Family Health Center Culver City, CA | General Support | $9,000 |
| Christian Medical Ministries Fort Myers, FL | General Support | $8,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $125,000 | $125,000 | $114,955 | 11 | $115,320 | $944 |
| 2020 | $250,000 | $250,000 | $237,975 | 41 | — | $2,575 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Norcal Group Foundation reported a distributable amount of $944 for 2021 — 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. Its 2021 grants included general support and targeted support for health, food, and caregiving services. For example, Westminster Free Clinic describes its mission as providing free health care and health-supporting services to low-income, uninsured people and families. Samaritan House says it provides food, shelter access, health care, and other supportive services to people in need. The Arc Minnesota describes its work as promoting the rights and community inclusion of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2021, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $114,955. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $20,000, with a median of $10,000.
The largest award was $20,000 to Westminster Free Clinic in Thousand Oaks, California, for health and health-supporting services for very low-income, uninsured Ventura County residents. Other grants included $13,000 to Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center for general support; $10,000 each to Caregivers Journal, Christian Health Associates, Samaritan House, San Diego County Medical Society Foundation, and South County Community Health Center; $9,455 to Project Angel Food; $9,000 to Westside Family Health Center; $8,500 to Christian Medical Ministries; and $5,000 to The Arc Minnesota.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing listed Julie Burns as president, secretary, and director, and Dennis Meisel as treasurer and director.
Norcal Group Foundation is led by Julie Burns, President, Secretary & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Julie Burns
President, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Meisel
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Norcal Group Foundation
How much does Norcal Group Foundation give each year?
Norcal Group Foundation gave $115K across 11 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $238K across 41 grants.
What is Norcal Group Foundation's typical grant size?
Norcal Group Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,450, across 11 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Norcal Group Foundation give grants?
Norcal Group Foundation gives mostly in California: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (11%) and Utah (9%).
Does Norcal Group Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 73% of Norcal Group Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Norcal Group Foundation's largest grantees?
Norcal Group Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Westminster Free Clinic ($20,000), Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center ($13,000) and Caregivers Journal ($10,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does Norcal Group Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants included general support and targeted support for health, food, and caregiving services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Norcal Group Foundation?
The foundation stated on its 2021 filing that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Norcal Group Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Norcal Group Foundation reported a distributable amount of $944 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Norcal Group Foundation's EIN?
Norcal Group Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2244982. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does Norcal Group 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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