Norehad Charitable Foundation
Norehad Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Bay Village, Ohio. It reported giving $34,450 in grants to 17 organizations in filing year 2025; its filing states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Norehad Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Norehad Charitable Foundation gave $34K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $34,450
- +19.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- -19.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,026
- +48.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $448,393
- +8.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (26% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Norehad Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. No application materials or other application process are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: 344 Rye Gate St, Bay Village, OH 44140
Phone: (440) 263-4112
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Norehad Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Martin De Porres High School ($6K). Together the top 10 received $27K.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 76 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares went to Ohio (26%), Virginia (15%), Illinois (15%), California (13%), and Massachusetts (12%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Norehad Charitable Foundation gives
- 76% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 24% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 169% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2020) to $45K (2022). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Martin De Porres High School Cleveland, OH | Operating Funds | $6,000 |
| Church of the Holy Comfortor Vienna, VA | Operating Funds | $4,000 |
| Tekeyan Cultural Association Inc Watertown, MA | Operating Funds | $3,000 |
| Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House Barrington, IL | Operating Funds | $2,500 |
| St James Armenian Church Evanston, IL | Operating Funds | $2,500 |
| Prague University | Operating Funds | $2,500 |
| Youth Challenge Westlake, OH | Operating Funds | $2,000 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | Operating Funds | $1,950 |
| First Tee of Northern Nevada Reno, NV | Operating Funds | $1,500 |
| Placer County Search and Rescue Auburn, CA | Operating funds | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $448,393 | $82,653 | $49,039 | $34,450 | 17 | $34,624 | $69,538 | $20,542 |
| 2024 | $414,779 | $-19,838 | $42,988 | $28,750 | 21 | $29,400 | — | $30,949 |
| 2023 | $477,605 | $58,235 | $45,411 | $29,950 | 11 | $30,769 | $44,138 | $30,559 |
| 2022 | $464,781 | $72,660 | $60,780 | $45,250 | 26 | $45,465 | $57,723 | $35,132 |
| 2021 | $470,382 | $43,646 | $44,398 | $26,245 | 1 | $26,910 | $27,216 | $40,142 |
| 2020 | $490,647 | $89,256 | $37,860 | $24,350 | 22 | — | $75,949 | $29,660 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Norehad Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $21K for 2025 — 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. The 2025 grantees describe a range of activities: Tekeyan Cultural Association says it advances Armenian literature, music, art, and other cultural fields; Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House says it fosters spiritual development through retreats and programs; and Youth Challenge says it brings together young people with physical disabilities and teen volunteers through adapted sports, recreation, and social growth activities. The Shane McConkey Foundation describes honoring people who inspire positive change, and Good Samaritan Hunger Center says it provides weekly grocery bags to families in need.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $34,450. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $6,000, with a median of $1,500. All purposes shown for the largest grants were operating funds.
Notable 2025 grants included $6,000 to St Martin De Porres High School in Cleveland, Ohio; $4,000 to Church of the Holy Comfortor in Vienna, Virginia; $3,000 to Tekeyan Cultural Association in Watertown, Massachusetts; and $2,500 each to Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House in Barrington, Illinois, St James Armenian Church in Evanston, Illinois, and Prague University. Other reported grants included $2,000 to Youth Challenge, $1,950 to Hillsdale College, and $1,000 each to the Shane McConkey Foundation and Good Samaritan Hunger Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael Norehad and Marilyn Norehad as trustees.
Norehad Charitable Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marilyn Norehad
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Norehad
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Norehad Charitable Foundation
How much does Norehad Charitable Foundation give each year?
Norehad Charitable Foundation gave $34K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $29K across 21 grants.
What is Norehad Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Norehad Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,026, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Norehad Charitable Foundation give grants?
Norehad Charitable Foundation's top state is Ohio, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (15%) and Illinois (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Watertown, MA (2 grants).
Does Norehad Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 94% of Norehad Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Norehad Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Norehad Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include St Martin De Porres High School ($6,000), Church of the Holy Comfortor ($4,000) and Tekeyan Cultural Association Inc ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Norehad Charitable Foundation?
Norehad Charitable Foundation reported $448K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $35K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $21K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Norehad Charitable Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Norehad Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Norehad Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Norehad Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3153284. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Norehad Charitable 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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