Norfolk Foundation Inc
Norfolk Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Norfolk, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.5M in total assets. In 2024, it made $248K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $101K.
Norfolk Foundation Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $6,519,769
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $436,707
- +4.2% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $247,682
- -2.0% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $490,085
- +3.7% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,519,769 | $436,707 | $490,085 | $247,682 | $101,285 |
| 2023 | $5,868,046 | $418,941 | $472,377 | $252,769 | $37,884 |
| 2022 | $5,246,715 | $3,240,719 | $491,738 | $288,866 | $35,986 |
| 2021 | $2,654,957 | $1,289,240 | $314,032 | $205,888 | $1,095,425 |
| 2020 | $1,661,573 | $59,660 | $232,327 | — | $18,815 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Norfolk Foundation Inc is led by Laura Carl, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 1 of 12 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Laura Carl
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
35 hrs/week
$14K (2024)
Elizabeth Borden
President
Treasurer → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Atkin
Co-President
Board Member → Co-President, 2021
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Spiegel
Board Member
Board Member → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eliza Little
Board Member
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Tirrell Adams
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Selleck
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Goodstein
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Colleen Hellerman
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Cronin
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Sansone
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vishal Grover
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Mark Burke (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jonathan Barbagallo (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Dawn Whalen (2020–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Stephen Melville (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Joseph Hurst (2020) — President
- Former: Mary Ackerly (2020) — Board Member
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $14K, to Laura Carl (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Norfolk Foundation Inc
How large is Norfolk Foundation Inc?
Norfolk Foundation Inc reported $6.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $437K.
What is Norfolk Foundation Inc's EIN?
Norfolk Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5535228. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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