Norfolk Southern Foundation
Norfolk Southern Foundation is a private foundation, based in Atlanta, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $730K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $4.4M.
Norfolk Southern Foundation at a glance
In short: Norfolk Southern Foundation gave $4.4M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $4.4M), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,393,589
- -41.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,393,589
- -41.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,393,589
- Total assets
- $730,143
- -27.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Norfolk Southern Foundation
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Norfolk Southern Foundation
Community Disaster Relief Grant
Norfolk Southern Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Norfolk Southern Corporate Giving: Safety First Grant Program
Norfolk Southern Foundation
Amount
US $1,000 - US $15,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Norfolk Southern In-Kind Donation Grant
Norfolk Southern Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Norfolk Southern Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Available upon request ($4.4M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Norfolk Southern Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.0M (2022) to $7.5M (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $4.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Available upon request Atlanta, GA | Operational support unless otherwise noted | $4,393,589 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $730,143 | $4,124,142 | $4,397,614 | $4,393,589 | 1 | $4,318,992 | $51,374 |
| 2023 | $1,003,615 | $7,952,070 | $7,898,180 | $7,452,070 | 1 | $7,452,070 | $62,094 |
| 2022 | $949,725 | $2,000,000 | $1,907,253 | $2,037,964 | 1 | $2,037,964 | $32,278 |
| 2021 | $856,978 | $500,000 | $4,535,147 | $3,678,008 | 1 | $3,678,008 | $71,579 |
| 2020 | $4,892,125 | $6,950,004 | $6,446,747 | $5,376,000 | 1 | — | $214,072 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Norfolk Southern Foundation reported a distributable amount of $51K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Norfolk Southern Foundation is led by Mark R George, Chairman, President & CEO on the 2024 filing; none of the 20 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark R George
Chairman, President & CEO
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Claude E Elkins
Vice President & Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
J Jeremy Ballard
Vice President & Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason A Zampi
Vice President & Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
John F Orr
Vice President & Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Austin L Palmer
Assistant Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dammie T Meduoye
Assistant Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth J Talton-Buck
Vice President & Executive Officer
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erica S Harvey
Assistant Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Jeffrey C Behymer
Assistant Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Joseph C Wolfe
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristen A Kohler
Assistant Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristin N Hoffman
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marcus R Tower
Assistant Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Randy L Shilling
Assistant Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert S Sumwalt
Assistant Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shannon L Eppers
Assistant Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Suzanne Zenoni
Assistant Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Wendy Y Bowles
Assistant Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
William T Carter
Assistant Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (25)
- Former: A. A. Adams (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: A. H. Shaw (2020–2023) — Chairman
- Former: D. W. Hutson (2020–2023) — Assistant Se
- Former: K. A. Kohler (2020–2023) — Assistant Tr
- Former: K. N. Hoffman (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: M. R. George (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: M. R. Tower (2020–2023) — Assistanttre
- Former: R. L. Shilling (2020–2023) — Assistant Tr
- Former: T. H. Hibben (2020–2023) — Assistant Tr
- Former: C. E. Elkins (2021–2023) — Vice President
- Former: J. C. Wolfe (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: J. S. Hatfield (2021–2023) — Vice President
- Former: L. Stephens (2021–2023) — Assistant Tr
- Former: N. C. Nag (2021–2023) — Vice President
- Former: W. T. Carter (2021–2023) — Assistant Tr
- Former: E. Talton-Buck (2023) — Vice President
- Former: Pb Duncan (2023) — Vice President
- Former: R. D. Johnson (2023) — Assistant Se
- Former: L. S. Farless (2020–2022) — Assistant Se
- Former: C. M. Sanborn (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: C. L. Moore (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: J. A. Squires (2020) — Chairman
- Former: K. O. Swain (2020) — Secretary
- Former: R. R. Blankenship (2020) — Assistant Tr
- Former: V. A. Sutherland (2020) — Vice President
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.
Frequently asked questions about Norfolk Southern Foundation
How much does Norfolk Southern Foundation give each year?
Norfolk Southern Foundation gave $4.4M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7.5M across 1 grant.
How large is Norfolk Southern Foundation?
Norfolk Southern Foundation reported $730K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $51K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Norfolk Southern Foundation operate?
Norfolk Southern Foundation has awarded grants in Georgia.
What is Norfolk Southern Foundation's EIN?
Norfolk Southern Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1328375. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF 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 2020–2024
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