Norkaitis Family Charities Inc
Norkaitis Family Charities Inc is a private charitable foundation based in Tucson, Arizona. Established in 1991, the organization operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit entity dedicated to philanthropic giving in support of healthcare and community services.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$215K
+9.7% YoY
Grant Count
17
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
+9.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation reflects the values of its founders, the late William and Josephine Norkaitis, whose generosity was rooted in their deep Catholic faith and commitment to serving those in need. The organization prioritizes support for healthcare institutions and services that embody the caring ministry principles they championed throughout their lives.
Grantmaking
The foundation has demonstrated significant capacity for transformational gifts. In 2022, Norkaitis Family Charities made a $1 million donation to MercyOne Children's Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa—the largest single private donation in the hospital's history at that time. This gift funded vital medical equipment for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, including a RetCam, Giraffe Omnibeds, and a full-term infant simulator doll for staff training.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations in Iowa and Arizona, with documented giving to healthcare institutions in Des Moines, Iowa and connections to Tucson, Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The organization is registered with the IRS with EIN 42-1360519. As of the most recent tax filings dated December 1, 2023, the foundation had zero employees listed.
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation was established by William and Josephine Norkaitis, whose philanthropic vision continues to guide the organization's grantmaking.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLORENCE M BURCH | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| STEVEN A BURCH | VICE PRESIDENT | — | — |
| LEXI DEAN | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In August 2022, MercyOne Children's Hospital's downtown Des Moines Neonatal Intensive Care Unit was officially named the MercyOne Children's Hospital William and Josephine Norkaitis Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in recognition of the $1 million gift. The donation funded critical equipment and training resources to enhance care for the approximately 700 infants treated annually in the 62-bed NICU, which serves some of the smallest and most critically ill newborns in Iowa.
MercyOne Norkaitis NICU NamingRelated Funders
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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