Norma Court Trust
Norma Court Trust is a private foundation, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $46K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $1K.
Norma Court Trust at a glance
In short: Norma Court Trust gave $1K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $227.333), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,364
- -39.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $227
- -49.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $96
- Total assets
- $46,095
- -5.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (74% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Norma Court Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Reform Temple of Laguna Woods ($906). Together the top 6 received $1K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 60 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Norma Court Trust gives
- Giving fell 59% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 63% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $1K (2024) to $3K (2021). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Reform Temple of Laguna Woods Laguna Woods, CA | Religious Education | $906 |
| The Smile Train New York, NY | General Donation | $195 |
| Planned Parenthood New York, NY | General Donation | $120 |
| Jewish Federation of Orange Co LW Irvine, CA | General Donation | $72 |
| National Council of Jewish Women Los Angeles, CA | Education | $36 |
| Operation Smile Virginia Beach, VA | General Donation | $35 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $46,095 | $1,737 | $4,555 | $1,364 | 6 | $1,364 | — | $2,162 |
| 2023 | $48,913 | $714 | $5,769 | $2,261 | 5 | $2,261 | — | $2,626 |
| 2022 | $53,968 | $679 | $6,273 | $2,737 | 14 | $2,737 | — | $2,369 |
| 2021 | $59,562 | $439 | $7,088 | $3,300 | 15 | — | — | $2,747 |
| 2020 | $66,211 | $7,731 | $6,221 | $2,884 | 20 | — | $4,394 | $3,314 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Norma Court Trust reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Norma Court Trust is led by Laura Assael, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Laura Assael
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $3K (2024)
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 $3K, to Laura Assael (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Norma Court Trust
How much does Norma Court Trust give each year?
Norma Court Trust gave $1K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2K across 5 grants.
What is Norma Court Trust's typical grant size?
Norma Court Trust's median grant in 2024 was $96, and its average grant was $227, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Norma Court Trust give grants?
Norma Court Trust gives mostly in California: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Norma Court Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of Norma Court Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Norma Court Trust's largest grantees?
Norma Court Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Reform Temple of Laguna Woods ($906), The Smile Train ($195) and Planned Parenthood ($120), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Norma Court Trust?
Norma Court Trust reported $46K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Norma Court Trust's EIN?
Norma Court Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6822690. 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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