Norman and Nancy Norris Private
Norman and Nancy Norris Private is a private foundation based in Birchrunville, Pennsylvania. Its 2022 filing reports grants to organizations including animal-rescue and welfare groups, a volunteer fire company, and a community organization providing basic needs.
Norman and Nancy Norris Private at a glance
- Total assets
- $177,915
- +17.7% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $28,799
- +822.5% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $945
- +17.8% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $1,983
- +22.6% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Norman and Nancy Norris Private
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 29, Birchrunville, PA 19421
Phone: (610) 909-2271
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Norman and Nancy Norris Private funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 33 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2022 grantees were located in Pennsylvania and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Is Norman and Nancy Norris Private open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 6 of 12 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $288; repeat grants $283. How we count
Medians: $150 first-time, $150 repeat.
- 8% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 23% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2022) to $14K (2021). In 2022 it made 12 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| French & Pickering Creek Conservation Trust Phoenixville, PA | An unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose. | $1,000 |
| Saint Peters Pikeland UCC Chester Springs, PA | An unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose. | $1,000 |
| Brandywine Valley SPCA West Chester, PA | An unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose. | $200 |
| Reavis High School Burbank, IL | An unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose. | $200 |
| Humane Society Washington, DC | An unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose. | $150 |
| Main Line Animal Rescue Chester Springs, PA | An unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose. | $150 |
| Pennsylvania SPCA Central Pa Center Danville, PA | An unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose. | $150 |
| The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Washington, DC | An unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose. | $150 |
| Center for the Arts Bonita Springs, FL | An unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose. | $125 |
| Cafe of Life Bonita Springs, FL | An unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose. | $100 |
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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 | $177,915 | $28,799 | $1,983 | — | — | $945 | $26,340 | $4,182 |
| 2023 | $151,099 | $3,122 | $1,617 | — | — | $802 | $834 | $4,562 |
| 2022 | $149,595 | $4,634 | $4,794 | $3,425 | 12 | $4,096 | $1,978 | $4,682 |
| 2021 | $149,754 | $3,888 | $16,085 | $14,400 | 7 | $15,177 | $3,016 | $9,251 |
| 2020 | $161,951 | $109,280 | $16,670 | $12,150 | 14 | — | $11,700 | $3,476 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Norman and Nancy Norris Private reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2024 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its reported 2022 grants include support for organizations working in animal welfare and rescue, fire prevention and response, and assistance to people in need. For example, Brandywine Valley SPCA describes its mission as advocating for humane animal treatment, while Main Line Animal Rescue says it rescues and places abused, unwanted, and abandoned companion animals. Kimberton Fire Company describes its work as fighting fires and providing fire-prevention education, and Cafe of Life says it provides basic needs to poor and hungry people in the Bonita Springs area.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 12 grants totaling $3,425 in 2022. Its 2023 and 2024 filings report no grants. Reported 2022 awards included $200 to Brandywine Valley SPCA, $150 to Main Line Animal Rescue Inc, $100 to Kimberton Fire Company, and $100 to Cafe of Life Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Norman Norris and Nancy Norris as trustees.
Norman and Nancy Norris Private's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nancy Norris
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Norman Norris
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Norman and Nancy Norris Private
How large is Norman and Nancy Norris Private?
Norman and Nancy Norris Private reported $178K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $945 in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (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 does Norman and Nancy Norris Private fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its reported 2022 grants include support for organizations working in animal welfare and rescue, fire prevention and response, and assistance to people in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Norman and Nancy Norris Private?
The foundation states on its 2024 filing 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 ↑
Where does Norman and Nancy Norris Private make grants?
The listed 2022 grantees were located in Pennsylvania and Florida.
What is Norman and Nancy Norris Private's EIN?
Norman and Nancy Norris Private's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2707519. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Norman and Nancy Norris Private 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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