Norman D and Marie L Atkins Foundation
The Norman D and Marie L Atkins Foundation is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. In its 2025 filing, it reported making grants to preselected charitable organizations, with all reported grant dollars going to recipients in Missouri.
Norman D and Marie L Atkins Foundation at a glance
In short: Norman D and Marie L Atkins Foundation gave $23K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Missouri. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $23,100
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,100
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,100
- Total assets
- $273,705
- +0.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Norman D and Marie L Atkins Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7707 Forsyth Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63105
Phone: (314) 746-4679
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Norman D and Marie L Atkins Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Salvation Army USA ($2K). Together the top 10 received $21K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 55 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported grant dollars in filing year 2025 went to recipients in Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Norman D and Marie L Atkins Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 11 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 20% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 114% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2020) to $23K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army USA St. Louis, MO | Unrestricted Gift | $2,100 |
| Paraquad Inc Saint Louis, MO | Unrestricted Gift | $2,100 |
| Animal Protective Association Saint Louis, MO | Unrestricted Gift | $2,100 |
| Duo Security Inc Saint Louis, MO | Unrestricted Gift | $2,100 |
| Central Institute for the Deaf Saint Louis, MO | Unrestricted Gift | $2,100 |
| The Ranken-Jordan Home Maryland Heights, MO | Unrestricted Gift | $2,100 |
| Operation Food Search Inc Saint Louis, MO | Unrestricted Gift | $2,100 |
| Our Little Haven Saint Louis, MO | Unrestricted Gift | $2,100 |
| KVC Behavioral Healthcare Webster Groves, MO | Unrestricted Gift | $2,100 |
| Good Shepherd School for Saint Louis, MO | Unrestricted Gift | $2,100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $273,705 | $27,883 | $27,038 | $23,100 | 11 | $25,229 | $26,375 | $22,204 |
| 2024 | $272,798 | $19,127 | $23,147 | $19,800 | 11 | $21,569 | $17,938 | $20,353 |
| 2023 | $276,667 | $15,178 | $21,526 | $18,700 | 11 | $20,308 | $14,142 | $18,192 |
| 2022 | $283,049 | $13,883 | $22,074 | $19,250 | 11 | $20,610 | $12,552 | $18,623 |
| 2021 | $291,347 | $21,334 | $24,765 | $22,000 | 11 | $23,410 | $19,979 | $20,431 |
| 2020 | $294,787 | $12,950 | $21,808 | $18,700 | 11 | — | $11,731 | $18,005 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Norman D and Marie L Atkins Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2025 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations working in areas such as child welfare and mental health, disability services, education for children who are deaf or hard of hearing, and hunger relief. For example, Our Little Haven describes its work as treating and supporting young children affected by abuse, neglect, or mental health issues; Paraquad says it champions equity and independence for people with disabilities; Central Institute for the Deaf says it teaches children who are deaf or hard of hearing; and Operation Food Search says it works to heal hunger.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $23,100 through 11 grants. Each grant was $2,100. Grantees included The Salvation Army USA, Paraquad Inc, Animal Protective Association, Duo Security Inc, Central Institute for the Deaf, The Ranken-Jordan Home, Operation Food Search Inc, Our Little Haven, KVC Behavioral Healthcare, Good Shepherd School for, and Children’s Hospital Foundation; each received $2,100.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists The Central Trust Bank as trustee.
Norman D and Marie L Atkins Foundation's only listed officer is The Central Trust Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
The Central Trust Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$2K (2022) → $1K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Central Trust Company (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $1K, to The Central Trust Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Norman D and Marie L Atkins Foundation
How much does Norman D and Marie L Atkins Foundation give each year?
Norman D and Marie L Atkins Foundation gave $23K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $20K across 11 grants.
What is Norman D and Marie L Atkins Foundation's typical grant size?
Norman D and Marie L Atkins Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,100, and its average grant was $2,100, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Norman D and Marie L Atkins Foundation give grants?
Norman D and Marie L Atkins Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (9 grants).
Does Norman D and Marie L Atkins Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Norman D and Marie L Atkins Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Norman D and Marie L Atkins Foundation's largest grantees?
Norman D and Marie L Atkins Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Salvation Army USA ($2,100), Paraquad Inc ($2,100) and Animal Protective Association ($2,100), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Norman D and Marie L Atkins Foundation?
Norman D and Marie L Atkins Foundation reported $274K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Norman D and Marie L Atkins Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations working in areas such as child welfare and mental health, disability services, education for children who are deaf or hard of hearing, and hunger relief. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Norman D and Marie L Atkins Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Norman D and Marie L Atkins Foundation's EIN?
Norman D and Marie L Atkins Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6283984. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Norman D and Marie L Atkins Foundation 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 2, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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