Norman Foundation Inc
Norman Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. It supports social justice movements that build power among people most affected by social inequality, with an emphasis on community-led efforts to advance economic, environmental, and social well-being.
Norman Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Norman Foundation Inc gave $1.0M across 70 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,046,000
- +27.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 70
- +70.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,943
- -25.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $21,813,437
- +10.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (9% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Norman Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The 2024 filing states that the foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The website’s general application page describes starting with a two- or three-page letter of inquiry, with full proposals requested only after a positive response; it says programs must be tax-exempt and focused primarily on domestic issues. However, the website also says it is currently catching up on applications and is not accepting new applicants. The filing states that organizations must be exempt under Section 501(c)(3).
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists no deadlines; the website’s general guidelines say letters of inquiry are reviewed throughout the year with no set deadlines.
- Deadline
- The filing lists no deadlines; the website’s general guidelines say letters of inquiry are reviewed throughout the…
- Contact
Application contact: Lorraine Marasigan
Mailing address: 535 Madison Avenue 14Th Floor, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 230-9800
Website: https://normanfdn.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Norman Foundation Inc
Who Norman Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hawaii Workers Center ($40K). Together the top 10 received $333K.
Grant Size Distribution
200 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 198 grants of 200 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website says funded programs must focus primarily on domestic issues, and its restrictions state that grants are limited to U.S.-based organizations. Its 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states; the largest reported shares of grant dollars by recipient state were New York, Washington, D.C., and California at 9% each, followed by Arizona at 8% and Georgia at 7%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 70 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Norman Foundation Inc gives
- 40% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $822K (2023) to $1.1M (2022). In 2024 it made 70 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Workers Center Honolulu, HI | Housing Programs | $40,000 |
| Texas Campaign for the Environment Fund Austin, TX | Environmental Programs | $40,000 |
| Children's Defense Fund Jackson, MS | Youth Leadership | $35,000 |
| Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy Richmond, VA | Civic Engagement | $35,000 |
| University of Vermont Foundation Burlington, VT | Research | $33,000 |
| Earth Island Institute Berkeley, CA | Environmental Programs | $30,000 |
| Georgia Stand-up Atlanta, GA | Civic Engagement | $30,000 |
| Instituto Lab Phoenix, AZ | Training Programs | $30,000 |
| Native Movement Fairbanks, AK | Coalition Building | $30,000 |
| Neo Philanthropy New York, NY | Education Programs | $30,000 |
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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 | $21,813,437 | $1,693,308 | $1,741,911 | $1,046,000 | 70 | $1,388,501 | $1,379,116 | $1,342,229 |
| 2023 | $19,707,394 | $1,457,254 | $1,504,124 | $821,500 | 41 | $1,150,518 | $1,132,557 | $1,249,241 |
| 2022 | $19,759,113 | $1,686,744 | $1,772,721 | $1,129,500 | 86 | $1,458,091 | $1,411,983 | $1,297,068 |
| 2021 | $20,581,234 | $2,289,658 | $1,495,508 | $946,500 | 1 | $1,219,087 | $2,031,324 | $1,390,479 |
| 2020 | $19,813,416 | $1,531,197 | $1,634,854 | $1,074,102 | 2 | — | $1,276,703 | $1,264,759 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Norman Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to support social justice movements that build power among people most impacted by social inequality. Its stated priorities include community organizing, coalition building, policy reform, environmental justice, movement building, leadership development, and efforts addressing root causes of inequality. It considers whether proposed work is led by people directly affected, advances equity, is grounded in organized practical activity, and has potential for systemic change. It provides general support, project, collaborative, and capacity-building grants, and gives priority to organizations with annual budgets under $1 million.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate these areas. Texas Campaign for the Environment Fund describes its work as face-to-face public education, grassroots organizing, and action-oriented research for a cleaner and healthier Texas. Hawaii Workers Center says it seeks to empower workers to organize for their social, economic, and political well-being. Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy describes its work as educating and mobilizing the faith community for systemic social change for low-income Virginians. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 70 grants totaling $1,046,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $40,000, with a median of $10,000. Among the largest listed awards were $40,000 to Hawaii Workers Center for housing programs and $40,000 to Texas Campaign for the Environment Fund for environmental programs. Other listed awards included $35,000 to Children’s Defense Fund for youth leadership and $35,000 to Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy for civic engagement. Several organizations received $30,000, including Earth Island Institute, Georgia STAND-UP, Instituto Lab, Native Movement, Neo Philanthropy, North Carolina Climate Justice Collective, Texas Environmental Justice Advocacy Services, UE Research and Education Fund, and We the People of Detroit.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Amanda Weil as president, Alice Franklin as vice president, Melissa Bunnen as treasurer, and Margaret Norman as secretary.
Norman Foundation Inc is led by Amanda Weil, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amanda Weil
President
Vice President → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Alice Franklin
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Margaret Norman
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Melissa Bunnen
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Honor Lassalle (2020) — 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 Norman Foundation Inc
How much does Norman Foundation Inc give each year?
Norman Foundation Inc gave $1.0M across 70 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $822K across 41 grants.
What is Norman Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Norman Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,943, across 70 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Norman Foundation Inc give grants?
Norman Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 9% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (9%) and California (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (6 grants), New York, NY (5 grants), Atlanta, GA (5 grants) and Phoenix, AZ (4 grants).
Does Norman Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 70 grants with a stated purpose on Norman Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education Programs" (14 grants), "Civic Engagement" (11 grants) and "Sports Programs" (9 grants).
Who are Norman Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Norman Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Hawaii Workers Center ($40,000), Texas Campaign for the Environment Fund ($40,000) and Children's Defense Fund ($35,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 11% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Norman Foundation Inc?
Norman Foundation Inc reported $21.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Norman Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is to support social justice movements that build power among people most impacted by social inequality. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Norman Foundation Inc?
The 2024 filing states that the foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and 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 Foundation Inc's EIN?
Norman Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-1862694. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Norman Foundation Inc 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 October 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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Grantable. (2026). Norman Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/norman-foundation-inc-morg_414125a7bbb34bb896e4960e96fe3f9a
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