Norman R Wolford School of Nurse

Private foundation · Grantmaker Naples, FL EIN: 59-3621667

Norman R Wolford School of Nurse is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Naples, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $285K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $15K. Net investment income was $3K.

Norman R Wolford School of Nurse at a glance

In short: Norman R Wolford School of Nurse gave $15K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$15,000
-50.0% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
2
-33.3% vs 2023
Average grant
$7,500
-25.0% vs 2023
Median grant
$7,500
Total assets
$284,954
-4.2% vs 2023
Primary geography
Florida (100% 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 Norman R Wolford School of Nurse funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2024

Champions for Learning: $10KChampions for Learning$10KSnip Collier: $5KSnip Collier$5K

The largest 2024 recipient was Champions for Learning ($10K). Together the top 2 received $15K.

Grant Size Distribution

9 grants across all recorded years

9<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.

States

Cities

NaplesFort Lauderdale

How Norman R Wolford School of Nurse gives

  • In 2024 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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

$0$20K$40K$60K0 grants2021 4 grants2022 3 grants2023 2 grants2024

From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2024) to $55K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $15K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Champions for Learning Naples, FLFor Charitable Purposes$10,000
Snip Collier Naples, FLFor Charitable Purposes$5,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2024$284,954$3,275$15,689$15,0002$15,000$3,275$14,602
2023$297,368$2,213$30,892$30,0003$30,865$2,188$15,854
2022$326,047$184$58,337$55,0004$55,855$130$18,462
2021$384,200$343$1,175———$18$18,941

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Norman R Wolford School of Nurse reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Norman R Wolford School of Nurse is led by Thomas Cook, President & CEO on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Thomas Cook

    President & CEO

    On filings since 2021

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Burt Saunders

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lee Anderson

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lynda Waterhouse

    Secretary, Treasurer & CFO

    On filings since 2021

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Robert Statfeld

    Vice Chairman

    On filings since 2021

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 R Wolford School of Nurse

How much does Norman R Wolford School of Nurse give each year?

Norman R Wolford School of Nurse gave $15K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $30K across 3 grants.

How large is Norman R Wolford School of Nurse?

Norman R Wolford School of Nurse reported $285K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What is Norman R Wolford School of Nurse?

Norman R Wolford School of Nurse is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Naples, FL. It holds $285K in total assets as of 2024.

Where does Norman R Wolford School of Nurse operate?

Norman R Wolford School of Nurse has awarded grants in Florida.

What is Norman R Wolford School of Nurse's EIN?

Norman R Wolford School of Nurse's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3621667. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.

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

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024

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