Normandie Foundation Inc
Normandie Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its filing describes it as an independent nonprofit foundation founded in 1967 and associated with the Norman Foundation. It supports grantmaking related to environmental policy and economic justice, including work by grassroots organizations, community groups, and coalitions.
Normandie Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Normandie Foundation Inc gave $836K across 47 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $836,000
- +42.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 47
- +17.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,787
- +21.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $13,038,233
- +16.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (16% 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 Normandie Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. A letter describing a proposal is acceptable; eligible organizations must be exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The filing lists Abigail Norman, c/o Norman Foundation, as the contact.
- Contact
Application contact: Abigail Norman Co Norman Foundation
Mailing address: 535 Madison Avenue - 14Th Fl, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 230-9800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Normandie Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sober Today Club ($100K). Together the top 10 received $415K.
Grant Size Distribution
132 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 125 grants of 132 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation reported 2024 grant dollars going to recipients in multiple states. The largest shares went to New York (16%), Florida (13%), California (12%), Massachusetts (9%), and Texas (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Normandie Foundation Inc gives
- 68% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 43% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 106% 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 $582K (2022) to $836K (2024). In 2024 it made 47 grants totaling $836K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sober Today Club Hollywood, FL | Health and Education | $100,000 |
| Center for Constitutional Rights New York City, NY | Human Rights | $55,000 |
| Awood Center St. Paul, MN | Community Service - Immigration | $35,000 |
| North American Marine Alliance Gloucester, MA | Fishing Community Advocates | $35,000 |
| Tides Center-Detroit Action Education Fund Detroit, MI | Social Justice | $35,000 |
| Tides Foundation-Bloc Education Fund San Francisco, CA | Social Justice | $35,000 |
| Arizona Center for Empowerment Phoenix, AZ | Civic Engagement | $30,000 |
| Breach Collective Eugene, OR | Environmental Programs | $30,000 |
| Cata-Comite De Apoyo a Los Trabajadores Agricolas Glassboro, NJ | Workers Rights | $30,000 |
| Ground Game Fund Manchaca, TX | Civic Engagement | $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 | $13,038,233 | $1,104,780 | $1,056,579 | $836,000 | 47 | $857,679 | $691,890 | $812,725 |
| 2023 | $11,184,704 | $1,250,840 | $784,033 | $588,250 | 40 | $606,308 | $781,775 | $736,730 |
| 2022 | $10,873,552 | $1,006,187 | $780,473 | $581,500 | 42 | $599,147 | $607,392 | $745,555 |
| 2021 | $10,790,721 | $2,273,481 | $762,578 | $586,500 | 1 | $603,696 | $1,984,129 | $778,214 |
| 2020 | $9,407,941 | $831,599 | $962,629 | $779,450 | 2 | — | $547,410 | $670,980 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Normandie Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $813K 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 stated purpose is to support systemic change through grantmaking focused on environmental policy and economic justice. Its filings describe support for environmental sustainability, workers’ rights, economic justice, and civic engagement.
Grantees’ own missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. The North American Marine Alliance describes its work as building a movement for healthy fisheries and fishing communities. Breach Collective says it builds power within climate and labor movements through organizing, legal advocacy, education, and storytelling. The Center for Constitutional Rights describes its work as advancing and protecting constitutional and human rights and supporting social justice movements through litigation and advocacy. Other grantees describe work in worker education and leadership, agricultural worker services and advocacy, and Black women’s political engagement and leadership.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 47 grants totaling $836,000. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $100,000, with a median grant of $15,000. Its largest listed awards included $100,000 to Sober Today Club for health and education and $55,000 to the Center for Constitutional Rights for human rights. Other notable grants included $35,000 each to Awood Center, North American Marine Alliance, Tides Center-Detroit Action Education Fund, and Tides Foundation-BLOC Education Fund. The foundation also awarded $30,000 each to organizations including Breach Collective, CATA-Comite de Apoyo a los Trabajadores Agricolas, Ground Game Fund, Higher Heights Leadership Fund, and Human Rights Watch.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Abigail Norman as president and Margaret Norman as secretary and treasurer.
Normandie Foundation Inc is led by Abigail Norman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Abigail Norman
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Margaret Norman
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
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 Normandie Foundation Inc
How much does Normandie Foundation Inc give each year?
Normandie Foundation Inc gave $836K across 47 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $588K across 40 grants.
What is Normandie Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Normandie Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $17,787, across 47 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Normandie Foundation Inc give grants?
Normandie Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 16% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (13%) and California (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Woods Hole, MA (5 grants), Berkeley, CA (3 grants), Detroit, MI (2 grants) and San Francisco, CA (2 grants).
Does Normandie Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 47 grants with a stated purpose on Normandie Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education Programs" (7 grants), "Environmental Programs" (7 grants) and "Human Rights" (4 grants).
Who are Normandie Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Normandie Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Sober Today Club ($100,000), Center for Constitutional Rights ($55,000) and Awood Center ($35,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Normandie Foundation Inc?
Normandie Foundation Inc reported $13.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $858K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $813K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Normandie Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to support systemic change through grantmaking focused on environmental policy and economic justice. Its filings describe support for environmental sustainability, workers’ rights, economic justice, and civic engagement. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Normandie Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Normandie Foundation Inc's EIN?
Normandie Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6213564. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Normandie 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.
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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). Normandie Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/normandie-foundation-inc-morg_00d8159d9fa2459b8744196e9eda8f23
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