Norquist-Robinson Foundation
The Norquist-Robinson Foundation is a private foundation based in Prairie Village, Kansas. Its 2024 filing reports grants for education, hunger relief, community enrichment, services for children, arts, and other purposes.
Norquist-Robinson Foundation at a glance
In short: Norquist-Robinson Foundation gave $67K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Missouri. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $67,000
- +1.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- -6.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,786
- +9.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,750
- Total assets
- $688,115
- +5.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (95% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- 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 Norquist-Robinson Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says organizations should include an outline of their charitable purpose. Applications are accepted any time during the year, and major contributions are made at the end of the year. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- Applications are accepted any time during the year; major contributions are made at the end of the year.
- Deadline
- Applications are accepted any time during the year; major contributions are made at the end of the year.
- Contact
Application contact: Anne Patterson
Mailing address: 5301 West 67Th St, Prairie Village, KS 66208
Phone: (913) 432-5301
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Norquist-Robinson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Barstow School ($15K). Together the top 10 received $62K.
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 80 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Missouri (95%), with 3% going to Colorado and 2% to New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Norquist-Robinson Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 14 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
- 93% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). 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 (2020–2024). 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 $53K (2020) to $67K (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $67K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Barstow School Kansas City, MO | Education | $15,000 |
| Harvesters Kansas City, MO | Feeding the Hungry | $10,000 |
| KCPT Kansas City, MO | Education and Enrichment of Community | $10,000 |
| Children's Center for the Visually Impaired Kansas City, MO | Instruction, Therapy and Support to Visually Impaired Children | $5,000 |
| Crittenton Children's Center Kansas City, MO | Behavorial Health Services | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army Kansas City, MO | Religious | $5,000 |
| The Jewel Ball Kansas City, MO | To Benefit Kansas City Arts | $5,000 |
| Heartland Chorus Kansas City, MO | Community Outreach | $2,500 |
| Pembroke Hill School Kansas City, MO | Education | $2,500 |
| Colorado Rocky Mountain School Carbondale, CO | Education | $2,000 |
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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 | $688,115 | $118,518 | $83,211 | $67,000 | 14 | $71,864 | $105,601 | $67,984 |
| 2023 | $652,808 | $42,065 | $73,459 | $65,750 | 15 | $66,334 | $34,977 | $61,546 |
| 2022 | $684,202 | $53,321 | $77,638 | $67,000 | 17 | $70,772 | $46,399 | $63,455 |
| 2021 | $708,519 | $25,151 | $81,418 | $67,000 | 17 | $71,271 | $19,996 | $65,002 |
| 2020 | $764,786 | $139,308 | $64,364 | $53,000 | 17 | — | $133,140 | $54,245 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Norquist-Robinson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $68K 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 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, the Jewel Ball says its Debutante Ball raises funds for the Kansas City Symphony and Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Pembroke Hill School describes itself as a preschool-through-12th-grade college preparatory school, while Colorado Rocky Mountain School describes itself as a coeducational college preparatory boarding and day school for grades 9 through 12. Real Partners Uganda says it provides grants supporting schools, feeding programs, training, and farming efforts in Uganda through nonprofit organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $67,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $15,000, with a median of $3,750. Among the reported grants were $15,000 to Barstow School for education; $10,000 each to Harvesters for feeding the hungry and KCPT for education and community enrichment; and $5,000 each to Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired, Crittenton Children’s Center, the Salvation Army, and the Jewel Ball. Other grants included $2,500 to Heartland Chorus and $2,500 to Pembroke Hill School, $2,000 to Colorado Rocky Mountain School, and $1,500 to Real Partners Uganda.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Anne N Patterson as president, Eric W Patterson as secretary, and Mark E Patterson as director.
Norquist-Robinson Foundation is led by Anne N. Patterson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anne N. Patterson
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mark E. Patterson
Director
Assistant Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Eric W. Patterson
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Craig Patterson (2020–2021) — Vice 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 Norquist-Robinson Foundation
How much does Norquist-Robinson Foundation give each year?
Norquist-Robinson Foundation gave $67K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $66K across 15 grants.
What is Norquist-Robinson Foundation's typical grant size?
Norquist-Robinson Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,750, and its average grant was $4,786, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Norquist-Robinson Foundation give grants?
Norquist-Robinson Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Kansas City, MO (12 grants).
Does Norquist-Robinson Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 7% of Norquist-Robinson Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Education" (3 grants).
Who are Norquist-Robinson Foundation's largest grantees?
Norquist-Robinson Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Barstow School ($15,000), Harvesters ($10,000) and KCPT ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Norquist-Robinson Foundation?
Norquist-Robinson Foundation reported $688K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $72K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $68K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Norquist-Robinson Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, the Jewel Ball says its Debutante Ball raises funds for the Kansas City Symphony and Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Norquist-Robinson Foundation?
The 2024 filing says organizations should include an outline of their charitable purpose. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Norquist-Robinson Foundation's EIN?
Norquist-Robinson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6038171. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 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 November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Norquist-Robinson Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/norquist-robinson-foundation-morg_4dd5be5dd4504774af13fee6f3dd7b14
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