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Norwex Foundation for A Brighter Future Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Irving, TX EIN: 81-4977482 Website

Norwex Foundation for A Brighter Future Inc is a private foundation based in Coppell, Texas. It supports charitable organizations through a grassroots giving program in which Norwex Consultants nominate organizations serving local communities.

Norwex Foundation for A Brighter Future Inc at a glance

In short: Norwex Foundation for A Brighter Future Inc gave $33K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2025)
$33,140
-38.6% vs 2024
Grants made (2025)
7
-30.0% vs 2024
Average grant
$4,734
-12.3% vs 2024
Median grant
$5,000
Total assets
$36,172
+14.8% vs 2024
Primary geography
Missouri (36% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026.

How to apply to Norwex Foundation for A Brighter Future Inc

Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to Apply

The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its website describes a Consultant-nomination process. For U.S. nominations, it listed requirements including submission by an active Consultant in good standing, alignment with Norwex’s purpose and core values, a complete form, and a charity that is a 501(c)(3) organization. Applicants were encouraged to provide the charity’s website and supporting materials such as interviews, videos, or photos; personal community-service involvement was invited but was not required. Norwex retained final discretion over allocations.

Review Cycle
The website listed May 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CDT as the U.S. nomination deadline. That deadline has passed.
Deadline
The website listed May 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
Contact

Mailing address: 800 W Bethel Rd, Coppell, TX 75019-4422
Website: https://www.norwexfoundation.org

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Norwex Foundation for A Brighter Future Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

60 grants across all recorded years

60<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 60 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation’s website describes charitable giving to communities across the globe. Its 2024 grants went to organizations in multiple states; the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were California (19%), Texas (18%), Illinois (14%), the U.S. Virgin Islands (14%), and Ohio (13%).

Grant Distribution by State

27states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.

Cities

DallasChesterChicagoArlingtonCoppellAtlantaAustinBabcockBendCayceChesapeakeChicoCincinnatiClarionCollinsvilleEmmausFairfieldIndianapolisLake ForestLawrence

How Norwex Foundation for A Brighter Future Inc gives

  • Giving fell 78% from 2022 to 2025. Method
  • In 2023 it paid out well above 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$50K$100K$150K$200K7 grants2020 15 grants2021 13 grants2022 15 grants2023 10 grants2024 7 grants2025

From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2025) to $155K (2021). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $33K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
7 grants to individuals Recipients not named —$33,140
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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
2025$36,172$39,140$34,462$33,1407$33,140——
2024$31,495$86,683$55,055$54,00010$54,000——
2023$32,448$148,762$103,250$101,75015$103,250—$2,821
2022$40,775$123,335$160,274$147,72513$160,274$14$2,279
2021$54,375$44,728$167,198$154,52515$167,198—$6,037
2020$174,739$126,708$94,388$84,9997——$8,186

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation’s website describes its aim as creating a brighter future for communities, the environment, and future generations. Its broader Norwex purpose, as described on the website, includes improving quality of life by reducing chemicals in homes and promoting more eco-friendly living.

The 2024 grants show support for organizations working with children, women, people experiencing homelessness, people affected by domestic violence, and animals, among other causes. For example, Neediest Kids of All says its mission is to provide basic necessities for needy children in its area, scholarships for camp experiences, and help with school field-trip costs. The foundation gave the organization $5,000 in 2024.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $54,000. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $10,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest awards included $10,000 to Healing Odyssey to support women, and $7,500 each to Camp Aranazau to help support its camp, Darts for Kids for children, and Roc Solid Foundation to build hope for children fighting cancer. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 7 grants totaling $33,140.

Other 2024 recipients included Always and Furever ($5,000), Neediest Kids of All ($5,000), Sparrow Clubs ($4,000), Sistercare ($3,500), Bewhaus bakery ($2,000), and House of Hope ($2,000).

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Debbie Bolton and Amy Cadora as officers and Fred Bolingbroke as CFO.

Norwex Foundation for A Brighter Future Inc's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Debbie Bolton

    COO

    Director → Officer, 2024

    Officer → COO, 2025

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Fred Bolingbroke

    CFO

    Director → CFO, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Amy Cardona

    CMO

    New on the 2025 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (8)
  • Former: Amy Cadora (2020–2024) — Officer
  • Former: Charlsa Hamner (2020–2023) — Secretary Treasurer
  • Former: Sara Warren (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Tami Merica (2022–2023) — Director
  • Former: Kelly Milner (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Kristi Hubbard (2022) — President
  • Former: Amelia Spolec (2020–2021) — Director
  • Former: Judy Letain (2020–2021) — Director

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.

Frequently asked questions about Norwex Foundation for A Brighter Future Inc

How much does Norwex Foundation for A Brighter Future Inc give each year?

Norwex Foundation for A Brighter Future Inc gave $33K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $54K across 10 grants.

What is Norwex Foundation for A Brighter Future Inc's typical grant size?

Norwex Foundation for A Brighter Future Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,734, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Norwex Foundation for A Brighter Future Inc give grants?

Norwex Foundation for A Brighter Future Inc's top state is Missouri, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Oklahoma (31%) and Tennessee (15%).

Does Norwex Foundation for A Brighter Future Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Norwex Foundation for A Brighter Future Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.

How large is Norwex Foundation for A Brighter Future Inc?

Norwex Foundation for A Brighter Future Inc reported $36K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $39K.

What does Norwex Foundation for A Brighter Future Inc fund?

The foundation’s website describes its aim as creating a brighter future for communities, the environment, and future generations. Its broader Norwex purpose, as described on the website, includes improving quality of life by reducing chemicals in homes and promoting more eco-friendly living. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Norwex Foundation for A Brighter Future Inc?

The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is Norwex Foundation for A Brighter Future Inc's EIN?

Norwex Foundation for A Brighter Future Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4977482. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

Does Norwex Foundation for A Brighter Future Inc accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

Data update history

(3)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 18, 2024)
  2. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 10, 2026)
  3. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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