Ralph C Norman Foundation
The Ralph C Norman Foundation is a private foundation based in Galva, Illinois. Its 2025 filing lists grants for sewer work, historical preservation, education, mission work, and other purposes, with all grant dollars reported for Illinois recipients.
Ralph C Norman Foundation at a glance
In short: Ralph C Norman Foundation gave $111K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $110,500
- -20.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -37.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,050
- +27.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,233,442
- -0.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Ralph C Norman Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 205, Galva, IL 61434
Phone: (309) 932-2168
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ralph C Norman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Williamsfield Sanitary District ($60K). Together the top 9 received $104K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($7,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 60 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in filing year 2025 went to Illinois recipients. The listed grants were primarily to organizations in Williamsfield, Illinois, with additional Illinois recipients in Dahinda and Springfield; one $500 grant went to Boy Scouts of America in Davenport, Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ralph C Norman Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−10%). 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
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $71K (2021) to $138K (2024). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $111K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Williamsfield Sanitary District Williamsfield, IL | Sewer Work | $60,000 |
| Williamsfield Historical Society Williamsfield, IL | HistoricalPreservation | $20,000 |
| Williamsfield FFA Alumni & Friends Williamsfield, IL | Ag Days | $10,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $7,000 |
| Williamsfield United Meth Ch Williamsfield, IL | Mission Work | $5,000 |
| Dahinda United Meth Church Dahinda, IL | Mission Work | $5,000 |
| Williamsfield FFA Williamsfield, IL | Education | $1,500 |
| Illinois Foundation FFA Springfield, IL | Education | $1,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Davenport, IA | Friends of ScoutingCampaign | $500 |
| Williamsfield Comm District 210 Williamsfield, IL | PAT | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,233,442 | $134,366 | $134,378 | $110,500 | 10 | — |
| 2024 | $2,233,454 | $141,569 | $161,728 | $138,406 | 16 | — |
| 2023 | $2,253,613 | $140,653 | $130,918 | $91,500 | 13 | — |
| 2022 | $2,243,878 | $134,023 | $146,696 | $123,000 | 14 | — |
| 2021 | $2,256,551 | $118,623 | $93,000 | $71,125 | 7 | $111,273 |
| 2020 | $2,230,928 | $118,623 | $126,301 | $93,500 | 8 | $111,273 |
| 2019 | $2,238,606 | $118,626 | $127,475 | $104,216 | 8 | $95,067 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $110,500 across 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $60,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Its largest grants were $60,000 to Williamsfield Sanitary District for sewer work, $20,000 to Williamsfield Historical Society for historical preservation, and $10,000 to Williamsfield FFA Alumni & Friends for Ag Days. Other recipients included Williamsfield Unit School #210 ($7,000), Williamsfield United Methodist Church ($5,000), and Dahinda United Methodist Church ($5,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael E Massie as President, Janet Collopy as Sec/Treas, and Brenda Dexter as Director.
Ralph C Norman Foundation is led by Michael E Massie, President on every filing since 2019; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael E Massie
President
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
$5K (2025)
Brenda Dexter
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
$575 (2019) → $575 (2025)
Janet Collopy
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
$575 (2019) → $575 (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $5K, to Michael E Massie (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ralph C Norman Foundation
How much does Ralph C Norman Foundation give each year?
Ralph C Norman Foundation gave $111K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $138K across 16 grants.
What is Ralph C Norman Foundation's typical grant size?
Ralph C Norman Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $11,050, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ralph C Norman Foundation give grants?
Ralph C Norman Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Williamsfield, IL (6 grants).
Does Ralph C Norman Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Ralph C Norman Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Ralph C Norman Foundation's largest grantees?
Ralph C Norman Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Williamsfield Sanitary District ($60,000), Williamsfield Historical Society ($20,000) and Williamsfield FFA Alumni & Friends ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($7,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ralph C Norman Foundation?
Ralph C Norman Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $134K.
How do I apply for a grant from Ralph C Norman Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ralph C Norman Foundation's EIN?
Ralph C Norman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4414838. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Ralph C Norman Foundation 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 25, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 5, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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