Robert and Nancy Norbedo
Robert and Nancy Norbedo is a private foundation, based in North Andover, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $335K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $12K. Net investment income was $19K.
Robert and Nancy Norbedo at a glance
In short: Robert and Nancy Norbedo gave $12K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $11,500
- +9.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,917
- -8.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $335,112
- +15.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Robert and Nancy Norbedo funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Catholic Appeal ($3K). Together the top 6 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Robert and Nancy Norbedo gives
- Giving grew 53% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 71% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2020) to $12K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Appeal Braintree, MA | Charitable Purpose | $2,500 |
| Merrimack College North Andover, MA | Charitable Purpose | $2,500 |
| Regis College Weston, MA | Educational Purpose | $2,500 |
| Northeastern University Boston, MA | Educational Purpose | $2,000 |
| The Augustinians Andover, MA | Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Necc Haverhill, MA | Educational Purpose | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $335,112 | $63,304 | $18,706 | $11,500 | 6 | $11,535 | $19,219 | $16,197 |
| 2024 | $290,872 | $55,656 | $16,097 | $10,500 | 5 | $11,535 | $10,571 | $13,466 |
| 2023 | $256,586 | $41,989 | $11,924 | $7,500 | 4 | $8,360 | $2,231 | $10,609 |
| 2022 | $225,629 | $59,980 | $12,150 | $7,500 | 5 | $8,360 | $21,325 | $8,877 |
| 2021 | $199,528 | $91,225 | $9,659 | $6,500 | 4 | $7,022 | $43,042 | $7,596 |
| 2020 | $148,972 | $34,177 | $7,973 | $5,500 | 3 | — | $2,745 | $5,821 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert and Nancy Norbedo reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Robert and Nancy Norbedo's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nancy B. Norbedo
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert A. Norbedo
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Robert and Nancy Norbedo
How much does Robert and Nancy Norbedo give each year?
Robert and Nancy Norbedo gave $12K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $11K across 5 grants.
What is Robert and Nancy Norbedo's typical grant size?
Robert and Nancy Norbedo's median grant in 2025 was $2,250, and its average grant was $1,917, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robert and Nancy Norbedo give grants?
Robert and Nancy Norbedo gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Who are Robert and Nancy Norbedo's largest grantees?
Robert and Nancy Norbedo's largest 2025 grantees include Catholic Appeal ($2,500), Merrimack College ($2,500) and Regis College ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Robert and Nancy Norbedo?
Robert and Nancy Norbedo reported $335K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $12K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Robert and Nancy Norbedo's EIN?
Robert and Nancy Norbedo's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3401178. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 April 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
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