Robert J and Mertis H Nolt Foundation
Robert J and Mertis H Nolt Foundation is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Chico, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $265K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $10K. Net investment income was $12K.
Robert J and Mertis H Nolt Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert J and Mertis H Nolt Foundation gave $10K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $9,500
- +50.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,357
- +50.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $264,968
- +1.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (57% 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 J and Mertis H Nolt Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Evangelical Free Church of Chico ($4K). Together the top 7 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 47 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Robert J and Mertis H Nolt Foundation gives
- Giving fell 34% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 80% 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 $5K (2020) to $15K (2022). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Evangelical Free Church of Chico Chico, CA | Christian Ministry Evangelism | $4,400 |
| Mission Aviation Fellowship Nampa, ID | Christian Ministry Evangelism | $2,400 |
| Global Outreach International Tupelo, MS | Christian Ministry Evangelism | $1,200 |
| Derek Prince Ministries Charlotte, NC | Christian Ministry Evangelism | $500 |
| Womens Resource Clinic Chico, CA | Christian Ministry Womens Services | $500 |
| Pepperdine University Malibu, CA | Christian Ministry Evangelism | $250 |
| Jesus Provides Our Daily Bread dba The Jesus Center Chico, CA | Christian Ministry to Homeless | $250 |
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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 | $264,968 | $12,527 | $9,772 | $9,500 | 7 | $9,772 | $12,005 | $12,160 |
| 2024 | $262,213 | $4,202 | $6,487 | $6,300 | 7 | $6,487 | $187 | $8,856 |
| 2023 | $264,498 | $22,865 | $11,816 | $11,000 | 8 | $11,816 | $4,254 | $8,003 |
| 2022 | $253,449 | $50,533 | $15,694 | $14,500 | 13 | $15,694 | $1,606 | $11,682 |
| 2021 | $218,609 | $23,169 | $10,411 | $10,000 | 12 | — | $22,758 | $15,892 |
| 2020 | $205,851 | $13,690 | $4,916 | $4,685 | 2 | — | $13,459 | $11,170 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert J and Mertis H Nolt Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Robert J and Mertis H Nolt Foundation is led by Karen Zorbas, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Karen Zorbas
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dorene Dobbins
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Zorbas
Treasurer
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 J and Mertis H Nolt Foundation
How much does Robert J and Mertis H Nolt Foundation give each year?
Robert J and Mertis H Nolt Foundation gave $10K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $6K across 7 grants.
What is Robert J and Mertis H Nolt Foundation's typical grant size?
Robert J and Mertis H Nolt Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $1,357, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robert J and Mertis H Nolt Foundation give grants?
Robert J and Mertis H Nolt Foundation gives mostly in California: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Idaho (25%) and Mississippi (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chico, CA (3 grants).
Does Robert J and Mertis H Nolt Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Robert J and Mertis H Nolt Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Christian Ministry Evangelism" (5 grants).
Who are Robert J and Mertis H Nolt Foundation's largest grantees?
Robert J and Mertis H Nolt Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Evangelical Free Church of Chico ($4,400), Mission Aviation Fellowship ($2,400) and Global Outreach International ($1,200), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Robert J and Mertis H Nolt Foundation?
Robert J and Mertis H Nolt Foundation reported $265K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (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 J and Mertis H Nolt Foundation?
Robert J and Mertis H Nolt Foundation is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Chico, CA. It holds $265K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Robert J and Mertis H Nolt Foundation's EIN?
Robert J and Mertis H Nolt Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3376583. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 10, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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