The Dennis and Joan Norton Family
The Dennis and Joan Norton Family is a private foundation based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Its 2025 filing reports 17 grants totaling $127,186, including grants to educational institutions, a children’s choir, and other organizations.
The Dennis and Joan Norton Family at a glance
In short: The Dennis and Joan Norton Family gave $127K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Utah. 35% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $127,186
- +67.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +21.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,482
- +37.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,696,481
- +3.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (6 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Utah (62% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Dennis and Joan Norton Family
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists A Dennis Norton as the contact and says there is no required form or application material, no deadline, and no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: A Dennis Norton
Mailing address: 10 Exchange Place, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Phone: (801) 521-9000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Dennis and Joan Norton Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Southern Virginia University ($30K). Together the top 10 received $115K.
Grant Size Distribution
92 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 91 grants of 92 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 62% of grant dollars went to recipients in Utah, 24% to recipients in Virginia, and 14% to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Dennis and Joan Norton Family open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 17 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 24% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 28% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2019) to $127K (2025). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $127K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Virginia University Buena Vista, VA | Program Services | $30,000 |
| UVU Foundation Orem, UT | Program Services | $20,000 |
| National Children's Choir Los Angeles, CA | Program Services | $15,796 |
| Moyle Park LDS Ward Salt Lake City, UT | Program Services | $11,800 |
| SLCC Foundation Salt Lake City, UT | Program Services | $10,000 |
| Midas Creek LDS 6TH Ward Salt Lake City, UT | Program Support | $7,200 |
| Davis Education Foundation Farmington, UT | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Jordan River LDS Ward Salt Lake City, UT | Program Services | $5,000 |
| Carbon High School Price, UT | Education Programs | $5,000 |
| Hefy-Humanitarian Experience for Yo Provo, UT | Program Services | $4,890 |
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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 | $2,696,481 | $207,081 | $139,436 | $127,186 | 17 | $134,102 | $206,061 | $127,678 |
| 2024 | $2,604,707 | $301,424 | $82,825 | $75,995 | 14 | $81,775 | $301,421 | $125,684 |
| 2023 | $2,554,999 | $164,716 | $92,330 | $77,975 | 19 | $83,921 | $158,608 | $118,955 |
| 2022 | $2,421,455 | $84,955 | $109,970 | $99,550 | 19 | $103,550 | $79,067 | $117,352 |
| 2021 | $2,226,587 | $72,396 | $81,593 | $77,200 | 23 | $76,200 | $66,601 | $106,744 |
| 2020 | $2,178,204 | $41,121 | $98,032 | $89,728 | 24 | — | $36,817 | $103,475 |
| 2019 | $2,138,021 | $68,588 | $66,710 | $54,790 | 20 | — | $64,090 | $102,544 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dennis and Joan Norton Family reported a distributable amount of $128K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants went to organizations including Southern Virginia University, the UVU Foundation, the National Children’s Choir, and several Utah schools and foundations.
Southern Virginia University describes its mission as gathering faithful Latter-day Saints and like-minded students and developing them intellectually, in character, and spiritually. The Davis Education Foundation says it works to remove barriers to learning, provide educational opportunities, and connect the community through giving. The Jordan Education Foundation says it engages the community to provide resources, enhance educational experiences, strengthen students, and support success in Jordan School District.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $127,186. Grant amounts ranged from $800 to $30,000, with a median of $5,000.
Among its largest reported grants were $30,000 to Southern Virginia University, $20,000 to the UVU Foundation, $15,796 to the National Children’s Choir, $11,800 to Moyle Park LDS Ward, and $10,000 to the SLCC Foundation. The stated purposes included program services, program support, and education programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists these directors: A Dennis Norton, Jillynn Norton Teeples, Lisa Kay Norton, Russell D Norton, Terri Lee Norton McDowell, and Marylee Norton Tanner.
The Dennis and Joan Norton Family's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
A. Dennis Norton
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$2K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Lisa Kay Norton
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$2K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Jillynn Norton Teeples
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marylee Norton Tanner
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Russell D. Norton
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terri Lee Norton McDowell
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Joan H. Norton (2019–2021) — Director
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 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $2K, to A Dennis Norton (Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Dennis and Joan Norton Family
How much does The Dennis and Joan Norton Family give each year?
The Dennis and Joan Norton Family gave $127K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $76K across 14 grants.
What is The Dennis and Joan Norton Family's typical grant size?
The Dennis and Joan Norton Family's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,482, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Dennis and Joan Norton Family that year got $9K on average.
Where does The Dennis and Joan Norton Family give grants?
The Dennis and Joan Norton Family gives mostly in Utah: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (24%) and California (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Salt Lake City, UT (4 grants), Provo, UT (3 grants) and Highland, UT (2 grants).
Does The Dennis and Joan Norton Family give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on The Dennis and Joan Norton Family's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Services" (11 grants) and "Program Support" (4 grants).
Who are The Dennis and Joan Norton Family's largest grantees?
The Dennis and Joan Norton Family's largest 2025 grantees include Southern Virginia University ($30,000), UVU Foundation ($20,000) and National Children's Choir ($15,796), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Dennis and Joan Norton Family?
The Dennis and Joan Norton Family reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $134K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $128K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Dennis and Joan Norton Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including Southern Virginia University, the UVU Foundation, the National Children’s Choir, and several Utah schools and foundations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Dennis and Joan Norton Family?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Dennis and Joan Norton Family's EIN?
The Dennis and Joan Norton Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-3061327. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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 March 2, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 12, 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 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 5, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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