The Edward R Norford Charitable Fdn
The Edward R Norford Charitable Fdn is a private foundation based in Lemoyne, Pennsylvania. It reports charitable donations to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and gave $182,750 through 13 grants in filing year 2025.
The Edward R Norford Charitable Fdn at a glance
In short: The Edward R Norford Charitable Fdn gave $183K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $182,750
- -1.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- -13.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,058
- +13.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,761,571
- +5.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (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 The Edward R Norford Charitable Fdn
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 301 Market Street, Lemoyne, PA 17043
Phone: (717) 761-4540
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Edward R Norford Charitable Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 66 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in filing year 2025 went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Edward R Norford Charitable Fdn gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 107% of 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
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $170K (2022) to $200K (2021). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $183K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 13 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $182,750 |
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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 | $3,761,571 | $327,163 | $224,884 | $182,750 | 13 | $182,750 | $285,029 | $170,128 |
| 2024 | $3,579,401 | $202,712 | $221,949 | $186,095 | 15 | $186,095 | $166,858 | $173,049 |
| 2023 | $3,391,475 | $190,195 | $215,921 | $176,250 | 15 | $176,250 | $150,524 | $160,000 |
| 2022 | $3,316,594 | $243,957 | $214,335 | $170,000 | 10 | $170,000 | $199,622 | $174,849 |
| 2021 | $3,757,509 | $258,418 | $247,045 | $200,000 | 13 | — | $207,445 | $175,678 |
| 2020 | $3,415,423 | $170,083 | $236,575 | $190,750 | 11 | — | $124,258 | $163,319 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Edward R Norford Charitable Fdn reported a distributable amount of $170K 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
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its direct charitable activity as donations to various 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Its 2025 grants included organizations working in fire and emergency services, higher education, and library services. For example, the New Cumberland Fire Department describes its mission as providing fire prevention, fire suppression, and basic life support ambulance services, as well as related education. Messiah University describes its mission as educating students in intellect, character, and Christian faith for lives of service and leadership. The Cleve J Fredricksen Library describes its mission as meeting communities’ educational, recreational, and cultural needs through information, imagination, and ideas.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 13 grants totaling $182,750. Grant amounts ranged from $1,250 to $51,500, with a median of $10,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $51,500 to an individual recipient; $25,000 to the New Cumberland Fire Department; and $20,000 to New Birth of Freedom Council. The foundation also gave $10,000 each to United Methodist Home for Children, Messiah University, Commonwealth Foundation, Vickie’s Angel Foundation, Central Penn College, The Fairness Center, Community Church of New Cumberland, and Michael Ann Saquon Barkley Hope Fdn. Cleve J Fredricksen Library received $5,000. The stated purpose for these grants was “EXEMPT DONATION 501C3.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Richard W Stewart, Mary A Simmonds MD, and Anne W Stewart as directors.
The Edward R Norford Charitable Fdn's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard W. Stewart
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne W. Stewart
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary A. Simmonds MD
Director
On filings since 2021
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 The Edward R Norford Charitable Fdn
How much does The Edward R Norford Charitable Fdn give each year?
The Edward R Norford Charitable Fdn gave $183K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $186K across 15 grants.
What is The Edward R Norford Charitable Fdn's typical grant size?
The Edward R Norford Charitable Fdn's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,058, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Edward R Norford Charitable Fdn give grants?
The Edward R Norford Charitable Fdn gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
How large is The Edward R Norford Charitable Fdn?
The Edward R Norford Charitable Fdn reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $183K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $170K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Edward R Norford Charitable Fdn fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its direct charitable activity as donations to various 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Its 2025 grants included organizations working in fire and emergency services, higher education, and library services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Edward R Norford Charitable Fdn?
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Edward R Norford Charitable Fdn's EIN?
The Edward R Norford Charitable Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2149884. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Edward R Norford Charitable Fdn 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 19, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 2, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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