The Eric and Joan Norgaard Charitable Trust
The Eric and Joan Norgaard Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including kidney health, environmental protection, animal welfare, education, and assistance dogs.
The Eric and Joan Norgaard Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The Eric and Joan Norgaard Charitable Trust gave $147K across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state District of Columbia. 3% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $146,500
- -1.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- -8.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,726
- +8.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $2,573,543
- -1.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 3% first-time grantees (1 of 31, 2024)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (24% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Eric and Joan Norgaard Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The Trust makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3906 Steeple Run, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: (847) 361-7740
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Eric and Joan Norgaard Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Kidney Fund ($15K). Together the top 10 received $83K.
Grant Size Distribution
181 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 181 grants of 181 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares went to recipients in Washington, DC (24%), California (12%), Maryland (10%), Iowa (10%), and New York (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Eric and Joan Norgaard Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
3%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 31 grantees (3%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 97% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 147% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $147K (2024) to $150K (2020). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $147K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Kidney Fund Rockville, MD | Provide funds for financial assistance to dialysis and kidney transplant patients and living kidney donors. | $15,000 |
| Greenpeace Fund Washington, DC | Provide funds to help halt environmental destruction and to promote solutions for future generations. | $12,000 |
| Wild Animal Sanctuary Keenesburg, CO | Provide funds to help support and maintain more than 450 lions tigers bears leopards mountain lions wolves & other large carnivores; it is the largest carnivore sanctuary in the world and the only sanctuary providing large acreage 5 to 25 acres each species-specific habitats for its rescued animals. | $12,000 |
| The Danish America Museum Elk Horn, IA | Help fund staff development tolerance programs various exhibits and other activities | $10,000 |
| First Book Washington, DC | Provide funds to help give children from low-income families the opportunity to read and own their first new books. | $6,000 |
| Keepers of the Wild Valentine, AZ | Provide funds to protect abused neglected abandoned and retired captive wildlife. | $6,000 |
| Rainforest Alliance New York, NY | Provide funds to help protect ecosystems and the people and wildlife that depend on them. | $6,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation Oakland, CA | Provide funds to advance the preservation and protection of the natural environment. | $6,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society Kanab, UT | Provide funds to help care for homeless and abandoned pets. | $5,000 |
| Earth Island Institute Berkeley, CA | Provide funds for environmental and conservation issues | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,573,543 | $46,399 | $189,456 | $146,500 | 31 | $186,390 | $43,899 | $127,155 |
| 2023 | $2,618,548 | $78,079 | $191,518 | $148,500 | 34 | $188,795 | $38,579 | $128,375 |
| 2022 | $2,618,523 | $17,452 | $199,454 | $148,500 | 36 | $187,720 | $14,952 | $138,415 |
| 2021 | $3,010,838 | $665,721 | $188,705 | $148,500 | 39 | $186,190 | $663,221 | $124,303 |
| 2020 | $2,411,362 | $67,009 | $189,869 | $149,500 | 41 | — | $34,509 | $121,305 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Eric and Joan Norgaard Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $127K for 2024 — 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 available information does not state a mission for the Trust. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, the American Kidney Fund says its mission is to fight kidney disease and help people live healthier lives; First Book says it works to ensure children have access to quality education; and Sea Shepherd Conservation Society describes its mission as marine wildlife conservation.
Other 2024 recipients include environmental organizations such as Greenpeace Fund and Sierra Club Foundation, and animal-welfare organizations such as Best Friends Animal Society. Canine Assistants says it trains service dogs for people with disabilities, while Paws With A Cause says it works through partnerships involving custom-trained working dogs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Trust made 31 grants totaling $146,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $15,000, with a median of $4,000. Notable grants included $15,000 to the American Kidney Fund; $12,000 each to Greenpeace Fund and the Wild Animal Sanctuary; and $10,000 to the Danish America Museum. Other grants included $6,000 each to First Book, Keepers of the Wild, Rainforest Alliance, and Sierra Club Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Steven A Kadish is listed as Trustee on the 2024 filing.
The Eric and Joan Norgaard Charitable Trust is led by Steven A Kadish, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steven A Kadish
Trustee
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
$40K (2020) → $42K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $42K, to Steven A Kadish (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Eric and Joan Norgaard Charitable Trust
How much does The Eric and Joan Norgaard Charitable Trust give each year?
The Eric and Joan Norgaard Charitable Trust gave $147K across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $149K across 34 grants.
What is The Eric and Joan Norgaard Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The Eric and Joan Norgaard Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $4,726, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Eric and Joan Norgaard Charitable Trust that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Eric and Joan Norgaard Charitable Trust give grants?
The Eric and Joan Norgaard Charitable Trust's top state is District of Columbia, with 24% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (12%) and Maryland (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (8 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The Eric and Joan Norgaard Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on The Eric and Joan Norgaard Charitable Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Eric and Joan Norgaard Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
The Eric and Joan Norgaard Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include American Kidney Fund ($15,000), Greenpeace Fund ($12,000) and Wild Animal Sanctuary ($12,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Eric and Joan Norgaard Charitable Trust?
The Eric and Joan Norgaard Charitable Trust reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $186K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $127K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Eric and Joan Norgaard Charitable Trust fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the Trust. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Eric and Joan Norgaard Charitable Trust?
The Trust makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Eric and Joan Norgaard Charitable Trust's EIN?
The Eric and Joan Norgaard Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7386936. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Eric and Joan Norgaard Charitable Trust 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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