The John W and Cecelia a Norman
The John W and Cecelia a Norman is a private foundation, based in Oklahoma City, OK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $582K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $11K. Net investment income was $74K.
The John W and Cecelia a Norman at a glance
In short: The John W and Cecelia a Norman gave $11K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $11,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,000
- Total assets
- $582,199
- +11.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (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 The John W and Cecelia a Norman funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ou Foundation ($11K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The John W and Cecelia a Norman gives
- Giving grew 112% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 29% 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 (2022) to $66K (2020). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ou Foundation Norman, OK | General | $11,000 |
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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 | $582,199 | $74,009 | $13,680 | $11,000 | 1 | $11,000 | $73,509 | $37,723 |
| 2024 | $521,870 | $50,376 | $13,777 | $11,000 | 1 | $11,000 | $49,876 | $33,380 |
| 2023 | $485,271 | $32,664 | $13,690 | $11,000 | 1 | $11,000 | $32,164 | $28,949 |
| 2022 | $466,297 | $19,987 | $7,288 | $5,200 | 3 | $5,200 | $19,487 | $28,159 |
| 2021 | $453,598 | $36,959 | $1,370 | — | — | — | $36,459 | $30,910 |
| 2020 | $418,009 | $35,922 | $66,975 | $65,500 | 29 | — | $35,922 | $26,685 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The John W and Cecelia a Norman reported a distributable amount of $38K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The John W and Cecelia a Norman is led by Cecelia A. Norman, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cecelia A. Norman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John W. Norman (2020–2024) — Trustee
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 John W and Cecelia a Norman
How much does The John W and Cecelia a Norman give each year?
The John W and Cecelia a Norman gave $11K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $11K across 1 grant.
How large is The John W and Cecelia a Norman?
The John W and Cecelia a Norman reported $582K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $38K (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.
Where does The John W and Cecelia a Norman operate?
The John W and Cecelia a Norman has awarded grants in Arizona, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas.
What is The John W and Cecelia a Norman's EIN?
The John W and Cecelia a Norman's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1468224. 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 September 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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