The Kenneth T and Eileen L Norris
The Kenneth T. and Eileen L. Norris Foundation is a private foundation based in Torrance, California. Founded in 1963, it supports nonprofit organizations in medicine, education, community and youth programs, science, and the arts. The Foundation describes itself as an invitation-only family foundation that values long-term relationships with organizations.
The Kenneth T and Eileen L Norris at a glance
In short: The Kenneth T and Eileen L Norris gave $13.9M across 159 grants in 2025 (avg $87K), mostly in California. 5% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $13,864,000
- +10.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 159
- -1.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $87,195
- +12.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $127,407,459
- +4.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (7 of 154, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Kenneth T and Eileen L Norris
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its filing directs applicants to contact Walter Zanino and says to see the next page for application forms and materials; the filing lists no restrictions on awards. Previously funded organizations are required to submit a Post Grant Information Report to remain qualified for future funding.
- Contact
Application contact: Walter Zanino
Mailing address: 11 Golden Shore Suite 450, Long Beach, CA 90802
Phone: (562) 435-8444
Email: grants@ktn.org
Website: https://norrisfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kenneth T and Eileen L Norris funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Children's Hospital Los Angeles ($1.1M). Together the top 10 received $6.7M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
872 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 590 grants of 872 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant list shows a strong California emphasis: 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in California. The Foundation’s history describes its initial focus as medicine and private education in an individual recipient
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 159 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Kenneth T and Eileen L Norris open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 154 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $175K; repeat grants $86K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 91% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10.1M (2020) to $13.9M (2025). In 2025 it made 159 grants totaling $13.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Fellowship Program and Impact Research | $1,100,000 |
| American Red Cross Los Angeles Region Los Angeles, CA | 2025 Los Angeles Fire Victims | $1,000,000 |
| Torrance Memorial Medical Center Health Care Foundation Torrance, CA | Behavioral Health Clinic Expansion/Integration | $800,000 |
| Uscnorris Comprehensive Cancer Center - Norris Healthcare Consultation Cent Los Angeles, CA | Cancer Immunotherapies for Diverse Patients | $750,000 |
| City of Hope Duarte, CA | Dual-Targeted Car-T Therapy for Glioblastoma | $700,000 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles, CA | Cedars-Sinai Bone HEALTH&AGING Program | $600,000 |
| Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County Los Angeles, CA | Exhibitions and Education Programs | $575,000 |
| California Science Center Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Oschin Air and Space Center | $500,000 |
| San Diego Rescue Mission San Diego, CA | Rooms for New Life | $350,000 |
| Coastal Sage Montessori Carlsbad, CA | Purchase of Property | $300,000 |
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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 | $127,407,459 | $22,109,368 | $16,258,263 | $13,864,000 | 159 | $15,344,283 | $21,499,273 | $16,478,477 |
| 2024 | $121,556,350 | $22,453,688 | $14,870,729 | $12,584,000 | 162 | $13,959,475 | $21,846,095 | $15,539,237 |
| 2023 | $113,973,288 | $18,026,306 | $15,388,487 | $13,299,000 | 177 | $14,591,044 | $16,150,923 | $14,076,980 |
| 2022 | $111,335,469 | $18,433,080 | $15,282,554 | $13,179,000 | 184 | $14,426,230 | $17,824,517 | $14,382,563 |
| 2021 | $108,184,943 | $34,057,421 | $13,027,250 | $10,818,800 | 190 | — | $33,516,539 | $14,311,009 |
| 2020 | $87,231,769 | $10,254,832 | $11,892,358 | $10,063,800 | 205 | — | $9,766,192 | $12,230,220 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kenneth T and Eileen L Norris reported a distributable amount of $16.5M 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 stated purpose is to give back to the community. Its grantmaking includes medicine, education, community and youth programs, science, and the arts.
Recipients in 2025 included medical and research organizations, educational institutions, museums, and performing arts organizations. For example, Torrance Memorial Medical Center Health Care Foundation describes its mission as raising funds for Torrance Memorial Medical Center. The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County says its mission is to inspire wonder, discovery, and responsibility for the natural and cultural worlds through exhibits, public programming, education, and research. Palos Verdes Performing Arts describes its purpose as providing a performing arts center that enriches the South Bay through performances, community cultural activities, education, and outreach.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the Foundation awarded 159 grants totaling $13,864,000. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $1,100,000, with a median grant of $30,000.
Among its largest 2025 awards were $1,100,000 to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles for a fellowship program and impact research; $1,000,000 to the American Red Cross Los Angeles Region for 2025 Los Angeles fire victims; and $800,000 to Torrance Memorial Medical Center Health Care Foundation for a behavioral health clinic expansion and integration. Other large awards included $750,000 to the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center for cancer immunotherapies for diverse patients, $700,000 to City of Hope for dual-targeted CAR-T therapy for glioblastoma, and $600,000 to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for its bone health and aging program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The Foundation’s board is chaired by Walter J. Zanino. Other listed trustees are Bradley K. Norris, Kimberley D. Presley, James R. Martin, Brooks B. Norris, Becky R. Accordino, Marissa K. Norris, Kelly M. LaPree, and Christina J. Martin. Brianna Harwood is the grants manager.
The Kenneth T and Eileen L Norris is led by Walter Zanino, Trustee, Chairman & Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 9 of 10 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Walter Zanino
Trustee, Chairman & Executive Director
Trustee & Executive Director → Trustee, Chairman & Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2025)
Bradley K. Norris
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2025)
Brooks Norris
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2025)
James Martin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2025)
Kimberley Presley
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2025)
Becky Accordino
Trustee
Trustee & Grants Manager → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2022
35 hrs/week
$8K (2022) → $10K (2025)
Kelly Lapree
Trustee
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$3K (2022) → $10K (2025)
Marissa Norris
Trustee
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$5K (2022) → $10K (2025)
Christina Martin
Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$5K (2023) → $10K (2025)
Brianna Harwood
Grants Manager
On filings since 2023
35 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lisa Hansen (2020–2022) — Trustee & Chairman
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $10K, to Walter Zanino (Trustee, Chairman and Executive Direct). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Kenneth T and Eileen L Norris
How much does The Kenneth T and Eileen L Norris give each year?
The Kenneth T and Eileen L Norris gave $13.9M across 159 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $12.6M across 162 grants.
What is The Kenneth T and Eileen L Norris's typical grant size?
The Kenneth T and Eileen L Norris's median grant in 2025 was $30,000, and its average grant was $87,195, across 159 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Kenneth T and Eileen L Norris that year got $175K on average.
Where does The Kenneth T and Eileen L Norris give grants?
The Kenneth T and Eileen L Norris gives mostly in California: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (59 grants), San Diego, CA (13 grants), Long Beach, CA (9 grants) and San Pedro, CA (8 grants).
Does The Kenneth T and Eileen L Norris give general operating support?
Occasionally: 8% of The Kenneth T and Eileen L Norris's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 159) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Kenneth T and Eileen L Norris's largest grantees?
The Kenneth T and Eileen L Norris's largest 2025 grantees include Children's Hospital Los Angeles ($1,100,000), American Red Cross Los Angeles Region ($1,000,000) and Torrance Memorial Medical Center Health Care Foundation ($800,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Kenneth T and Eileen L Norris?
The Kenneth T and Eileen L Norris reported $127.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16.5M (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 does The Kenneth T and Eileen L Norris fund?
The Foundation’s stated purpose is to give back to the community. Its grantmaking includes medicine, education, community and youth programs, science, and the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kenneth T and Eileen L Norris?
The Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Kenneth T and Eileen L Norris's EIN?
The Kenneth T and Eileen L Norris's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6080374. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Kenneth T and Eileen L Norris accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 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 March 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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