The Noah-Atiba Foundation
The Noah-Atiba Foundation is a private foundation, based in La Selva Beach, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $111K. Net investment income was $4K.
The Noah-Atiba Foundation at a glance
In short: The Noah-Atiba Foundation gave $111K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $111,208
- +5.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,535
- +75.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $2,359,406
- +0.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (64% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Noah-Atiba Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Brown University ($30K). Together the top 6 received $111K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 37 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Noah-Atiba Foundation gives
- Giving grew 48% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 374% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2020) to $111K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $111K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brown University Providence, RI | General | $30,000 |
| Stanford University Stanford, CA | General | $30,000 |
| California EBU Progressive Union Apple Valley, CA | General | $15,000 |
| Akwa-Ibom Society Diamond Bar, CA | General | $15,000 |
| Resurrection Catholic Church Aptos, CA | General | $10,920 |
| University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | General | $10,288 |
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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 | $2,359,406 | $4,362 | $111,499 | $111,208 | 6 | $111,208 | $4,362 | $29,729 |
| 2023 | $2,354,208 | $97,926 | $110,533 | $105,851 | 10 | $105,851 | $97,926 | $111,208 |
| 2022 | $1,955,470 | $55,896 | $104,983 | $102,082 | 7 | $102,082 | $55,896 | $105,851 |
| 2021 | $2,315,348 | $53,016 | $77,976 | $75,318 | 4 | $75,318 | $53,016 | $102,082 |
| 2020 | $1,903,272 | $19,564 | $71,021 | $69,783 | 10 | — | $19,564 | $77,790 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Noah-Atiba Foundation reported a distributable amount of $30K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Noah-Atiba Foundation is led by Joshua O. Atiba, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joshua O. Atiba
President
President & Director → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stella O. Atiba
Secretary
Secretary, CFO & Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Noah-Atiba Foundation
How much does The Noah-Atiba Foundation give each year?
The Noah-Atiba Foundation gave $111K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $106K across 10 grants.
What is The Noah-Atiba Foundation's typical grant size?
The Noah-Atiba Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $18,535, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Noah-Atiba Foundation give grants?
The Noah-Atiba Foundation gives mostly in California: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Rhode Island (27%) and Florida (9%).
Does The Noah-Atiba Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Noah-Atiba Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Noah-Atiba Foundation's largest grantees?
The Noah-Atiba Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Brown University ($30,000), Stanford University ($30,000) and California EBU Progressive Union ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Noah-Atiba Foundation?
The Noah-Atiba Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $111K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $30K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Noah-Atiba Foundation's EIN?
The Noah-Atiba Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0485638. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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