The Noma Foundation
The Noma Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its 2024 filing describes charitable activities supporting scholarships for students studying architecture and activities related to promoting architecture.
The Noma Foundation at a glance
In short: The Noma Foundation gave $16K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $16,250
- -17.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +150.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,625
- -67.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $750
- Total assets
- $73,755
- -4.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (52% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Noma Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 7406, New York, NY 10116
Phone: (917) 714-5265
Website: HTTPS://WWW.NOMA-FOUNDATION.ORG/
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Noma Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Louis Noma Teen Pipeline Gtant ($9K).
Organizations only. It also paid 9 grants to individuals ($7,750), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 21 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 52% of grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri and 48% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Noma Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1052% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 477% 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 $1K (2021) to $51K (2022). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Louis Noma Teen Pipeline Gtant St. Louis, MO | To provide funding for classes & activities related to architecture | $8,500 |
| 9 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $7,750 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $73,755 | $25,833 | $29,395 | $16,250 | 10 | $17,750 | $3,720 |
| 2023 | $77,317 | $40,398 | $28,970 | $19,700 | 4 | $23,200 | $3,526 |
| 2022 | $65,889 | $39,727 | $51,635 | $51,000 | 2 | $51,000 | $2,295 |
| 2021 | $77,797 | $5,550 | $17,469 | $1,410 | 1 | $15,690 | $3,926 |
| 2020 | $89,716 | $21,375 | $3,976 | $2,970 | 4 | — | $2,635 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Noma Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated charitable activities are scholarships for students studying architecture and activities related to promoting architecture.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $16,250. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $8,500, with a median of $750. The largest listed grant was $8,500 to St. Louis NOMA Teen Pipeline Grant for classes and activities related to architecture. The foundation also reported nine grants to individual recipients, for scholarships, ranging from $500 to $1,500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Richard Franklin, director; Michael Rogers, president; Roberta Washington, treasurer; William Stanley, vice president; Drake Dillard, secretary; and Cheryl McAfee, Curtis Moody, Kenneth Martin, and Kevin Holland, directors.
The Noma Foundation is led by Michael Rogers, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Rogers
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Franklin
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl McAfee
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Curtis Moody
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Martin
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Holland
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Drake Dillard
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roberta Washington
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Stanley
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jeh Johnson (2020–2021) — Director
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 Noma Foundation
How much does The Noma Foundation give each year?
The Noma Foundation gave $16K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $20K across 4 grants.
What is The Noma Foundation's typical grant size?
The Noma Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $750, and its average grant was $1,625, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Noma Foundation give grants?
The Noma Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (48%).
Does The Noma Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Noma Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (8 grants).
How large is The Noma Foundation?
The Noma Foundation reported $74K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $18K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Noma Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated charitable activities are scholarships for students studying architecture and activities related to promoting architecture. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Noma Foundation?
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 Noma Foundation's EIN?
The Noma Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4609045. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Noma Foundation 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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