The Nora Eccles Treadwell Foundation
The Nora Eccles Treadwell Foundation is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including universities, a symphony and opera organization, and a public media organization.
The Nora Eccles Treadwell Foundation at a glance
In short: The Nora Eccles Treadwell Foundation gave $4.1M across 41 grants in 2024 (avg $100K), mostly in California. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,120,300
- -20.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 41
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $100,495
- -20.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $14,062,853
- +13.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (97% 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 Nora Eccles Treadwell Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1004 B Oreilly Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94129
Phone: (415) 383-4416
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Nora Eccles Treadwell Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Utah - CVRTI ($2.4M across 17 grants). Together the top 10 received $4.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
212 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 90 grants of 212 (42%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 3% to recipients in Utah. The filing lists 0% for New York and 0% for the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Nora Eccles Treadwell Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 18 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 741% 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 $4.0M (2022) to $5.2M (2023). In 2024 it made 41 grants totaling $4.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Utah - CVRTI Salt Lake City, CA | Core Prepayment 2024 | $627,800 |
| University of Utah - CVRTI Salt Lake City, CA | Dr. Shaw/Hong | $350,000 |
| University of Utah - CVRTI Salt Lake City, CA | Dr. Dosdall/Selzman | $200,000 |
| University of Utah - CVRTI Salt Lake City, CA | Dr. Donato/Lesniewski | $200,000 |
| Regents Uc Davis Sacramento, CA | Dr. Rutledge/Dr. Villablanca | $175,000 |
| Regents Uc San Francisco San Francisco, CA | Dr. Hirotake Komatsu | $175,000 |
| Regents Uc San Francisco San Francisco, CA | Dr. Michael German | $175,000 |
| Regents Uc San Francisco San Francisco, CA | Dr. Ashouri | $175,000 |
| Regents Uc San Francisco San Francisco, CA | Dr. Julie Sneddon | $175,000 |
| University of Utah - Biochemistry Salt Lake City, CA | Dr. Jared Rutter | $175,000 |
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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 | $14,062,853 | $6,559,701 | $4,593,908 | $4,120,300 | 41 | $4,491,497 | $2,217,530 | $606,223 |
| 2023 | $12,341,619 | $4,162,555 | $5,626,349 | $5,161,800 | 41 | $5,559,654 | $336,365 | $476,037 |
| 2022 | $12,114,054 | $6,396,723 | $4,432,453 | $4,014,340 | 35 | $4,359,226 | $1,605,055 | $562,602 |
| 2021 | $13,531,981 | $5,045,481 | $4,689,159 | $4,313,900 | 47 | $4,626,389 | $530,995 | $620,868 |
| 2020 | $11,391,125 | $4,881,977 | $5,417,979 | $5,058,800 | 48 | — | $709,224 | $532,794 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Nora Eccles Treadwell Foundation reported a distributable amount of $606K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for university-based research: among the largest were grants to University of Utah units and the University of California campuses for named researchers and other purposes. It also supported Utah Symphony & Opera, whose stated mission is to “Connect the community through great live music,” and KQED, which describes its work as serving Northern California with community-supported media, convening dialogue, bringing the arts to audiences, and supporting students and teachers.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 41 grants totaling $4,120,300. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $627,800, with a median of $100,000.
The largest listed grants included $627,800 to University of Utah – CVRTI for “CORE PREPAYMENT 2024,” and $350,000 to the same recipient for “DR. SHAW/HONG.” Other examples include $200,000 grants to University of Utah – CVRTI for “DR. DOSDALL/SELZMAN” and “DR. DONATO/LESNIEWSKI,” and $175,000 grants to the Regents of UC Davis and the Regents of UC San Francisco for named researchers. The foundation also gave $25,000 to Utah Symphony & Opera and $8,000 to KQED.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Spencer F. Eccles and Katie A. Eccles as directors and co-chairs; Lawrence M. Harrison as director and secretary; and Kathryn C. Econome, MD, Robert M. Graham, and Dr. Kenneth Spitzer as directors.
The Nora Eccles Treadwell Foundation's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; all 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kathryn C. Econome MD
Director
On filings since 2020
5.8 hrs/week
$19K (2020) → $25K (2024)
Katie A. Eccles
Director & Co-Chair
Director → Director & Co-Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $65K (2024)
Kenneth Spitzer
Director
On filings since 2020
1.6 hrs/week
$17K (2020) → $19K (2024)
Lawrence M. Harrison
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
12.5 hrs/week
$102K (2020) → $95K (2024)
Robert M. Graham
Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
$17K (2020) → $15K (2024)
Spencer F. Eccles
Director & Co-Chair
Director & Chairman → Director & Co-Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$44K (2020) → $40K (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 $95K, to Lawrence M Harrison (Director/Secretary). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Nora Eccles Treadwell Foundation
How much does The Nora Eccles Treadwell Foundation give each year?
The Nora Eccles Treadwell Foundation gave $4.1M across 41 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5.2M across 41 grants.
What is The Nora Eccles Treadwell Foundation's typical grant size?
The Nora Eccles Treadwell Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $100,495, across 41 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Nora Eccles Treadwell Foundation give grants?
The Nora Eccles Treadwell Foundation gives mostly in California: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Salt Lake City, CA (18 grants), San Francisco, CA (7 grants), Salt Lake City, UT (5 grants) and Sacramento, CA (3 grants).
Does The Nora Eccles Treadwell Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 34% of The Nora Eccles Treadwell Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 41) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Dr. Dipayan Chaudhuri" (3 grants).
Who are The Nora Eccles Treadwell Foundation's largest grantees?
The Nora Eccles Treadwell Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Utah - CVRTI ($2,437,800 across 17 grants), Regents Uc San Francisco ($1,000,000 across 6 grants) and Regents Uc Davis ($350,000 across 3 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Nora Eccles Treadwell Foundation?
The Nora Eccles Treadwell Foundation reported $14.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $606K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Nora Eccles Treadwell Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for university-based research: among the largest were grants to University of Utah units and the University of California campuses for named researchers and other purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Nora Eccles Treadwell Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Nora Eccles Treadwell Foundation's EIN?
The Nora Eccles Treadwell Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7425351. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Nora Eccles Treadwell 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 September 2026.
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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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Grantable. (2026). The Nora Eccles Treadwell Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-nora-eccles-treadwell-foundation-morg_d1ebad7b9b984a05a471c35a0e5067ff
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