The Norman Family Foundation Inc
The Norman Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Lakeland, Florida. Its stated mission is to impact Central Florida and beyond by supporting churches, missions, education, vocational training, and youth development through a biblical worldview.
The Norman Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Norman Family Foundation Inc gave $646K across 49 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Florida. 64% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $645,740
- -1.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 49
- +25.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,178
- -21.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,751,413
- +12.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 64% first-time grantees (18 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (84% 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 Norman Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The website describes application categories and forms, but the foundation’s stated policy is that it funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Review Cycle
- The general funding application window is January 1 through September 30. The website says applicants will be notified by March 15 of the following year, with approved recipients funded by March 31.
- Deadline
- The general funding application window is January 1 through September 30.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 6899, Lakeland, FL 33807
Phone: (863) 577-0210
Website: https://normanfamily.foundation
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Norman Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was First Presbyterian Church ($155K). Together the top 10 received $531K.
Organizations only. It also paid 22 individual scholarships ($40,250), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
128 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 118 grants of 128 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s mission names Central Florida and beyond. In 2024, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 15% to recipients in Pennsylvania; Alabama accounted for 0% as reported. The largest awards included recipients in Lakeland and other Florida communities, as well as ACE Mentor Program grantees listed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 49 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Norman Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
64%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 18 of 28 grantees (64%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $22K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 32% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $106K (2022) to $654K (2023). In 2024 it made 49 grants totaling $646K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian Church Lakeland, FL | Night to shine is a complimentary event for people with special needs hosted by local churches around the world. The event is open to anyone living with disabilities, ages 14 and older. | $155,000 |
| FCA West Central Florida Lakeland, FL | General Support | $100,000 |
| Highland Park Church Lakeland, FL | General Support | $50,000 |
| FSU Foundation Tallahassee, FL | Support FSU School of Business | $40,000 |
| Florida FFA Foundation Inc Haines City, FL | Support Agricultural Education in Florida | $35,624 |
| Ace Mentor Program Polk County Philadelphia, PA | Offer high school students introduction to construction & engineering fields | $33,924 |
| Ace Mentor Program Tampa Bay Philadelphia, PA | Offer high school students introduction to construction & engineering fields | $33,924 |
| First Baptist Church Boca Grande, FL | General Support | $30,000 |
| Ace Mentor Program Central FL Philadelphia, PA | Offer high school students introduction to construction & engineering fields | $27,118 |
| The Salvation Army Lakeland, FL | Break the Cycle of Intergenerational Poverty | $25,000 |
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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 | $1,751,413 | $966,515 | $420,843 | $645,740 | 49 | $806,250 | $46,208 | $55,736 |
| 2023 | $1,554,631 | $787,968 | $657,006 | $653,860 | 39 | $727,261 | $31,257 | $49,918 |
| 2022 | $1,561,237 | $659,316 | $715,355 | $106,130 | 21 | $123,561 | $3,161 | $50,525 |
| 2021 | $1,052,703 | $1,059,770 | $637,592 | $622,670 | 19 | $636,592 | — | $32,129 |
| 2020 | $629,525 | $635,000 | $5,475 | — | — | — | — | $1,410 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Norman Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $56K 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
The foundation’s mission is “to impact Central Florida and beyond for Jesus Christ by supporting churches, missions, education, vocational training, and youth development through a biblical worldview.”
Its grant recipients illustrate the range of supported work. Florida FFA Foundation describes its mission as encouraging leadership, personal growth, and career success among Florida FFA members and high school youth. His Hope House says it serves and empowers first-time expectant mothers who have chosen life for their babies. iBuild Central Florida describes its work as connecting education and the construction industry to promote pathways into skilled-trades careers. Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine says it provides free primary medical, dental, and mental health care to working uninsured people in Polk County.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 49 grants totaling $645,740. Individual grants ranged from $950 to $155,000, with a median of $2,000. The largest award was $155,000 to First Presbyterian Church in Lakeland for Night to Shine, an event for people with disabilities. Other notable grants included $100,000 to FCA West Central Florida for general support; $50,000 to Highland Park Church for general support; $40,000 to FSU Foundation for the School of Business; and $35,624 to Florida FFA Foundation for agricultural education in Florida. The foundation also awarded $33,924 each to ACE Mentor Program Polk County and ACE Mentor Program Tampa Bay to introduce high school students to construction and engineering fields.
The foundation’s website describes event sponsorships of $500–$2,500, short-term project grants of $1,000–$5,000, and a general funding category for other requests or those exceeding $5,000. Event sponsorship applications are described as due at least 30 days before an event, and short-term project applications at least 60 days before a project begins. The general funding application asks for organizational information and documents, including a 501(c)(3) determination letter and W-9. Separately, the foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists S Andrew Norman as president and director, and Sheryl Norman, S Adam Norman, Leslie Norman, and Nathan D Brewer as directors.
The Norman Family Foundation Inc is led by S. Adam Norman, President, Director & Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
S. Adam Norman
President, Director & Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nathan D. Brewer
Director
On filings since 2022
15 hrs/week
$18K (2022) → $67K (2024)
Leslie Norman
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheryl Norman
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $67K, to Nathan D Brewer (Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Norman Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Norman Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Norman Family Foundation Inc gave $646K across 49 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $654K across 39 grants.
What is The Norman Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Norman Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $13,178, across 49 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Norman Family Foundation Inc that year got $22K on average.
Where does The Norman Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Norman Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lakeland, FL (11 grants) and Philadelphia, PA (3 grants).
Does The Norman Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 8% of The Norman Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 49) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "School Scholarship - Tuition Assistance" (21 grants).
Who are The Norman Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Norman Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include First Presbyterian Church ($155,000), FCA West Central Florida ($100,000) and Highland Park Church ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 22 individual scholarships ($40,250), which are not listed by name. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Norman Family Foundation Inc?
The Norman Family Foundation Inc reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $806K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $56K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Norman Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is “to impact Central Florida and beyond for Jesus Christ by supporting churches, missions, education, vocational training, and youth development through a biblical worldview.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Norman Family Foundation Inc?
The website describes application categories and forms, but the foundation’s stated policy is that it funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Norman Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Norman Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1059540. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Norman Family Foundation Inc 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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