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The Norman Family Foundation Inc

LAKELAND, FL EIN: 85-1059540 Website

The Norman Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Lakeland, Florida, established in 2021. Operating as a 501(c)(3) organization, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations that benefit the Central Florida community and beyond through grants aligned with a biblical worldview.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.8M

+12.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$646K

-1.2% YoY

Grant Count

49

+25.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$13K

-21.4% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 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."

Primary funding areas include:

  • Churches and religious ministries
  • Missions and Christian outreach
  • Education (K-12 and college programs)
  • Technical and vocational training
  • Youth development and mentoring programs
  • Youth athletic programs
  • Human services

Grantmaking

The foundation accepts applications in the following categories:

Grant Range

s & Patterns:**

Average Grant

amount varies by program, ranging from approximately $2,500 to $99,167

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Central Florida, with additional giving in Pennsylvania and Alabama. Florida is the primary focus area.

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Cities

Altamonte SpringsAndersonAuburndaleBartowBoca GrandeBrandonClermontDavenportGenevaHaines CityJacksonvilleLakelandMulberryNaplesOrlandoPhiladelphiaPlant CitySarasotaTallahasseeTampa

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

  • Total Assets: $1,751,413
  • Total Giving: $645,740
  • Total Revenue: $966,515
  • Total Expenses: $420,843

Giving Rate: 46.7%

Historical Context (2023):

  • Total Assets: $1,554,631
  • Total Giving: $727,261
  • Total Revenue: $787,968

The foundation has demonstrated growth in assets and revenue year-over-year.

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$291K$583K$874K$1M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$1,751,413$1,554,631$1,561,237
Revenue$966,515$787,968$659,316
Expenses$420,843$657,006$715,355
Qualifying Distributions$806,250$727,261$123,561
Net Investment Income$46,208$31,257$3,161
Distributable Amount$55,736$49,918$50,525

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$163K$327K$490K$654K0 grants202019 grants202121 grants202239 grants202349 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH$155KFCA WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA$100KHIGHLAND PARK CHURCH$50KFSU FOUNDATION$40KFLORIDA FFA FOUNDATION INC$36KACE MENTOR PROGRAM POLK …$34KACE MENTOR PROGRAM TAMPA…$34KFIRST BAPTIST CHURCH$30KACE MENTOR PROGRAM CENTR…$27KTHE SALVATION ARMY$25K

Grant Size Distribution

128 grants across all recorded years

118<$50K2$50–100K7$100–250K1$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for .

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

  • S. Andrew Norman - President & Director (10 hours/week)
  • Sheryl Norman - Director (5 hours/week)
  • S. Adam Norman - Director (10 hours/week)
  • Leslie Norman - Director (5 hours/week)
  • Nathan D. Brewer - Director (15 hours/week, compensation: $77,822)

The foundation operates with one full-time employee.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

NATHAN D BREWERDIRECTOR$67K

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
S ANDREW NORMANPRESIDENT & DIRECTOR10
SHERYL NORMANDIRECTOR5
S ADAM NORMANDIRECTOR10
LESLIE NORMANDIRECTOR5
NATHAN D BREWERDIRECTOR15$66,750

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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