The Norman Foundation
The Norman Foundation is a private foundation, based in Anchorage, AK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.3M. Net investment income was $252K.
The Norman Foundation at a glance
In short: The Norman Foundation gave $1.3M across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $669K), mostly in Alaska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,338,764
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $669,382
- Median grant
- $669,382
- Primary geography
- Alaska (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Norman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Margaret Ruth Rader DAF ($676K). Together the top 2 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 81 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Norman Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1685% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $75K (2022) to $1.3M (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Margaret Ruth Rader DAF Fairbanks, AK | Donating to the Donor Advised Fund | $675,951 |
| Norman 2 Fund Anchorage, AK | Donating to the Donor Advised Fund | $662,813 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $267,220 | $1,364,048 | $1,338,764 | 2 | $1,348,037 | $251,709 | $55,483 |
| 2024 | $1,122,108 | $81,486 | $19,909 | — | — | $10,922 | $73,199 | $58,789 |
| 2023 | $1,060,531 | $74,064 | $179,923 | $160,000 | 28 | $170,641 | $65,682 | $59,680 |
| 2022 | $1,166,390 | $63,491 | $96,696 | $75,000 | 24 | $85,510 | $54,205 | $62,935 |
| 2021 | $1,199,595 | $100,946 | $120,869 | $100,000 | 27 | $110,510 | $90,837 | $75,481 |
| 2020 | $1,219,518 | $26,578 | $121,541 | $100,000 | 25 | — | $17,484 | $65,555 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Norman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $55K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Norman Foundation is led by Janet E. Robertson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Janet E. Robertson
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth G. Robertson
Director & Vice President
Director → Director & Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret R. Rader
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bruce C Robertson (2020–2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Norman Foundation
How much does The Norman Foundation give each year?
The Norman Foundation gave $1.3M across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Norman Foundation operate?
The Norman Foundation has awarded grants in Alaska, Colorado, Illinois, North Carolina, New York, Oregon.
How much is The Norman Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, The Norman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $55K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Norman Foundation's EIN?
The Norman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1166127. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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