The Norris Family Charitable Foundation
The Norris Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Pineville, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $10K.
The Norris Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Norris Family Charitable Foundation gave $10K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $9,500
- -67.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- Average grant
- $1,357
- Median grant
- $750
- Total assets
- $1,465
- +37.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (76% 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 Norris Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Frances Animal Center ($1K). Together the top 6 received $5K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $750 (2022) to $33K (2023). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $10K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $5,000 |
| St Frances Animal Center Georgetown, SC | Animal rescue and care. | $1,250 |
| Henderson County Rescue Squad Hendersonville, NC | Medical stretcher for rescue operations. | $1,000 |
| T3 Management Inc Charlotte, NC | Backpacks and basic supplies for children. | $750 |
| Camp Sunshine Inc Decatur, GA | Summer camp for low income children | $500 |
| Friends of Haywood County Animal Sh Waynesville, NC | Animal rescue and care. | $500 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6444 Georgetown, SC | Support of verterans. | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,465 | $10,000 | $9,600 | $9,500 | 7 | $9,500 |
| 2024 | $1,065 | $27,500 | $29,000 | $29,000 | Total only | $28,500 |
| 2023 | $2,565 | $35,000 | $32,769 | $32,750 | 8 | $32,750 |
| 2022 | $334 | — | $780 | $750 | Total only | $750 |
| 2021 | $1,014 | — | $1,600 | $1,600 | 6 | $1,600 |
| 2020 | $2,614 | $5,000 | $3,750 | $3,750 | 6 | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Norris Family Charitable Foundation is led by Edgar L Norris Jr., Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Edgar L Norris Jr.
Director & President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Amanda Rodrigues
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Edgar L Norris Sr.
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Judith A Norris
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Julie A Norris
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Norris Family Charitable Foundation
How much does The Norris Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Norris Family Charitable Foundation gave $10K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it reported $29K in grants paid.
What is The Norris Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Norris Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $750, and its average grant was $1,357, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Norris Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Norris Family Charitable Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were South Carolina (18%) and Georgia (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Georgetown, SC (2 grants).
Does The Norris Family Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Norris Family Charitable Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Norris Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Norris Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include St Frances Animal Center ($1,250), Henderson County Rescue Squad ($1,000) and T3 Management Inc ($750), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Norris Family Charitable Foundation?
The Norris Family Charitable Foundation reported $1K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $10K.
What is The Norris Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Norris Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8212245. 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 May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 18, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
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