The Northrop Grumman Foundation
The Northrop Grumman Foundation is a private foundation based in Falls Church, Virginia. It supports 501(c)(3) organizations through charitable giving focused on STEM education and workforce development, and it also supports national organizations responding to natural disasters.
The Northrop Grumman Foundation at a glance
In short: The Northrop Grumman Foundation gave $12.4M across 1,284 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), top state Virginia. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,445,139
- -10.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1,284
- -6.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,692
- -4.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $20,131,005
- -35.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (193 of 777, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (17% 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 Northrop Grumman Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
Charitable grants are by invitation only, and the corporate contributions guidelines say Northrop Grumman does not accept unsolicited requests. The filing describes the employee matching-gift application process above.
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing lists October 31 for employee matching-gift applications only.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing lists October 31 for employee matching-gift applications only.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2980 Fairview Park Drive, Falls Church, VA 22042
Phone: (571) 423-9013
Website: https://northropgrumman.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Northrop Grumman Foundation
Who The Northrop Grumman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Npower ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $5.6M.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 grants to individuals ($5,175), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
7,538 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7,258 grants of 7,538 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states. The largest shares of grant dollars went to Virginia (17%), California (13%), the District of Columbia (11%), Florida (9%), and New York (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 1,284 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Northrop Grumman Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 193 of 777 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 61% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 811% 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 $12.4M (2024) to $16.6M (2022). In 2024 it made 1,284 grants totaling $12.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Npower Brooklyn, NY | General Operating Grants & Matching Gifts. | $1,000,000 |
| Robotics Education & Competition Foundation Greenville, TX | General Operating Grants & Matching Gifts. | $1,000,000 |
| Air & Space Forces Association Arlington, VA | General Operating Grants & Matching Gifts. | $750,000 |
| US Space Rocket Center Ed Fdn Huntsville, AL | General Operating Grants & Matching Gifts. | $590,000 |
| Florida A&M University Tallahassee, FL | General Operating Grants & Matching Gifts. | $500,000 |
| California Science Center Fdn Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Grants & Matching Gifts. | $400,000 |
| National Science Teaching Assoc Arlington, VA | General Operating Grants & Matching Gifts. | $310,000 |
| American National Red Cross Washington, DC | General Operating Grants & Matching Gifts. | $250,000 |
| Americares Foundation Stamford, CT | General Operating Grants & Matching Gifts. | $250,000 |
| Baltimore Community Foundation Baltimore, MD | General Operating Grants & Matching Gifts. | $250,000 |
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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 | $20,131,005 | $1,849,226 | $12,718,305 | $12,445,139 | 1,284 | $12,480,564 | $1,623,096 | $1,539,020 |
| 2023 | $30,969,529 | $15,108,191 | $14,141,468 | $13,872,050 | 1,369 | $13,945,553 | $762,128 | $1,956,776 |
| 2022 | $29,953,673 | $13,178,414 | $16,793,430 | $16,618,025 | 1,348 | $16,620,691 | $482,576 | $1,477,403 |
| 2021 | $33,455,291 | $16,167,307 | $14,727,154 | $14,453,092 | 1,469 | $14,544,917 | $906,202 | $1,655,491 |
| 2020 | $31,998,992 | $25,031,148 | $15,898,635 | $15,743,729 | 2,068 | — | $211,692 | $791,455 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Northrop Grumman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.5M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website says its funding supports STEM education and workforce development initiatives that increase access to and participation in STEM learning and help build the technical workforce pipeline. It also supports national organizations that respond to natural disasters. Its Matching Gifts for Education program matches eligible Northrop Grumman employees’ verified personal donations to education organizations dollar for dollar, for donations from $50 to $2,500.
The 2024 filing lists grants for general operating grants and matching gifts. Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of recipients: NPower describes its mission as preparing young adults and military-connected individuals for technology careers through training, mentoring, and job placement support; the Air & Space Forces Association says it promotes U.S. air and space forces and supports service members and their families; and the American Red Cross says it works to prevent and alleviate suffering in emergencies.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 1,284 grants totaling $12,445,139. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $1,000,000, with a median of $500. Among the largest grants were $1,000,000 each to NPower and the Robotics Education & Competition Foundation, $750,000 to the Air & Space Forces Association, and $590,000 to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center Education Foundation. Other notable grants included $500,000 to Florida A&M University and $400,000 to the California Science Center Foundation.
The foundation’s website says charitable grants are by invitation only. Northrop Grumman’s corporate contributions guidelines state that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funding. The 2024 filing describes an employee matching-gift process: employees apply online, providing the organization, amount requested, purpose, and proof of tax-exempt status. The filing says employees are eligible for four matches of up to $2,500 in total, and that eligible recipients must be recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3). Ineligible participants listed on the filing include employees on leave of absence, contract employees, retired employees, and spouses or children of current employees.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Agartha A. Larbi as president; Dan McGovern as treasurer; Tiffany King as secretary; and Ben Abrams, Aaron Copeland, and Tim Staley as board members.
The Northrop Grumman Foundation is led by Agartha A. Larbi, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Agartha A. Larbi
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Copeland
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Abrams
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan McGovern
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tiffany King
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Staley
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Sheila Cheston (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kenneth L. Robinson (2022–2023) — President
- Former: Peter Brooks (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Sandra Evers-Manly (2020–2022) — President
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Northrop Grumman Foundation
How much does The Northrop Grumman Foundation give each year?
The Northrop Grumman Foundation gave $12.4M across 1,284 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $13.9M across 1,369 grants.
What is The Northrop Grumman Foundation's typical grant size?
The Northrop Grumman Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $9,692, across 1,284 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Northrop Grumman Foundation that year got $13K on average.
Where does The Northrop Grumman Foundation give grants?
The Northrop Grumman Foundation's top state is Virginia, with 17% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (13%) and District of Columbia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (56 grants), San Diego, CA (55 grants), Baltimore, MD (47 grants) and Boston, MA (32 grants).
Does The Northrop Grumman Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Northrop Grumman Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1,284 of 1,284) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Northrop Grumman Foundation's largest grantees?
The Northrop Grumman Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Npower ($1,000,000), Robotics Education & Competition Foundation ($1,000,000) and Air & Space Forces Association ($750,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 4 grants to individuals ($5,175), which are not listed by name. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Northrop Grumman Foundation?
The Northrop Grumman Foundation reported $20.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $12.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Northrop Grumman Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website says its funding supports STEM education and workforce development initiatives that increase access to and participation in STEM learning and help build the technical workforce pipeline. It also supports national organizations that respond to natural disasters. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Northrop Grumman Foundation?
Charitable grants are by invitation only, and the corporate contributions guidelines say Northrop Grumman does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Northrop Grumman Foundation's EIN?
The Northrop Grumman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6095343. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Northrop Grumman 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 October 2026.
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