The Norton Foundation Inc
The Norton Foundation Inc is a family foundation incorporated in 1958 and based in Louisville, Kentucky. The foundation operates as a private grantmaking organization with a focus on improving quality of life and fostering a favorable business climate in its communities across North America.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$10.0M
-3.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$748K
-0.3% YoY
Grant Count
30
-18.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$25K
+23.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to contribute to the improvement of the quality of life and foster a favorable business climate in the company's communities in North America, consistent with and supportive of business objectives.
Grantmaking
The foundation's trustees evaluate all applications based on the following criteria:
Ready to take the next step with The Norton Foundation Inc?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds initiatives in North America, with a primary focus on its communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Total Assets: $10,375,004
Total Annual Giving: $749,740
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10,030,967 | $10,375,004 | $11,071,166 |
| Revenue | $735,890 | $475,487 | $877,114 |
| Expenses | $1,067,735 | $1,046,444 | $1,028,524 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $871,945 | $878,329 | $807,958 |
| Net Investment Income | $585,573 | $149,835 | $739,993 |
| Distributable Amount | $744,300 | $671,301 | $740,895 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
174 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Norton Foundation Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JANE NEWTON | PRESIDENT | 0.1 | — |
| MEREDITH ERICKSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/SECRETARY | 40 | $77,487 |
| MARGARET KEITH | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.1 | — |
| S BRANDON COAN | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: PO Box 6262, Louisville, KY 40206-0262
Telephone: 502-893-9549
EIN: 61-6024040
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
What could you do with The Norton Foundation Inc on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities