The Norton Foundation
The Norton Foundation is a private foundation based in Falls Church, Virginia. The organization provides financial assistance to support personal development and progress among young people.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.8M
+125.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.6M
+57.1% YoY
Grant Count
40
+17.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$40K
+33.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Norton Foundation supports young people under the age of twenty-five whose personal development and progress will benefit from financial assistance. The foundation explicitly notes that it is not a medical charity.
Grantmaking
The foundation accepts capital grant applications on a periodic basis. As of December 2025, capital grant applications are closed, with assessments scheduled for March 2026.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Norton Foundation provides support to young people living in the geographical area of Birmingham, Solihull, Coventry, and Warwickshire.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing (2023):
- Total assets: $1,252,114
- Total giving: $1,026,900
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,819,044 | $1,252,114 | $2,089,725 |
| Revenue | $4,347,101 | $385,875 | $2,750,950 |
| Expenses | $1,621,589 | $1,043,200 | $2,368,525 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,617,364 | $1,028,925 | $2,343,175 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,283,280 | $376,304 | $553,270 |
| Distributable Amount | $240,493 | $217,992 | $213,311 |
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
193 grants across all recorded years
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOWARD R NORTON | TREASURER/SECRETARY | — | — |
| PATSY T NORTON | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| JILL M NORTON | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| JONATHAN R NORTON | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| TIMOTHY M NORTON | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Recent Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation maintains an active grants program with periodic application cycles. Prospective applicants are directed to the foundation's news page for the latest information regarding grant opportunities and deadlines.
Grants Available - Norton FoundationSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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