The Robert and Sandra Norman Family Foundation
The Robert and Sandra Norman Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Tulsa, OK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $422K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1K. Net investment income was $33K.
The Robert and Sandra Norman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Robert and Sandra Norman Family Foundation gave $1K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,250
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,250
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,250
- Total assets
- $422,211
- +8.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who The Robert and Sandra Norman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Tulsa Botanic Garden ($1K).
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 30 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Robert and Sandra Norman Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 99% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 11% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $1K (2024) to $140K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tulsa Botanic Garden Tulsa, OK | General Operations | $1,250 |
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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 | $422,211 | $38,547 | $6,945 | $1,250 | 1 | $2,117 | $33,210 | $19,745 |
| 2024 | $390,609 | $34,880 | $6,272 | $1,250 | 1 | $2,099 | $30,708 | $18,186 |
| 2023 | $362,001 | $8,958 | $30,436 | $25,250 | 7 | $27,732 | $7,401 | $17,392 |
| 2022 | $383,479 | $-16,818 | $146,327 | $139,500 | 9 | $142,003 | $2,842 | $22,786 |
| 2021 | $546,624 | $112,396 | $87,296 | $78,425 | 12 | $81,084 | $108,284 | $27,643 |
| 2020 | $521,524 | $141,786 | $30,417 | $23,723 | 11 | — | $137,653 | $24,607 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Robert and Sandra Norman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $20K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Robert and Sandra Norman Family Foundation is led by Robert E. Norman, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert E. Norman
Trustee
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 Robert and Sandra Norman Family Foundation
How much does The Robert and Sandra Norman Family Foundation give each year?
The Robert and Sandra Norman Family Foundation gave $1K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1K across 1 grant.
How large is The Robert and Sandra Norman Family Foundation?
The Robert and Sandra Norman Family Foundation reported $422K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does The Robert and Sandra Norman Family Foundation operate?
The Robert and Sandra Norman Family Foundation has awarded grants in Arkansas, Louisiana, North Carolina, New York, Oklahoma, Virginia.
What is The Robert and Sandra Norman Family Foundation's EIN?
The Robert and Sandra Norman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-6502044. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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