Violet Norton Educational Trust
Violet Norton Educational Trust is a private foundation, based in Smith Center, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $750K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $91K. Net investment income was $47K.
Violet Norton Educational Trust at a glance
In short: Violet Norton Educational Trust gave $91K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $45K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $90,716
- +17.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $45,358
- +17.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $45,358
- Total assets
- $749,683
- -5.7% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Violet Norton Educational Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was USD 237 ($56K). Together the top 2 received $91K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 10 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Violet Norton Educational Trust gives
- Giving grew 23% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $68K (2024) to $91K (2026). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $91K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| USD 237 Smith Center, KS | Equipment | $56,288 |
| USD 110 Kensington, KS | Equipment | $34,428 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $749,683 | $62,003 | $107,482 | $90,716 | 2 | $91,658 | $46,711 | $90,474 |
| 2025 | $795,247 | $62,215 | $94,956 | $77,187 | 2 | $78,261 | $46,588 | $91,790 |
| 2024 | $827,989 | $71,046 | $85,309 | $67,836 | 2 | $68,836 | $54,962 | $78,187 |
| 2023 | $842,256 | $19,520 | $87,359 | $73,895 | 2 | $74,902 | $32,843 | $68,843 |
| 2022 | $910,099 | $103,836 | $91,225 | $71,578 | 2 | $72,627 | $37,867 | $74,944 |
| 2021 | $897,487 | $70,301 | $94,389 | $72,876 | 2 | — | $50,140 | $72,578 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Violet Norton Educational Trust reported a distributable amount of $90K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Violet Norton Educational Trust's 2026 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
John Terrill
Board Member
On filings since 2021
$5K (2021) → $0 (2026)
Mike Isom
Board Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jerry Blank
Board Member
On filings since 2025
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Arloa Barnes (2021–2024) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $5K, to John Terrill (Board Member).
Frequently asked questions about Violet Norton Educational Trust
How much does Violet Norton Educational Trust give each year?
Violet Norton Educational Trust gave $91K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $77K across 2 grants.
How large is Violet Norton Educational Trust?
Violet Norton Educational Trust reported $750K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $92K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $90K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Violet Norton Educational Trust operate?
Violet Norton Educational Trust has awarded grants in Kansas.
What is Violet Norton Educational Trust's EIN?
Violet Norton Educational Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7461647. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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