David and Ruth Norman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
David and Ruth Norman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Los Gatos, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $186,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$186,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $166,000 the year before.
20% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $136,000 | 10 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $166,000 | 9 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $186,000 | 8 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
David and Ruth Norman Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What David and Ruth Norman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 7 | $176,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Donation associated with children. | $50,000 |
| Second Harvest Bank | Donation associated with children. | $50,000 |
| Individual | Donation associated with children. | $50,000 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | Donation associated with children. | $10,000 |
| Individual | Donation associated with children. | $10,000 |
| Fred Zulfa Memorial Scholarship Fun | Donation for children's program. | $10,000 |
| CASA of Ventura County | Donation associated with children. | $5,000 |
| Kqed | Donation associated with children. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ruth Norman
- David R Norman
Questions people ask
Does David and Ruth Norman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does David and Ruth Norman Family Foundation give?
$186,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs David and Ruth Norman Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ruth Norman (President) and David R Norman (Vice-President).
What does David and Ruth Norman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.