Francis Noz Heritage Fund
Preselected recipients only
Francis Noz Heritage Fund is a private foundation in Woodland, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.3 million in 29 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $390,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.3 million
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$390,000
- Assets$50.1 million
- New grantees86%
Giving in 2024 was up from $287,978 the year before.
86% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $287,978 | 13 | $43.7 million |
| 2024 | $2.3 million | 29 | $50.1 million |
How to apply
Francis Noz Heritage Fund 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 Francis Noz Heritage Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 11 | $745,304 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $390,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $250,000 |
| New York | 6 | $206,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $75,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $50,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $20,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $20,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $15,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Fund for Animal Welfare | To provide general support | $390,000 |
| Peduli Aanak Foundation | To provide general support | $370,304 |
| Meals on Wheels (Yolo) | To provide general support | $100,000 |
| Amazon Watch | To provide general support | $100,000 |
| Global Giving Forward Fund | To provide general support | $80,000 |
| Mercy Ships | To provide general support | $75,000 |
| American Funds of Ocean Cleanup | To provide general support | $50,000 |
| Amref Health Africa Inc | To provide general support | $50,000 |
| Friends of Ninos de Guatemala | To provide general support | $50,000 |
| One Tree Planted | To provide general support | $50,000 |
| Crohns and Colitis Foundation | To provide general support | $50,000 |
| National Geographic Society | To provide general support | $50,000 |
| Jane Goodall Foundation | To provide general support | $50,000 |
| American Red Cross | To provide general support | $50,000 |
| Room to Read | To provide general support | $50,000 |
| ASPCA | To provide general support | $31,000 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | To provide general support | $25,000 |
| Humane Society of Silicon Valley | To provide general support | $20,000 |
| Arc of the US | To provide general support | $20,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | To provide general support | $20,000 |
| Save the Children Federation | To provide general support | $20,000 |
| Gastro-Intestinal Research | To provide general support | $20,000 |
| Alzheimers Research & Prevention | To provide general support | $15,000 |
| National Center for Missing | To provide general support | $10,000 |
| Project Pearls | To provide general support | $10,000 |
| The Gentle Barn Foundation | To provide general support | $10,000 |
| Free A Girl Foundation | To provide general support | $5,000 |
| Make It Happen Yolo County | To provide general support | $5,000 |
| Hope for Paws | To provide general support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul Noz
- Erwin Noz
- Chris Konwinski
- Dennis Burns
- Susanne van Der Kooij
Questions people ask
Does Francis Noz Heritage Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Francis Noz Heritage Fund give?
$2.3 million in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Francis Noz Heritage Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Paul Noz (President), Erwin Noz (Treasurer/Secretary), Chris Konwinski (Assistant Treasurer) and Dennis Burns (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Francis Noz Heritage Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, animals and health.