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Noll Foundation Inc

Accepts applications Walnut Creek, California · EIN 990209620

Noll Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Walnut Creek, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $815,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $32,500 and the largest $150,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $881,000 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$685,00023$13.8 million
2024$881,00020$14.9 million
2025$815,00020$15.9 million

How to apply

ContactTimothy McIntosh
3217 Inverness Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Phone or email(925) 285-2590, timothy.s.mcintosh@gmail.com
What to submitAfter reviewing the foundation's current priorities and limitations, interested applicants should submit an initial letter of inquiry for review. Applicants who receive a favorable response to their initial inquiry will be invited to submit a formal proposal with supporting materials. We encourage applicants who have questions regarding the appropriateness of a project to contact the foundation directly.
DeadlinesThere are no deadlines for submission; applications all year
RestrictionsIn making grants to charitable organizations, the board of directors of the foundation will consider the following factors(among others): 1. Whether the mission and programs of the grantee organization are consistent with the mission of the foundation. 2. The quality and effectiveness of the programs provided by the grantee organization 3. The existence and effectiveness of the grantee organization's accountability; 4. Although the existence of faith based programs are not a criteria, the existence of faith-based programs of a grantee organization will be a favorable factor.

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2025. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Noll Foundation Inc funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California10$365,000
Illinois1$150,000
Michigan1$70,000
Ohio1$50,000
Washington2$45,000
District of Columbia1$40,000
New Jersey1$35,000
North Carolina1$25,000
Pennsylvania1$20,000
Florida1$15,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 20 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Hope Institute for Children & Families
Springfield, IL
Assistance to underprivileged children and families$150,000
Amigos Ministries
Yorba Linda, CA
Assistance to underprivileged children$80,000
Partners Relief & Development
Grand Rapids, MI
Assistance to underprivileged children$70,000
JF Kapnek Trust
Lafayette, CA
Assistance to underprivileged children$60,000
Grace Refuge Outreach Worldwide
Wooster, OH
Assistance to underprivileged children$50,000
Agape Children's Ministry
Modesto, CA
Assistance to underprivileged children$45,000
Beautiful Response
Washington, DC
Educational support$40,000
Children of Faith Missions
Walnut Creek, CA
Assistance to underprivileged children$40,000
Down Syndrome Connection
Daniville, CA
Assistance to children with down's syndrome$35,000
Pals Program
Cranford, NJ
Assistance to young adults with down's syndrome$35,000
Arm of Care
Walnut Creek, CA
Assistance to abused youth$30,000
Young Life - Mountain West Region
Spokane, WA
Assistance to underprivileged children$30,000
Young Life - San Ramon
Danville, CA
Assistance to underprivileged children$30,000
Bay Area Urban Network (Baun Project)
Oakland, CA
Assistance to underprivileged children$25,000
Missionary Athletes International
Matthews, NC
Soccer for underprivileged children$25,000
Hope International
Lancaster, PA
Assistance in the development and stability of families$20,000
Children of Strength
San Francisco, CA
Assistance to underprivileged children$15,000
Embrace Washington
Spokane, WA
Assistance to serve children experiencing foster care$15,000
New International
Fort Myers, FL
Assistance to underprivileged children$15,000
Sonrise Equestrian Foundation
Pleasanton, CA
Improving the lives of children with special needs through therapeutic horse and ranch activities$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Noll Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: There are no deadlines for submission; applications all year.

How much does Noll Foundation Inc give?

$815,000 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $32,500.

Who runs Noll Foundation Inc?

Its 2025 filing lists Bruce A McIntosh (President, Director), Calvin Sodestrom (Director), Timothy McIntosh (Cfo, Director) and Julie Sodestrom (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.

What does Noll Foundation Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, human services and faith communities.

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