The Kenneth T and Eileen L Norris Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Kenneth T and Eileen L Norris Foundation is a private foundation in Torrance, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $13.9 million in 159 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $1.1 million. 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$13.9 million
- Number of grants159
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$1.1 million
- Assets$356 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2024 was up from $12.6 million the year before.
8% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $13.3 million | 177 | $295 million |
| 2023 | $12.6 million | 162 | $338 million |
| 2024 | $13.9 million | 159 | $356 million |
How to apply
The Kenneth T and Eileen L Norris 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Kenneth T and Eileen L Norris Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 152 | $13.7 million |
| Virginia | 4 | $130,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $50,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $19,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles | Fellowship program and impact research | $1.1 million |
| American Red Cross Los Angeles Region | 2025 los angeles fire victims | $1.0 million |
| Torrance Memorial Medical Center Health Care Foundation | Behavioral health clinic expansion/integration | $800,000 |
| Uscnorris Comprehensive Cancer Center - Norris Healthcare Consultation Cent | Cancer immunotherapies for diverse patients | $750,000 |
| City of Hope | Dual-targeted car-t therapy for glioblastoma | $700,000 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | Cedars-sinai bone health&aging program | $600,000 |
| Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County | Exhibitions and education programs | $575,000 |
| California Science Center Foundation | Oschin air and space center | $500,000 |
| San Diego Rescue Mission | Rooms for new life | $350,000 |
| Coastal Sage Montessori | Purchase of property | $300,000 |
| Palos Verdes Performing Arts | Pvpa operation | $300,000 |
| The Lundquist Institute | Norris foundation innovation fund | $300,000 |
| Huntington Library Art Collections and Botanical Gardens | Historic asset protection project | $250,000 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Foundation | Plcm essential cardiac care enhancement | $250,000 |
| Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns | Nemeth nicu follow-up clinic | $250,000 |
| The Board Fund | Unrestricted/general support | $250,000 |
| The Beacon House Association of San Pedro | Staff retention & development | $175,000 |
| Just in Time for Foster Youth | Jit wellness, wisdom & wealth | $170,000 |
| Grammy Museum | Grammy museum music education programming | $150,000 |
| 1736 Family Crisis Center 2116 Arlington Ave Suite 200 Los Angeles Ca 9 | General-operating-support 1736 fcc youth programming | $125,000 |
| Children's Burn Foundation | Full recovery program | $120,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Los Angeles Harbor | Youth empowerment and workforce development | $115,000 |
| John Tracy Center | Pediatric audiology | $110,000 |
| The Board Fund | Unrestricted/general support | $110,000 |
| Altasea at the Port of Los Angeles | Ocean STEM education programs | $100,000 |
| California Institute of Technology | Md/phd graduate fellowships at caltech | $100,000 |
| Dientes Community Dental Care | Comprehensive dental care for underserved | $100,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | San diego fca county-wide initiatives | $100,000 |
| Little Wishes | Funding of little wishes | $100,000 |
| Mount Wilson Institute | Education into the future | $100,000 |
| United Service Organizations Incorporated (Uso West Region) | Caring for our service members | $100,000 |
| American Film Institute | General operating, conservatory scholarships | $80,000 |
| Long Beach Museum of Art | The book as art and stair and sculpture garden | $80,000 |
| Shoes That Fit | Shoes for southern california children | $80,000 |
| Aquarium of the Pacific | Ocean science education program | $75,000 |
| Los Angeles Maritime Institute | Traditional topsail/sail the course | $75,000 |
| Pacific Battleship Center (Battleship Iowa) | Steam at sea | $75,000 |
| Peninsula Friends of the Library | Sunday hours: peninsula center library | $75,000 |
| Students Run la | Srla for the long run | $75,000 |
| Blind Children's Center Inc | General operating support | $70,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Walter Zanino
- Bradley K Norris
- James Martin
- Kimberley Presley
- Brooks Norris
- Becky Accordino
- Marissa Norris
- Kelly Lapree
- Christina Martin
- Brianna Harwood
Questions people ask
Does The Kenneth T and Eileen L Norris Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Kenneth T and Eileen L Norris Foundation give?
$13.9 million in tax year 2024, across 159 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs The Kenneth T and Eileen L Norris Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Walter Zanino (Trustee, Chairman and Executive Direct), Bradley K Norris (Trustee), James Martin (Trustee) and Kimberley Presley (Trustee) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does The Kenneth T and Eileen L Norris Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and youth programs.