Leigh and Loretta Norgren Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Leigh and Loretta Norgren Foundation is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $88,000 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$88,000
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2024 was up from $74,000 the year before.
22% of its 2024 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 | $74,000 | 34 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $88,000 | 37 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
Leigh and Loretta Norgren 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 Leigh and Loretta Norgren Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 28 | $68,500 |
| Florida | 7 | $14,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $5,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross | Health | $10,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | Community service | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | Community service | $5,000 |
| High Line Canal Conservancy | Community service | $5,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | Community service | $5,000 |
| Denver Rescue Mission | Community services | $5,000 |
| Cherry Creek School Foundation | Education | $3,000 |
| Denver Resucue Mission | Community service | $3,000 |
| Hazelbrook Community Center | Community service | $3,000 |
| Mote Marine Laboratory Inc | Cultural and civic | $3,000 |
| St Petersburg Free Clinic Food Pantry | Community service | $3,000 |
| Gateway Domestic Violence Services | Community services | $3,000 |
| Denver Santa Claus Shop | Community services | $3,000 |
| Cherry Creek School Foundation | Educational | $3,000 |
| Denver Rescue Mission | Community service | $2,000 |
| Morean Art Center | Cultural and civic | $2,000 |
| Usf Foundation Inc | Cultural and civic | $2,000 |
| American Diabetes Association | Health | $2,000 |
| The Denver Health and Hospitals Foundation | Community service | $2,000 |
| Denver Zoo Foundation | Cultural & civic | $2,000 |
| Feeding America Tampa Bay | Community service | $2,000 |
| Denver Santa Claus Shop | Community service | $1,500 |
| Cherry Creek School Foundation | Educational | $1,500 |
| Lupus Foundation | Health | $1,000 |
| Mile High United Way | Community service | $1,000 |
| Mountain Rescue Aspen | Community service | $1,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Health | $1,000 |
| St Petersburg Free Clinic Womens Shelter | Community service | $1,000 |
| Arvada Center for the Arts | Cultural & civic | $1,000 |
| Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts Inc | Cultural & civic | $1,000 |
| Calvary Church | Community service | $1,000 |
| Colorado School of Mines | Educational | $1,000 |
| Denver Museum of Natural History | Community service | $1,000 |
| K-9 Friends of Douglas County | Community service | $500 |
| Whiz Kids Tutoring Inc | Educational | $500 |
| Consumer Reports Foundation | Cultural and civic | $500 |
| Denver Art Museum | Cultural and civic | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Carl B Norgren
- Virginia P Eyre
- Kimberly Norgren
- Loretta Casil
- Carl A Norgren
- Emily J Eyre
- Sara C Poling
- Shelby G Malvestuto
- Grant S Malvestuto
Questions people ask
Does Leigh and Loretta Norgren Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Leigh and Loretta Norgren Foundation give?
$88,000 in tax year 2024, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Leigh and Loretta Norgren Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Carl B Norgren (Sr Director), Virginia P Eyre (Sr Director), Kimberly Norgren (Sr Director) and Loretta Casil (Sr Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Leigh and Loretta Norgren Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, human services and community development.