Norgren Family Fund
Preselected recipients only
Norgren Family Fund is a private foundation in Platteville, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $41,900 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $1,750 and the largest $11,500. 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$41,900
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$1,750
- Largest grant$11,500
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was up from $38,800 the year before.
22% 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 | $39,100 | 16 | $936,300 |
| 2024 | $38,800 | 20 | $1.0 million |
| 2025 | $41,900 | 18 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Norgren Family 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 Norgren Family Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 16 | $40,400 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado State University | General | $11,500 |
| Weld Food Bank | General support | $5,000 |
| St Nicolas Catholic Church | General support | $3,000 |
| Wray Area Foundation | General | $3,000 |
| Beef Sticks for Backpacks | General support | $2,500 |
| College of Agricultural Sciences | General support | $2,500 |
| Northeastern Junior College | General support | $2,000 |
| Parkinson's Association of the Rockies | General support | $2,000 |
| Colorado FFA Foundation | General | $2,000 |
| Hearts and Horses | General support | $1,500 |
| National Western Stock Show | General support | $1,400 |
| Rural Ameritown | General support | $1,000 |
| Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance | General support | $1,000 |
| United Way of Weld County | General support | $1,000 |
| Respite Care Inc | General | $1,000 |
| Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America | General support | $500 |
| Platteville Historic Society | General support | $500 |
| Cattle for Kids | General | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Steven C Norgren
- Julie N Harding
- Chester A Norgren
- Caroline N Lenz
- Deborah N Priest
- Charles L Norgren
- Nicole Staudinger
- Donald K Norgren
Questions people ask
Does Norgren Family Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Norgren Family Fund give?
$41,900 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $1,750.
Who runs Norgren Family Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Steven C Norgren (Vice President), Julie N Harding (Treasurer), Chester A Norgren (Director) and Caroline N Lenz (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Norgren Family Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.