The Norby Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Norby Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $42,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $17,000. 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$42,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$17,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $38,000 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $37,500 | 4 | $894,680 |
| 2024 | $38,000 | 4 | $999,396 |
| 2025 | $42,000 | 5 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
The Norby Family 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 4 | $38,000 |
| California | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foothills Gateway Inc | ACS Respite, DD Waiver Program Therapies, and Person Center Training | $17,000 |
| Thinkhumanity Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Denver Inc | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation | DeJa Vu Event | $5,000 |
| Center for Humane Technology | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ronald Norby
- Vicki Norby
- Wade A Norby
Questions people ask
Does The Norby Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Norby Family Foundation give?
$42,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs The Norby Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ronald Norby (Pres, Dir, Sec), Vicki Norby (Dir, VP) and Wade A Norby (Dir, VP).