Norfolk Southern Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Norfolk Southern Foundation is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.4 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $4.4 million and the largest $4.4 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$4.4 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$4.4 million
- Largest grant$4.4 million
- Assets$730,143
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was down from $7.9 million the year before.
100% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $7.9 million | 1 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $4.4 million | 1 | $730,143 |
How to apply
Norfolk Southern 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
All of its grants went to recipients in Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 1 | $4.4 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Available upon request | Operational support unless otherwise noted | $4.4 million |
Officers and trustees
- Mark R George
- Elizabeth J Talton-Buck
- J Jeremy Ballard
- Claude E Elkins
- John F Orr
- Jason A Zampi
- Joseph C Wolfe
- Jeffrey C Behymer
- Wendy Y Bowles
- Shannon L Eppers
- Kristin N Hoffman
- Kristen A Kohler
- Austin L Palmer
- Randy L Shilling
- William T Carter
Questions people ask
Does Norfolk Southern Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Norfolk Southern Foundation give?
$4.4 million in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $4.4 million.
Who runs Norfolk Southern Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mark R George (Chairman, President and CEO), Elizabeth J Talton-Buck (Vice President, Exec. Officer), J Jeremy Ballard (Vice President, Trustee) and Claude E Elkins (Vice President, Trustee) among 15 officers and trustees.