The Lloyd and Vivian Noble Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Lloyd and Vivian Noble Foundation is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.9 million in 22 grants; the typical grant was $67,500 and the largest $600,000. 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$2.9 million
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$67,500
- Largest grant$600,000
- Assets$64.0 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.1 million the year before.
9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.1 million | 31 | $61.1 million |
| 2024 | $2.9 million | 22 | $64.0 million |
How to apply
The Lloyd and Vivian Noble 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 The Lloyd and Vivian Noble Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 7 | $1.4 million |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $685,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $262,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $150,000 |
| California | 1 | $150,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $100,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $50,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $50,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $38,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Leading the Way | Operating fund | $600,000 |
| Family Research Council | Operating fund | $450,000 |
| Help the Persecuted | Operating fund | $300,000 |
| Whitefield Academy | Operating fund | $250,000 |
| Susan B Anthony Sba List Foundation | Operating fund | $200,000 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | Operating fund | $150,000 |
| Prager University Foundation | Operating fund | $150,000 |
| Southeastern Legal Foundation Inc | Operating fund | $150,000 |
| Family Leader Foundation | Operating fund | $100,000 |
| Capital Research Center | Operating fund | $75,000 |
| Center for Renewing America | Operating fund | $75,000 |
| Jacob's Ladder Inc | Operating fund | $60,000 |
| Compass | Operating fund | $50,000 |
| Heritage Foundation | Operating fund | $50,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Operating fund | $50,000 |
| Focus on the Family | Operating fund | $38,000 |
| Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies | Operating fund | $35,000 |
| University Christian Ministries | Operating fund | $32,000 |
| Theological Horizons | Operating fund | $30,000 |
| Good Samaritan Health Center | Operating fund | $25,000 |
| Network of Enlightened Women | Operating fund | $25,000 |
| Center for the Visually Impaired | Operating fund | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Vivian Noble Dubose
- Sam I Dubose
- Virginia Noble Heckman
- Michael A Youssef
- Tom Chorey
- William H Skinner Jr
- Maria A Noble
Questions people ask
Does The Lloyd and Vivian Noble Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Lloyd and Vivian Noble Foundation give?
$2.9 million in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $67,500.
Who runs The Lloyd and Vivian Noble Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Vivian Noble Dubose (Chairman/Trustee), Sam I Dubose (Sectretary/Treasurer/Trust), Virginia Noble Heckman (President/Trustee) and Michael A Youssef (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Lloyd and Vivian Noble Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research and education.