The Norton Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Norton Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Louisville, Kentucky. In tax year 2024 it gave $747,500 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $17,500 and the largest $70,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$747,500
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$17,500
- Largest grant$70,000
- Assets$15.2 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2024 was down from $749,740 the year before.
10% 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 | $749,740 | 37 | $14.5 million |
| 2024 | $747,500 | 30 | $15.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Meredith Erickson PO Box 6262, Louisville, KY 40206 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (502) 893-9549 |
| What to submit | The application must include an outline of the project, a budget of all income & expenses and a copy of the IRS determination letter verifying the organization's exempt status. The applications are filed in triplicate and are maintained by the foundation's executive director. |
| Deadlines | Quarterly |
| Restrictions | No grants are made to individuals or private foundations. Local charitable needs are given first priority. |
What The Norton Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 27 | $700,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $20,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Waldorf School of Louisville | Education | $70,000 |
| Berry Center Inc | General operations | $60,000 |
| Dare to Care | General operations | $50,000 |
| Food Literacy Project at Oxmoor Farm | General operations | $50,000 |
| Parks Alliance of Louisville Inc | General operations | $50,000 |
| Portland Museum Inc | General operations | $50,000 |
| University of Louisville Foundation Inc | Education | $50,000 |
| Wilderness Louisville Inc | Environmental education | $35,000 |
| Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts | Arts education | $25,000 |
| Louisville Public Media | General operations | $25,000 |
| Maryhurst | General operations | $25,000 |
| The University of Virginia | General operations | $25,000 |
| 300 for 300 | General operations | $20,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Louisville Inc | General operations | $20,000 |
| Steam Exchange Community Arts Center Inc | General operations | $20,000 |
| Americana Community Center | General operations | $15,000 |
| Louisville Academy of Music Inc | General operations | $15,000 |
| Louisville Leopard Percussionists Inc | Arts education | $15,000 |
| Neighborhood House | General operations | $15,000 |
| Passionist Earth & Spirit Center Inc | General operations | $15,000 |
| Louisville Folk School Inc | Arts education | $15,000 |
| 21st Century Parks Inc | General operations | $10,000 |
| Actors Theatre of Louisville Inc | General operations | $10,000 |
| Cabbage Patch Settlement House Inc | General operations | $10,000 |
| Dreams With Wings Inc | General operations | $10,000 |
| Heuser Hearing & Language Academy | Education | $10,000 |
| Lighthouse Promise Inc | Education | $10,000 |
| Lou Tate Foundation Inc | General operations | $10,000 |
| Young Authors Greenhouse | Education | $10,000 |
| Philanthrophy Southeast | General operations | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jane Newton
- Meredith Erickson
- Margaret Keith
- S Brandon Coan
Questions people ask
Does The Norton Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Quarterly.
How much does The Norton Foundation Inc give?
$747,500 in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $17,500.
Who runs The Norton Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Jane Newton (President), Meredith Erickson (Executive Director/Secretary), Margaret Keith (Vice President) and S Brandon Coan (Director).
What does The Norton Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.