Norwell Fund
Preselected recipients only
Norwell Fund is a private foundation in Big Timber, Montana. In tax year 2024 it gave $97,485 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $12,000. 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$97,485
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$12,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was up from $89,500 the year before.
44% 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 | $89,500 | 42 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $97,485 | 36 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
Norwell 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 Norwell Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 24 | $56,485 |
| New York | 2 | $12,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $6,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $5,000 |
| Arizona | 3 | $3,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $3,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sweet Grass Arts Alliance | To further the charitable acts of the organization. | $12,000 |
| Keuka College Scholorship | To provide tuition assistance to students. | $7,000 |
| Hospitality House Senior Center | To further the charitable acts of the organization. | $6,485 |
| Charity Navigatororg | To further the charitable acts of the organization. | $6,000 |
| Individual | To further the charitable acts of the organization. | $5,000 |
| Individual | To further the charitable acts of the organization. | $5,000 |
| Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance | To further the charitable acts of the organization. | $5,000 |
| Meic | To further the charitable acts of the organization. | $5,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | To further the charitable acts of the organization. | $5,000 |
| The Carter Center Inc | To further the charitable acts of the organization. | $5,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | The Center for Reproductive Rights uses the power of law to advance reproductive rights as fundamental human rights around the world. | $5,000 |
| Individual | To further the charitable acts of the organization. | $3,000 |
| Valley of the Flowers Project | To further the charitable acts of the organization. | $2,500 |
| Individual | To further the charitable acts of the organization. | $2,000 |
| Individual | To further the charitable acts of the organization. | $2,000 |
| Bozeman Senior Center | To further the charitable acts of the organization. | $2,000 |
| Friends of MT PBS | To further the charitable acts of the organization. | $1,000 |
| Individual | To further the charitable acts of the organization. | $1,000 |
| Museum of the Rockies | To further the charitable acts of the organization. | $1,000 |
| Individual | To further the charitable acts of the organization. | $1,000 |
| Individual | To further the charitable acts of the organization. | $1,000 |
| MT Foodbank Network | To further the charitable acts of the organization. | $1,000 |
| Arizona Trail Association | To further the charitable acts of the organization. | $1,000 |
| Worc | To further the charitable acts of the organization. | $1,000 |
| Friends of Saguaro National Park | To further the charitable acts of the organization. | $1,000 |
| Individual | To further the charitable acts of the organization. | $1,000 |
| League of Conservation Voters Edu F | To further the charitable acts of the organization. | $1,000 |
| Individual | To further the charitable acts of the organization. | $1,000 |
| MT Shakespeare in the Parks | To further the charitable acts of the organization. | $1,000 |
| Individual | To further the charitable acts of the organization. | $1,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy in Montana | To further the charitable acts of the organization. | $1,000 |
| Human Resource Development Council | To further the charitable acts of the organization. | $1,000 |
| Forward Montana Foundation | To further the charitable acts of the organization. | $1,000 |
| Hearts and Hands Hospice | To further the charitable acts of the organization. | $1,000 |
| Bozeman Library Friends and Foundat | To further the charitable acts of the organization. | $1,000 |
| Cottonwood Resource Council | To further the charitable acts of the organization. | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Linda McMullen
- Jason Smith
Questions people ask
Does Norwell Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Norwell Fund give?
$97,485 in tax year 2024, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Norwell Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Linda McMullen (President) and Jason Smith (Director).
What does Norwell Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, seniors and education.