Norathco Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Norathco Foundation is a private foundation in Ithaca, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $161,500 in 55 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$161,500
- Number of grants55
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$3.9 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was up from $140,500 the year before.
9% of its 2025 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 | $151,500 | 54 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $140,500 | 52 | $3.6 million |
| 2025 | $161,500 | 55 | $3.9 million |
How to apply
Norathco 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 Norathco Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 45 | $125,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $7,500 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $3,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $2,500 |
| Washington | 1 | $2,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Reproductive Rights | General support | $10,000 |
| Collegiate School | General support | $10,000 |
| Friends of Stewart Park | General support | $10,000 |
| Reproductive Freedom for All Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Wharton Studio Museum | General support | $10,000 |
| 7th Art CorporationCinemapolis | General support | $5,000 |
| British Schools and Universities Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Harvard College Fund | General support | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | General support | $5,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | General support | $3,000 |
| Cancer Resource Center of the Finger Lakes | General support | $3,000 |
| Cayuga Medical Center Foundation | General support | $3,000 |
| Center for Transformative Action | General support | $3,000 |
| Cornell Cinema | General support | $3,000 |
| Food Bank of the Southern Tier | General support | $3,000 |
| FOODNET Meals on Wheels | General support | $3,000 |
| Historic Ithaca | General support | $3,000 |
| KCRW | General support | $3,000 |
| Mount Sinai Hospital Dubin Breast Center | General support | $3,000 |
| Wild Center | General support | $3,000 |
| Yale Alumni Fund | General support | $3,000 |
| Brown Annual Fund | General support | $2,500 |
| Northeastern University | General support | $2,500 |
| Village of Cayuga Heights | General support | $2,500 |
| Covenant House | General support | $2,000 |
| Downtown Ithaca Childrens Center | General support | $2,000 |
| Family & Children's Service of Ithaca | General support | $2,000 |
| Finger Lakes Toy Library | General support | $2,000 |
| FRISBETrafalgar | General support | $2,000 |
| History Center in Tompkins County | General support | $2,000 |
| Hospicare | General support | $2,000 |
| Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services | General support | $2,000 |
| Ithaca Public Education Initiative | General support | $2,000 |
| Racker | General support | $2,000 |
| Sciencenter | General support | $2,000 |
| State Theatre of Ithaca Inc | General support | $2,000 |
| Suicide Prevention & Crisis Service | General support | $2,000 |
| Urban Resources Initiative | General support | $2,000 |
| Wcny | General support | $2,000 |
| Wrvo | General support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Frederick D Cowett
Questions people ask
Does Norathco Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Norathco Foundation give?
$161,500 in tax year 2025, across 55 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Norathco Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Frederick D Cowett (Sole Director,pres.,treas.).
What does Norathco Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.