Norger Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Norger Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $87,100 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $400 and the largest $50,000. 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$87,100
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$400
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was up from $37,575 the year before.
30% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $126,530 | 21 | $2.2 million |
| 2023 | $37,575 | 32 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $87,100 | 20 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
Norger 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 Norger Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 9 | $33,600 |
| Connecticut | 5 | $1,800 |
| Illinois | 1 | $500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $500 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $300 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $250 |
| California | 1 | $150 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lehigh University | General support | $50,000 |
| Westchester Jewish Community Services Inc | General support | $26,000 |
| White Plains Hospital Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Ballet Theatre Foundation Inc (American Ballet Theatre) | General support | $600 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocates Inc (Casa-Nyc) | General support | $500 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Greater New York Chapter | General support | $500 |
| Greenwich United Way | General support | $500 |
| Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps | General support | $500 |
| UJA Federation of Greenwich Inc | General support | $500 |
| University of Chicago | General support | $500 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | General support | $300 |
| American Heart Association Inc | General support | $300 |
| Albert Einstein College of Medicine | General support | $250 |
| Bronx High School of Science Alumni Foundation Inc | General support | $250 |
| Fordham University | General support | $250 |
| Greenwich Ems | General support | $250 |
| Sound Beach Volunteer Fire Department | General support | $250 |
| Syracuse University | General support | $250 |
| West Point Jewish Chapel Fund | General support | $250 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind | General support | $150 |
Officers and trustees
- Geraldine Merksamer
- Hume R Steyer
- Gregg D Merksamer
- Morgan Rutman
Questions people ask
Does Norger Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Norger Foundation give?
$87,100 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $400.
Who runs Norger Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Geraldine Merksamer (President Until 7/8/25), Hume R Steyer (Secretary), Gregg D Merksamer (Vice President/President) and Morgan Rutman (Chief Investment Officer).
What does Norger Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.