Norwood Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Norwood Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Garden City, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $172,000 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $21,500. 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$172,000
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$21,500
- Assets$3.8 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2025 was up from $145,030 the year before.
24% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $160,000 | 31 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $145,030 | 32 | $3.6 million |
| 2025 | $172,000 | 34 | $3.8 million |
How to apply
Norwood Foundation Inc 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 Norwood Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 16 | $66,000 |
| Connecticut | 5 | $22,500 |
| Iowa | 1 | $21,500 |
| Montana | 3 | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 2 | $9,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross - la Fires | General purpose | $21,500 |
| Middlesex School | General purpose | $10,000 |
| North Shore Hospital | General purpose | $10,000 |
| The Southampton Animal Shelter | General purpose | $10,000 |
| The Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation | General purpose | $7,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Big Sky Discovery Academy | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Bozeman Field School | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Bozeman Health Foundation | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Brunswick School | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Christ Church Greenwich | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Cirque Lodge Foundation | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Cold Spring Harbor Lab | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Colgate University | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Duke University | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Greenwich Academy | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Greenwich Hospital | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery Foundation | General purpose | $5,000 |
| New York Hospital | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Piping Rock Scholarship Fund | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Smile Train | General purpose | $5,000 |
| St John's Hospital-Jackson | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Teaching Matters | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Bloomingdale School of Music | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Family Centers | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Green Vale School | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Kieve-Wavus | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Old Westbury Gardens | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Parrish Art Museum | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Penny's Flight Foundation | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Peace 4 Kids | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Friends Academy | General purpose | $1,500 |
| National Musuem of Racing | General purpose | $1,000 |
| St John's of Lattingtown | General purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Townsend W Bancroft
- Jennifer B Kelter
Questions people ask
Does Norwood Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Norwood Foundation Inc give?
$172,000 in tax year 2025, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Norwood Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Townsend W Bancroft (President) and Jennifer B Kelter (Vice President).
What does Norwood Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.