Norris Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Norris Family Foundation is a private foundation in Charlotte, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $66,000 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $2,250 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$66,000
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$2,250
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2025 was down from $66,821 the year before.
41% of its 2025 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 | $62,000 | 17 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $66,821 | 23 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $66,000 | 22 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
Norris Family 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 Norris Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 5 | $27,500 |
| North Carolina | 10 | $21,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $3,500 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $3,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Arts of Central Florida | To make art more accessible to all, so that everyone can live in a more inspiring and enriching community. | $10,000 |
| Mite | Operation | $8,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Ce | Fight hunger and feed hope | $5,000 |
| The Lyric Theatre | Expand cultural and arts education programming while preserving our historic landmark | $5,000 |
| Maltz Jupiter Theatre | Provide all who attend performances or participate in educational offerings exciting, compelling and meaningfull experiences | $5,000 |
| Tpusa | To identify, educate, train, and organize students to promote the priciples of fiscal responsibility, free markets, and limited government | $5,000 |
| Hillsdale College | To support academic excellece and institutional independence | $5,000 |
| Dilworth Center | To assist with addiction recovery prorgams | $2,500 |
| Inreach | To empower individiuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities | $2,500 |
| Randolph College | Prepare students to engage the world critically and creativly, live and work honorably, and expericne life abundantly. | $2,500 |
| Nature Conservancy of FL | Protecting the lands and waters of the sunshine state | $2,500 |
| Children of Vietnam | To lift children out of poverty in vietnam, | $2,000 |
| Northeast State | To support the john r king aviation scholarship | $2,000 |
| Barter Theatre | To enrich lives through extraordinary theatre. | $1,000 |
| Big Laurel Church | Fund the ministries of the church. | $1,000 |
| Charlotte Rescue Mission | To assist with addiction recovery programs | $1,000 |
| Children's Hope Alliance | To provide a safe, healing journey for hurting children and families, creating hope. | $1,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Charlotte Chapter | Support research and treatment of cystic fibrosis | $1,000 |
| Jamie Kimble Foundation | Stop intimate partner violence and abuse before it starts | $1,000 |
| Misty Meadows Mitey Riders | To further their mission to help children with special needs. | $1,000 |
| Saint Jude | To advance cures for pediatric catastrophic diseases trhough research and treatment | $1,000 |
| Mission Lexingon | Reflecting god's love by meeting the needs of our neighbors | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Cheryl A Norris
- Laura N Robinson
- Edwin Ward Norris
Questions people ask
Does Norris Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Norris Family Foundation give?
$66,000 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $2,250.
Who runs Norris Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Cheryl A Norris (Secretary and Director), Laura N Robinson (President and Director) and Edwin Ward Norris (Treasurer and Director).
What does Norris Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.