Norton Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Norton Family Foundation is a private foundation in Lorain, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $145,000 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$145,000
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was up from $132,500 the year before.
18% 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 | $122,703 | 19 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $132,500 | 21 | $2.7 million |
| 2025 | $145,000 | 22 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
Norton 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 Norton Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 18 | $132,660 |
| Washington | 1 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $340 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Operating support | $20,000 |
| Lorain Historical Society | Operating Support | $12,000 |
| Lorain County Community College Foundation | Support Services & Scholarship Fund | $11,000 |
| St Bernadette School | School renovations | $11,000 |
| American Red Cross - Northern Ohio Region | Emergency Relief | $10,000 |
| Footpath Foundation | Support Summer Camp | $10,000 |
| Lorain Port Authority | Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Magnificat High School | Scholarship support | $10,000 |
| North Helpline | Greatest Need | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic | Avon Ohio Food Pantry | $5,000 |
| Family Planning Services of Lorain County | Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Good Knights of Lorain County | Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Lake Ridge Academy | Scholarship support | $5,000 |
| Lorain County Free Clinic | Medical Supplies | $5,000 |
| Neighborhood Alliance | Operating Support | $5,000 |
| FireFish Arts | Festival Support | $4,000 |
| Camp Ideas | Support Summer Camps | $3,000 |
| Cold Creek Foundation | Operations Support | $1,000 |
| Gardiner Food Pantry | Greatest need | $1,000 |
| Sweetgrass Advocacy | Greatest Need | $1,000 |
| Blessing House | Support Operations | $660 |
| Common Roots | Operating Support | $340 |
Officers and trustees
- Benjamin Norton
- Brenda Norton
- Bradley Norton
- Deborah Norton
- Brent Norton
- Gretchen Norton
Questions people ask
Does Norton Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Norton Family Foundation give?
$145,000 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Norton Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Benjamin Norton (Chairman), Brenda Norton (Secretary), Bradley Norton (Trustee) and Deborah Norton (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Norton Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, food and hunger and arts and culture.