The Noom Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Noom Foundation is a private foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $812,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $12,500 and the largest $500,000. 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$812,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$12,500
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$8.2 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was up from $325,000 the year before.
47% 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 | $200,000 | 6 | $5.9 million |
| 2024 | $325,000 | 16 | $7.5 million |
| 2025 | $812,000 | 19 | $8.2 million |
How to apply
The Noom 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 The Noom Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 5 | $536,000 |
| California | 1 | $100,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
| Colorado | 6 | $46,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $45,000 |
| New York | 2 | $16,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $15,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Rowing Foundation | General fund | $500,000 |
| The Trust for Public Land | General fund | $100,000 |
| Harvard University | General fund | $50,000 |
| American Rivers | General fund | $25,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | General fund | $20,000 |
| Ohio Voice | General fund | $15,000 |
| Squam Lakes Conservation Society | General fund | $15,000 |
| State Democracy Project | General fund | $15,000 |
| The Sculpture Center | General fund | $15,000 |
| American Indian College Fund | General fund | $12,500 |
| First Nations Development | General fund | $12,500 |
| Big City Mountaineers | General fund | $7,500 |
| The Growhaus | General fund | $7,500 |
| Bike Cleveland | General fund | $5,000 |
| Colorado Open Lands | General fund | $4,000 |
| Western Rivers Company | General fund | $4,000 |
| Denver Streets Partnership | General fund | $2,000 |
| Manufacturing Advocacy & Growth Network Inc | General fund | $1,000 |
| The Somo Project | General fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Pamela Conover
- Jonathan Adams
- Michael Novak
Questions people ask
Does The Noom Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Noom Foundation give?
$812,000 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $12,500.
Who runs The Noom Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Pamela Conover (President), Jonathan Adams (Secretary/Treasurer) and Michael Novak (Director).
What does The Noom Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and environment and conservation.