Norvell Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Norvell Family Foundation is a private foundation in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In tax year 2025 it gave $325,000 in 41 grants; the typical grant was $3,250 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 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$325,000
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$3,250
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2025 was up from $275,000 the year before.
12% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $220,000 | 36 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $275,000 | 40 | $2.5 million |
| 2025 | $325,000 | 41 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
Norvell 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 Norvell Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 5 | $107,000 |
| California | 7 | $51,531 |
| Oregon | 3 | $45,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $31,719 |
| New Mexico | 12 | $29,250 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 7 | $19,750 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $5,250 |
| Alabama | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tulsa Ballet Theater Inc | Support | $50,000 |
| Arsha-Vidya-Pitam | Support | $31,719 |
| Chinmaya Mission West | Support | $31,719 |
| Alsacst Jude Children's | Support | $25,000 |
| Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma | Support | $25,000 |
| John 316 Mission | Support | $25,000 |
| The Portland Ballet | Support | $25,000 |
| Northwest Community Conservancy | Support | $10,000 |
| Pearl District Neighborhood Assoc | Support | $10,000 |
| Kitchen Angels Inc | Support | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation | Support | $5,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Inc | Support | $5,000 |
| Southwest Care Center for Aid and Comfort | Support | $5,000 |
| Wildearth Guardians | Support | $5,000 |
| Portico Dance Theatre - Oklahoma Movement | Support | $5,000 |
| Mata Amritanandamayi Center | Support | $4,531 |
| BKS Iyengar Yoga Assoc of Los Angeles | Support | $4,531 |
| Casa Q | Support | $3,500 |
| Lambda Legal Defense | Support | $3,500 |
| National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) | Support | $3,500 |
| The Trevor Project Inc | Support | $3,250 |
| American Civil Liberties | Support | $3,000 |
| Care Gift Center | Support | $3,000 |
| Human Rights Campaign Foundation | Support | $2,750 |
| Jazz Foundation of America Inc | Support | $2,750 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety | Support | $2,500 |
| Giffords Law Center | Support | $2,500 |
| John Hopkins Center for Gun Violence | Support | $2,500 |
| Outpost Productions Inc | Support | $2,500 |
| Transgender Law Center | Support | $2,500 |
| Freedom Oklahoma | Support | $2,000 |
| The Intercept | Support | $2,000 |
| Foundation for National Progress DBA Mother Jones | Support | $1,500 |
| Echo Inc | Support | $1,250 |
| Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico | Support | $1,250 |
| Roadrunner Food Bank | Support | $1,250 |
| The Community Pantry | Support | $1,250 |
| The Food Depot | Support | $1,250 |
| Animal Humane New Mexico | Support | $1,000 |
| Northern New Mexico Radio Foundation | Support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen Norvell
- Merrily Ann Sanzalone
- Joel Gregg Norvell
- David Norvell
Questions people ask
Does Norvell Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Norvell Family Foundation give?
$325,000 in tax year 2025, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $3,250.
Who runs Norvell Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Stephen Norvell (Vice Pres), Merrily Ann Sanzalone (President), Joel Gregg Norvell (Vice Pres) and David Norvell (Vice Pres).
What does Norvell Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, faith communities and food and hunger.