David and Judy Norsworthy Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
David and Judy Norsworthy Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.4 million in 12 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$1.4 million
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$30.0 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
11% 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 | $1.1 million | 5 | $28.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 10 | $29.1 million |
| 2025 | $1.4 million | 12 | $30.0 million |
How to apply
David and Judy Norsworthy Charitable Trust 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 David and Judy Norsworthy Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 12 | $1.4 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | To support charitable purpose | $250,000 |
| The Rescued Animals Second Chance I | To support charitable purpose | $150,000 |
| Individual | To support charitable purpose | $102,500 |
| Hill Ctry Soc for Prev of Cruelty o | To support charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| Individual | To support charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| The Joyful Horse Project | To support charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| Habitat for Horses Inc | To support charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| The Pegasus Project | To support charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| Mission K9 Rescue Inc | To support charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| Saving Hope Animal Rescue | To support charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| TADSAW Inc | To support charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| Sunny Creek Ranch Equine Services | To support charitable purpose | $75,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Frost Bank
Questions people ask
Does David and Judy Norsworthy Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does David and Judy Norsworthy Charitable Trust give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs David and Judy Norsworthy Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Frost Bank (Trustee).
What does David and Judy Norsworthy Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals.