The Ray and Tye Noorda Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Ray and Tye Noorda Foundation is a private foundation in Lindon, Utah. In tax year 2024 it gave $29.5 million in 62 grants; the typical grant was $325,000 and the largest $5.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$29.5 million
- Number of grants62
- Typical grant$325,000
- Largest grant$5.0 million
- Assets$100 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was up from $20.2 million the year before.
53% of its 2024 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 | $20.2 million | 39 | $115 million |
| 2024 | $29.5 million | 62 | $100 million |
How to apply
The Ray and Tye Noorda 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 Ray and Tye Noorda Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to California. It also paid $3.5 million in 8 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 11 | $5.7 million |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5.0 million |
| New York | 5 | $2.9 million |
| Utah | 17 | $2.5 million |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $2.1 million |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $1.8 million |
| Vermont | 2 | $1.1 million |
| Illinois | 1 | $800,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $675,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $640,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Against Malaria Foundation | Humanitarian | $5.0 million |
| Evidence Action | Humanitarian | $1.5 million |
| Id Insight Inc | Humanitarian | $1.0 million |
| Educate Girls | Humanitarian | $1.0 million |
| Effective Ventures Foundation | Humanitarian | $1.0 million |
| Helen Keller International | Humanitarian | $1.0 million |
| Living Goods | Humanitarian | $1.0 million |
| Muso | Humanitarian | $1.0 million |
| Onegoal | Humanitarian | $800,000 |
| The Boma Project | Humanitarian | $750,000 |
| Ashoka - All America | Humanitarian | $640,000 |
| Visionspring | Humanitarian | $625,000 |
| Development Media International | Humanitarian | $600,000 |
| Namati | Humanitarian | $600,000 |
| Splash International | Humanitarian | $600,000 |
| Medic Mobile | Humanitarian | $550,000 |
| Educate | Humanitarian | $500,000 |
| Friends of Switchpoint | Humanitarian | $500,000 |
| Integrate Health | Humanitarian | $500,000 |
| Lwala Community Alliance | Humanitarian | $500,000 |
| Proximity Designs | Humanitarian | $500,000 |
| Spark Microgrants | Humanitarian | $500,000 |
| Ubongo International | Humanitarian | $500,000 |
| Village Enterprise | Humanitarian | $500,000 |
| Bridge - Liberia | Humanitarian | $400,000 |
| Givedirectly | Humanitarian | $400,000 |
| Healthy Kidsbrighter Future | Humanitarian | $400,000 |
| Odyssey House Inc - Utah | Humanitarian | $400,000 |
| Pivot Works Inc | Humanitarian | $400,000 |
| Room to Grow | Humanitarian | $400,000 |
| Himalayan Cataract Project | Humanitarian | $350,000 |
| American Heart Association | Humanitarian | $300,001 |
| Earth Enable Inc | Humanitarian | $300,000 |
| FOOD4EDUCATION | Humanitarian | $300,000 |
| Imagine Worldwide | Humanitarian | $300,000 |
| Project Healthy Children-Sanku | Humanitarian | $300,000 |
| Volunteers of America | Humanitarian | $300,000 |
| African Visionary Fund | Humanitarian | $250,000 |
| Building Tomorrow | Humanitarian | $250,000 |
| Ceres Inc | Humanitarian | $250,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Raye Marie Kriedel
- Taylor M Kreidel
- Brent Noorda
Questions people ask
Does The Ray and Tye Noorda Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Ray and Tye Noorda Foundation give?
$29.5 million in tax year 2024, across 62 grants, with a typical grant of $325,000.
Who runs The Ray and Tye Noorda Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Raye Marie Kriedel (Trustee), Taylor M Kreidel (Trustee) and Brent Noorda (Trustee).
What does The Ray and Tye Noorda Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, health and youth programs.