The Northrop Grumman Foundation
Accepts applications
The Northrop Grumman Foundation is a private foundation in Falls Church, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $12.4 million in 1,284 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $1.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$12.4 million
- Number of grants1,284
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$22.7 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2024 was down from $13.9 million the year before.
43% 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 | $13.9 million | 1,369 | $32.8 million |
| 2024 | $12.4 million | 1,284 | $22.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Northrop Grumman Corporation - Onli 2980 Fairview Park Drive, Falls Church, VA 22042 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (571) 423-9013 |
| What to submit | Employee matching gift program: list organization, amount requested, purpose for which funds are being sought, and proof of tax-exempt status. Employees apply online and are eligible for four matches of up to $2,500 in total. |
| Deadlines | October 31st |
| Restrictions | Ineligible participants include: employees on leave of absence, contract employees, retired employees, and spouses or children of current employees. All recipients of an employee matching gift for education grant must be recognized as a tax exempt organization under us irc section 501(c)(3). |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Northrop Grumman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 46 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 73 | $2.2 million |
| California | 465 | $1.6 million |
| District of Columbia | 25 | $1.3 million |
| Florida | 54 | $1.1 million |
| New York | 38 | $1.1 million |
| Alabama | 27 | $1.0 million |
| Texas | 15 | $1.0 million |
| Maryland | 131 | $944,183 |
| Utah | 28 | $532,044 |
| Connecticut | 7 | $254,325 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Npower | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $1.0 million |
| Robotics Education & Competition Foundation | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $1.0 million |
| Air & Space Forces Association | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $750,000 |
| US Space Rocket Center Ed Fdn | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $590,000 |
| Florida A&m University | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $500,000 |
| California Science Center Fdn | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $400,000 |
| National Science Teaching Assoc | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $310,000 |
| American National Red Cross | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $250,000 |
| Americares Foundation | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $250,000 |
| Baltimore Community Foundation | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $250,000 |
| George Mason Univ Fdn | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $250,000 |
| Greater Washington Partnership | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $250,000 |
| University of Central Florida | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $250,000 |
| University of Utah | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $250,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $250,000 |
| Hopewell Fund | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $210,000 |
| Ascte Foundation | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $200,000 |
| Aises | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $150,000 |
| Mathcounts Foundation | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $150,000 |
| National Engineers Week Fdn | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $150,000 |
| National Society of Black Engineers (Nsbe) | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $150,000 |
| Smithsonian Natl Air & Space Institution | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $150,000 |
| The Campanile Foundation | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $111,250 |
| The UCLA Foundation | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $110,000 |
| University of Alabama Huntsville FDTN | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $110,000 |
| University of Central Florida | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $110,000 |
| University of MD College Park FD | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $110,000 |
| University of Southern Californi | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $110,000 |
| Virginia Tech Foundation | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $110,000 |
| Codeorg | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $100,000 |
| Earth Echo International | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $100,000 |
| Great Minds in STEM | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $100,000 |
| Maryland Academy of Sciences | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $100,000 |
| National Cryptologic Foundation | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $100,000 |
| Wolf Trap Foundation | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $100,000 |
| University of Utah | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $94,000 |
| NC A&t State University | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $80,000 |
| US Naval Academy Foundation | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $75,000 |
| Ual Huntsville Fdn | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $70,000 |
| Cal Poly Pomona Philanthropic FDTN | General operating grants & matching gifts. | $68,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Agartha A Larbi
- Dan McGovern
- Tiffany King
- Ben Abrams
- Aaron Copeland
- Tim Staley
Questions people ask
Does The Northrop Grumman Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: October 31st.
How much does The Northrop Grumman Foundation give?
$12.4 million in tax year 2024, across 1,284 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs The Northrop Grumman Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Agartha A Larbi (President), Dan McGovern (Treasurer), Tiffany King (Secretary) and Ben Abrams (Board Member) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Northrop Grumman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and environment and conservation.