The Norton Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Norton Foundation is a private foundation in Falls Church, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.5 million in 45 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $388,500. 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$1.5 million
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$388,500
- Assets$11.3 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.6 million the year before.
13% 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 | $1.0 million | 34 | $4.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 40 | $7.3 million |
| 2025 | $1.5 million | 45 | $11.3 million |
How to apply
The Norton 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 Norton Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 16 | $700,656 |
| Florida | 5 | $239,000 |
| District of Columbia | 11 | $230,000 |
| Maryland | 5 | $160,000 |
| New York | 1 | $50,000 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $45,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Youth for Tomorrow | General support | $388,500 |
| Naples Children Education Fund | General Support | $200,000 |
| Holistic Haitian Alliance | General support | $113,456 |
| Crohns & Colitis Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Let's Go Boys and Girls | General support | $50,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General Support | $50,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | General Support | $50,000 |
| Great American Community Kitchen | General Support | $35,000 |
| DC Central Kitchen | General support | $25,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General support | $25,000 |
| Refugees International | General support | $25,000 |
| Food N' Friends | General support | $25,000 |
| The ALS Association DCMDVA Chapter | General support | $25,000 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Latina Student Fund | General Support | $25,000 |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank of SW Corridor | General Support | $25,000 |
| V Foundation for Cancer Research | General Support | $25,000 |
| Washington Episcopal School | General Support | $25,000 |
| Women Giving Back Inc | General Support | $25,000 |
| St Coletta of Greater Washington | General support | $20,000 |
| Arlington Food Assistance Center | General support | $20,000 |
| Fairfax Casa | General support | $20,000 |
| Veteran Success Resource Group | General Support | $20,000 |
| Fear 2 Freedom | General support | $13,700 |
| New Roots Haiti | General support | $10,000 |
| Wolf Trap Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Guadalupe Center | General support | $10,000 |
| Lake Toxaway Charities | General support | $10,000 |
| Emmaus House | General support | $10,000 |
| Bishop John T Walker School for Boys | General support | $10,000 |
| Prince William County Community Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Capital Impact Partners | General support | $10,000 |
| Washington Jesuit Academy | General Support | $10,000 |
| P4H Global | General Support | $10,000 |
| Literacy Council of Montgomery County | General support | $10,000 |
| Mortel High Hopes for Haiti Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| ALS United North Carolina | General Support | $10,000 |
| George Washington University | General Support | $10,000 |
| Vienna Jammers | General Support | $5,000 |
| Spur Local | General Support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Howard R Norton
- Patsy T Norton
- Jill M Norton
- Jonathan R Norton
- Timothy M Norton
Questions people ask
Does The Norton Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Norton Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2025, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The Norton Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Howard R Norton (Treasurer/Secretary), Patsy T Norton (Director), Jill M Norton (Director) and Jonathan R Norton (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Norton Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and international.