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The CHRIS NORTON FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) organization that engages in grantmaking primarily in Minnesota and Iowa, focusing on building relationships with nonprofits through invitation-only proposals. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, emphasizing a relationship-based approach to funding. Nonprofits interested in potential collaboration can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
RECEIVE, ADMINISTER, AND DISTRIBUTE FUND TO PROVIDE THERAPY EQUIPMENT AND REHABILITATION OPPORTUNITIES BY PROVIDING GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT WILL ASSIST INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO ARE SUFFERING A BURDEN DUE TO SPINAL CORD INJURIES OR OTHER NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS.
Cause Areas
2
Rehabilitation
Health
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
IRONWOOD SPRINGS CHRISTIAN RANCH INC
$51.6K
63%
MERCY FOUNDATION OF DES MOINES IOWA
$18.6K
23%
CHILDSERVE FOUNDATION INC
$12.2K
15%
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Total No. of Grants
6
Median 1st year grant
$6.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$0
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CHRIS NORTON FOUNDATION?
No. CHRIS NORTON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CHRIS NORTON FOUNDATION give?
CHRIS NORTON FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota and Iowa. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are CHRIS NORTON FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CHRIS NORTON FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $6,120. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
Who did CHRIS NORTON FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, CHRIS NORTON FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 3 grantees. Recent grantees include IRONWOOD SPRINGS CHRISTIAN RANCH INC, MERCY FOUNDATION OF DES MOINES IOWA, and CHILDSERVE FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CHRIS NORTON FOUNDATION?
CHRIS NORTON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.