AI Summary
The Norman Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, operating primarily through invitation-only grants. In 2023, the foundation awarded a total of $160,000 across 63 grantees, but it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with The Norman Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
WORLD BICYCLE RELIEF NFP
Chicago, IL
$78K
9%
CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES
Anchorage, AK
$42.5K
5%
COLORADO MOUNTAIN CLUB FOUNDATION
Denver, CO
$36K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
28
Median 1st year grant
$3K
Median 2nd year grant
$2.8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Norman Foundation?
No. The Norman Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Norman Foundation give?
The Norman Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Alaska, Oregon, and Colorado. 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 The Norman Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Norman Foundation fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $3,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Norman Foundation make each year?
In 2023, The Norman Foundation awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $160 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Norman Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, The Norman Foundation awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include WORLD BICYCLE RELIEF NFP, CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES, and COLORADO MOUNTAIN CLUB FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Norman Foundation?
The Norman Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.