Norn Group

San Francisco, CA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
87-1540960
Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
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San Francisco, CA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
87-1540960
Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

2021

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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Norn Group is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in Massachusetts, California, and New York, having paid out a total of $6.8 million across 17 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with Norn Group can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

The organization supports research to help people to live better and live longer.
Total Funding Given

$6.8M

2024
Grantees funded
17
Multi-year grantees
12%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

21

Median 1st year grant
$330K
Median 2nd year grant
$357.5K
M
Martin Borch Jensen
Board Member
A
Adam Marblestone
Board Member
L
Laura Deming
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Norn Group?
No. Norn Group does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Norn Group give?
Norn Group primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, California, and New York. 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 Norn Group’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Norn Group fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $330 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Norn Group make each year?
In 2024, Norn Group awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $6.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Norn Group fund recently?
In 2024, Norn Group awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK, NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, and THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Norn Group?
Norn Group does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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