Private foundation · EIN 30-6701268 · Austin, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

David and Judy Norsworthy Charitable Tr

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 12 grants paid, $1.4M total, median $100K. 100% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
12
$1.4M
Median grant
$100K
Stays in TX
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$25M

Grants paid in 2025

12 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Red ArenaDripping Springs, TXTo support charitable purpose$250K
The Rescued Animals Second Chance ILubbock, TXTo support charitable purpose$150K
Kerrville Pets AliveKerrville, TXTo support charitable purpose$103K
Hill Ctry Soc for Prev of Cruelty OFredericksburg, TXTo support charitable purpose$100K
Living Grace Canine RanchGeorgetown, TXTo support charitable purpose$100K
The Joyful Horse ProjectBastrop, TXTo support charitable purpose$100K
Habitat for Horses IncAlvin, TXTo support charitable purpose$100K
The Pegasus ProjectBen Wheeler, TXTo support charitable purpose$100K
Mission K9 Rescue IncMagnolia, TXTo support charitable purpose$100K
Saving Hope Animal RescueFort Worth, TXTo support charitable purpose$100K
Tadsaw IncSan Antonio, TXTo support charitable purpose$100K
Sunny Creek Ranch Equine ServicesMontgomery, TXTo support charitable purpose$75K

About this foundation

David and Judy Norsworthy Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Austin, Texas, administered in care of Frost Bank Trustee, tax-exempt since 2022. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does David and Judy Norsworthy Charitable Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does David and Judy Norsworthy Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.4M across 12 grants, a median of $100K.

Where does David and Judy Norsworthy Charitable Tr give?

Texas (12 grants), per its latest filing.

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