Private foundation · EIN 42-1360519 · Tucson, Arizona

Norkaitis Family Charities Inc

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: 18 grants paid, $142K total, median $4,500. 39% of grants stayed in Arizona. Stated restrictions: N/A

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
18
$142K
Median grant
$4,500
Stays in AZ
39%
of grants
Deadline
N/A
Assets
$3.7M

How to apply

No requirements Contact: Florence M Burch, 6273 N Desert Moon Loop, Tucson, Az, 5152211506 Deadlines: N/A Restrictions: N/A

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYCharitable$30K
Banner Health FoundationsPhoenix, AZCharitable$15K
St Pius Roman Catholic ParishTucson, AZCharitable$15K
Tmc FoundationTucson, AZCharitable$15K
San Miguel High SchoolTucson, AZCharitable$10K
Shoulder to Shoulder FoundationHauppauge, NYCharitable$10K
Ronald McDonald House IaDes Moines, IACharitable$7,000
CASA MariaTucson, AZCharitable$5,000
Des Moines Catholic Worker HouseDes Moines, IACharitable$5,000
Cross Catholic OutreachBoca Raton, FLCharitable$4,000
Dmacc FoundationAnkeny, IACharitable$4,000
Sacred Heart Catholic WdmWest Des Moines, IACharitable$4,000
The Bridge ChurchWaukesha, WICharitable$4,000
Catholic Tuition Support OrganizationTucson, AZCharitable$3,062
Ronald McDonald House AzTucson, AZCharitable$3,000
Sisters of MercyOmaha, NECharitable$3,000
Wdm Social ServicesWest Des Moines, IACharitable$3,000
UnboundKansas City, KSCharitable$1,800

By state: Arizona 7 · New York 2 · Iowa 5 · Florida 1 · Wisconsin 1 · Nebraska 1

About this foundation

Norkaitis Family Charities Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Tucson, Arizona, tax-exempt since 1991. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Norkaitis Family Charities Inc 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 Norkaitis Family Charities Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $142K across 18 grants, a median of $4,500.

Where does Norkaitis Family Charities Inc give?

Arizona (7 grants), New York (2 grants), Iowa (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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