Private foundation · EIN 62-1843614 · Charlotte, North Carolina · Human services

Norris Family Foundation

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: 22 grants paid, $66K total, median $2,250. 45% of grants stayed in North Carolina.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
22
$66K
Median grant
$2,250
Stays in NC
45%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
United Arts of Central FloridaOrlando, FLTo make art more accessible to all, so that everyone can live in a more inspiring and enriching community.$10K
MiteBelmont, NCOperation$8,000
Second Harvest Food Bank of CeOrlando, FLFight hunger and feed hope$5,000
The Lyric TheatreStuart, FLExpand cultural and arts education programming while preserving our historic landmark$5,000
Maltz Jupiter TheatreJupiter, FLProvide all who attend performances or participate in educational offerings exciting, compelling and meaningfull experiences$5,000
TpusaPhoenix, AZTo identify, educate, train, and organize students to promote the priciples of fiscal responsibility, free markets, and limited government$5,000
Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MITo support academic excellece and institutional independence$5,000
Dilworth CenterCharlotte, NCTo assist with addiction recovery prorgams$2,500
InreachCharlotte, NCTo empower individiuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities$2,500
Randolph CollegeLynchburg, VAPrepare students to engage the world critically and creativly, live and work honorably, and expericne life abundantly.$2,500
Nature Conservancy of FlWinter Park, FLProtecting the lands and waters of the sunshine state$2,500
Children of VietnamGreensboro, NCTo lift children out of poverty in vietnam,$2,000
Northeast StateBlountville, TNTo support the john r king aviation scholarship$2,000
Barter TheatreAbingdon, VATo enrich lives through extraordinary theatre.$1,000
Big Laurel ChurchMarshall, NCFund the ministries of the church.$1,000
Charlotte Rescue MissionCharlotte, NCTo assist with addiction recovery programs$1,000
Children's Hope AllianceBarium Springs, NCTo provide a safe, healing journey for hurting children and families, creating hope.$1,000
Cystic Fibrosis Charlotte ChapterCharlotte, NCSupport research and treatment of cystic fibrosis$1,000
Jamie Kimble FoundationCharlotte, NCStop intimate partner violence and abuse before it starts$1,000
Misty Meadows Mitey RidersWaxhaw, NCTo further their mission to help children with special needs.$1,000
Saint JudeJohnson City, TNTo advance cures for pediatric catastrophic diseases trhough research and treatment$1,000
Mission LexingonLexington, SCReflecting god's love by meeting the needs of our neighbors$1,000

By state: Florida 5 · North Carolina 10 · Arizona 1 · Michigan 1 · Virginia 2 · Tennessee 2

About this foundation

Norris Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Charlotte, North Carolina, tax-exempt since 2003. 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 Norris Family Foundation 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 Norris Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $66K across 22 grants, a median of $2,250.

Where does Norris Family Foundation give?

Florida (5 grants), North Carolina (10 grants), Arizona (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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