Private foundation · EIN 95-6080374 · Torrance, California

Kenneth T and Eileen L Norris 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 159 grants paid, $14M total, median $30K. 96% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
159
$14M
Median grant
$30K
Stays in CA
96%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$127M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 159 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Children's Hospital Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAFellowship program and impact research$1.1M
American Red Cross Los Angeles RegionLos Angeles, CA2025 los angeles fire victims$1.0M
Torrance Memorial Medical Center Health Care FoundationTorrance, CABehavioral health clinic expansion/integration$800K
Uscnorris Comprehensive Cancer Center - Norris Healthcare Consultation CentLos Angeles, CACancer immunotherapies for diverse patients$750K
City of HopeDuarte, CADual-targeted car-t therapy for glioblastoma$700K
Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterLos Angeles, CACedars-sinai bone health&aging program$600K
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles CountyLos Angeles, CAExhibitions and education programs$575K
California Science Center FoundationLos Angeles, CAOschin air and space center$500K
San Diego Rescue MissionSan Diego, CARooms for new life$350K
Coastal Sage MontessoriCarlsbad, CAPurchase of property$300K
Palos Verdes Performing ArtsRolling Hills Estates, CAPvpa operation$300K
The Lundquist InstituteTorrance, CANorris foundation innovation fund$300K
Huntington Library Art Collections and Botanical GardensSan Marino, CAHistoric asset protection project$250K
Providence Little Company of Mary FoundationTorrance, CAPlcm essential cardiac care enhancement$250K
Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & NewbornsSan Diego, CANemeth nicu follow-up clinic$250K
The Board FundLong Beach, CAUnrestricted/general support$250K
The Beacon House Association of San PedroSan Pedro, CAStaff retention & development$175K
Just in Time for Foster YouthSan Diego, CAJit wellness, wisdom & wealth$170K
Grammy MuseumLos Angeles, CAGrammy museum music education programming$150K
1736 Family Crisis Center 2116 Arlington Ave Suite 200 Los Angeles Ca 9Los Angeles, CAGeneral-operating-support 1736 fcc youth programming$125K
Children's Burn FoundationSherman Oaks, CAFull recovery program$120K
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Los Angeles HarborSan Pedro, CAYouth empowerment and workforce development$115K
John Tracy CenterLos Angeles, CAPediatric audiology$110K
The Board FundLong Beach, CAUnrestricted/general support$110K
Altasea at the Port of Los AngelesSan Pedro, CAOcean stem education programs$100K
California Institute of TechnologyPasadena, CAMd/phd graduate fellowships at caltech$100K
Dientes Community Dental CareSanta Cruz, CAComprehensive dental care for underserved$100K
Fellowship of Christian AthletesCarlsbad, CASan diego fca county-wide initiatives$100K
Little WishesSan Anselmo, CAFunding of little wishes$100K
Mount Wilson InstitutePasadena, CAEducation into the future$100K
United Service Organizations Incorporated (uso West Region)Arlington, VACaring for our service members$100K
American Film InstituteLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating, conservatory scholarships$80K
Long Beach Museum of ArtLong Beach, CAThe book as art and stair and sculpture garden$80K
Shoes That FitClaremont, CAShoes for southern california children$80K
Aquarium of the PacificLong Beach, CAOcean science education program$75K
Los Angeles Maritime InstituteSan Pedro, CATraditional topsail/sail the course$75K
Pacific Battleship Center (battleship Iowa)San Pedro, CASteam at sea$75K
Peninsula Friends of the LibraryPalos Verdes Peninsula, CASunday hours: peninsula center library$75K
Students Run LATarzana, CASrla for the long run$75K
Blind Children's Center IncLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support$70K
Catalina Island ConservancyLong Beach, CAConservation and education on catalina$65K
Keck Graduate Institute of Applied Life SciencesClaremont, CAKgis 2026 sure stem programs$60K
Palos Verdes Art CenterRancho Palos Verdes, CAPvac exhibitions and programs$55K
Autry Museum of the American WestLos Angeles, CA2025-2026 autry exhibitions$50K
Friends of the Girls Academic Leadership AcademyLos Angeles, CAEquity and access in stem$50K
Kassan FoundationAlbuquerque, NMFacing survival$50K
Los Angeles Regional Food BankLos Angeles, CALa county food insecurity$50K
Museum of Making Music a Division of the Namm FoundationCarlsbad, CAMuseum experience enhancement$50K
My Stuff Bags FoundationWestlake Village, CA2025 socal msb project$50K
PBS SocalBurbank, CAPbs socal's family math program$50K
School on Wheels IncLos Angeles, CAEmpowering students experiencing homelessness$50K
South Coast Botanic GardenPls Vrds Pnsl, CASoar butterfly pavilion$50K
Team Prime Time IncLos Angeles, CANorris groups prime time games$50K
USC - Town and GownLos Angeles, CATown and gown of usc$50K
USC - Viterbi School of EngineeringLos Angeles, CAUsc women in engineering program$50K
Workshops for WarriorsSan Diego, CAVeterans training program welding instructors$50K
YMCA - KetchumdowntownLos Angeles, CAYouth/family health and wellbeing$50K
Youth Champions IncLos Angeles, CACharacter workshop module and event$50K
Pf Bresee FoundationLos Angeles, CAYouth development services$45K
Wayfinder Family ServicesLos Angeles, CAChildrens services$45K

By state: California 152 · Virginia 4 · New Mexico 1 · Pennsylvania 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Kenneth T and Eileen L Norris Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Torrance, California, tax-exempt since 1965. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Kenneth T and Eileen L Norris Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Kenneth T and Eileen L Norris Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $14M across 159 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does Kenneth T and Eileen L Norris Foundation give?

California (152 grants), Virginia (4 grants), New Mexico (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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