Kenneth T and Eileen L Norris Foundation

EIN 95-6080374 · CA

Invitation only Typical grant ~$30K Funds in CA, VA, NM +2
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Kenneth T and Eileen L Norris Foundation based in CA paid 159 grants totaling $13.9M to 154 organizations across 5 states. Individual grants ranged from $3K to $1.1M, with a median of $30K. Its largest recipients included CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES, AMERICAN RED CROSS LOS ANGELES REGION, and TORRANCE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$127,407,459
Giving (latest yr)
$13,864,000
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
159
Median grant
$30K
Recipients
154
States reached
5
Officers/trustees
10
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Children's Hospital Los Angeles$1,100,000
  • American Red Cross Los Angeles Region$1,000,000
  • Torrance Memorial Medical Center Health Care Foundation$800,000
  • Uscnorris Comprehensive Cancer Center - Norris Healthcare Consultation Cent$750,000
  • City of Hope$700,000

Where grants went

  • California$13,655,000 · 152 grants
  • Virginia$130,000 · 4 grants
  • New Mexico$50,000 · 1 grant
  • Pennsylvania$19,000 · 1 grant
  • District of Columbia$10,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (159)

Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Fellowship Program and Impact Research
$1,100,000
American Red Cross Los Angeles Region
Los Angeles, CA
2025 Los Angeles Fire Victims
$1,000,000
Torrance Memorial Medical Center Health Care Foundation
Torrance, CA
Behavioral Health Clinic Expansion/integration
$800,000
Uscnorris Comprehensive Cancer Center - Norris Healthcare Consultation Cent
Los Angeles, CA
Cancer Immunotherapies for Diverse Patients
$750,000
City of Hope
Duarte, CA
Dual-targeted Car-t Therapy for Glioblastoma
$700,000
Cedars-sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
Cedars-sinai Bone Health&aging Program
$600,000
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Los Angeles, CA
Exhibitions and Education Programs
$575,000
California Science Center Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
Oschin Air and Space Center
$500,000
San Diego Rescue Mission
San Diego, CA
Rooms for New Life
$350,000
The Lundquist Institute
Torrance, CA
Norris Foundation Innovation Fund
$300,000
Palos Verdes Performing Arts
Rolling Hills Estates, CA
Pvpa Operation
$300,000
Coastal Sage Montessori
Carlsbad, CA
Purchase of Property
$300,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Kenneth T and Eileen L Norris Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Kenneth T and Eileen L Norris Foundation reported 159 itemized grants totaling $13.9M. Individual grants ranged from $3K to $1.1M (median $30K).

Recent recipients include CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES, AMERICAN RED CROSS LOS ANGELES REGION, TORRANCE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION, among 154 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Kenneth T and Eileen L Norris Foundation is a private foundation based in California, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Kenneth T and Eileen L Norris Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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