Noel Foundation

EIN 82-0632634 · DE · NTEE T12

Invitation only Typical grant ~$5K Funds in NC, CT
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Noel Foundation based in DE paid 9 grants totaling $60K to 9 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $25K, with a median of $5K. Its largest recipients included THE YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF THE TRIANG, TEACH FOR AMERICA INC, and UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$1,295,172
Giving (latest yr)
$60,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
9
Median grant
$5K
Recipients
9
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
7
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • The Young Mens Christian Association of the Triang$25,000
  • Teach for America Inc$10,000
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill$10,000
  • Coast Guard Foundation Inc$5,000
  • North Carolina Arts IN Action Inc$5,000

Where grants went

  • North Carolina$55,000 · 8 grants
  • Connecticut$5,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (9)

The Young Mens Christian Association of the Triang
Raleigh, NC
Y Power Scholar Program
$25,000
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
Malawi Medical Relief Fund
$10,000
Teach for America Inc
Charlotte, NC
General & Unrestricted
$10,000
North Carolina Arts IN Action Inc
Durham, NC
General & Unrestricted
$5,000
Coast Guard Foundation Inc
Stonington, CT
General & Unrestricted
$5,000
Montessori School of Durham
Durham, NC
General & Unrestricted
$2,000
Cary Academy
Cary, NC
General & Unrestricted
$1,000
Ellerbee Creek
Durham, NC
General & Unrestricted
$1,000
Diaper Train Inc
Raleigh, NC
General & Unrestricted
$1,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Noel 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, Noel Foundation reported 9 itemized grants totaling $60K. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $25K (median $5K).

Recent recipients include THE YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF THE TRIANG, TEACH FOR AMERICA INC, UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL, among 9 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Noel Foundation is a private foundation based in Delaware, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Noel 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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