Norton Family Foundation

EIN 34-1874344 · OH · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$5K Funds in OH, WA, MT +2
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Norton Family Foundation based in OH paid 22 grants totaling $145K to 22 organizations across 5 states. Individual grants ranged from $340 to $20K, with a median of $5K. Its largest recipients included Second Harvest Food Bank, Lorain Historical Society, and Lorain County Community College Foundation. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$994,496
Giving (latest yr)
$145,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
22
Median grant
$5K
Recipients
22
States reached
5
Officers/trustees
7
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Second Harvest Food Bank$20,000
  • Lorain Historical Society$12,000
  • Lorain County Community College Foundation$11,000
  • St Bernadette School$11,000
  • American Red Cross - Northern Ohio Region$10,000

Where grants went

  • Ohio$132,660 · 18 grants
  • Washington$10,000 · 1 grant
  • Montana$1,000 · 1 grant
  • Colorado$1,000 · 1 grant
  • Pennsylvania$340 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (22)

Second Harvest Food Bank
Lorain, OH
Operating support
$20,000
Lorain Historical Society
Lorain, OH
Operating Support
$12,000
St Bernadette School
Westlake, OH
School renovations
$11,000
Lorain County Community College Foundation
North Ridgeville, OH
Support Services & Scholarship Fund
$11,000
North Helpline
Lynnwood, WA
Greatest Need
$10,000
American Red Cross - Northern Ohio Region
Cleveland, OH
Emergency Relief
$10,000
Lorain Port Authority
Lorain, OH
Operating Support
$10,000
Magnificat High School
Rocky River, OH
Scholarship support
$10,000
Footpath Foundation
Cleveland, OH
Support Summer Camp
$10,000
Lorain County Free Clinic
Lorain, OH
Medical Supplies
$5,000
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH
Avon Ohio Food Pantry
$5,000
Family Planning Services of Lorain County
Elyria, OH
Operating Support
$5,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Norton Family 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, Norton Family Foundation reported 22 itemized grants totaling $145K. Individual grants ranged from $340 to $20K (median $5K).

Recent recipients include Second Harvest Food Bank, Lorain Historical Society, Lorain County Community College Foundation, among 22 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Norton Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Ohio, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Norton Family 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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