Private foundation · Houston, TX (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Norris Giving Fund
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $1,272 · 1 in Sevier County
- Typical grant
- $1,272 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $1,272, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Sevier County
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $1,272
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,272 | $1,272 | 1 |
| 2023 | $0 | — | 0 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Roxy NorrisDirector
- Linda Hampton NorrisDirector
- Dave W NorrisDirector
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Children literacy
Tennessee organizations it funded
Sevier County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dollywood Foundation | Sevierville, Sevier County | Children literacy | $1,272 |