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> 2007 Annual Report
Our 2007 Annual Report contains information on current grant recipients, the financial statements of the Foundation, our application form, and other useful information.

Download the annual report here (700k PDF)

> We currently make grants in five program areas:

Medicine
Education/Science
Youth
Community
Cultural (The Arts)



> What is the average amount of a grant given in each program area?
Medical
Education/Science
Youth
Community
Cultural
$30,000.00
$25,000.00
$15,000.00
$10,000.00
$15,000.00


> Do you accept letters of inquiries?
Although letters of inquiries are not required in the Application Process, you may submit one in order to receive a determination of which category to apply in. A letter of inquiry, however, will not be accepted in place of a grant application or grant request.


> What should be included in a letter of inquiry?
A letter of inquiry need only be a page or two with a brief description of the mission of the organization and the purpose of the project for which funding is being requested.


> Do you fund Operating Support?
Yes, the Norris Foundation does fund General Operating Support. Other types of support include but are not limited to:
Project Support
Equipment Purchase
Capital Fund Support
Endowment
Scholarship (individuals may not apply)


> Does a grant application need to be received in the office or postmarked by the application deadline?
Although we prefer that an application be received in the office by the application deadline, we do accept proposals that have been postmarked by the Post Office on the due date.


> Do you fund independent film/video projects?
Currently, the Norris Foundation is NOT funding independent film/video projects. Even if the program is under the auspices of a Fiscal Agent.


> Do you fund through Fiscal Sponsors
(Fiscal Agents)?

Determinations to accept a request from a Fiscal Agent are made after preliminary review of the request and its Fiscal Sponsor.


> The Norris Foundation is not affiliated with Norris Industries.


> To reach the USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center:
www.ccnt.hsc.usc.edu/

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To reach to the
Norris Center for the Performing Arts:
www.norristheatre.org/