Ray and Tye Noorda Foundation
/OVERVIEW: The Ray and Tye Noorda Foundation supports higher education, health, the environment, human services and children and youth in Utah.
IP TAKE: This is one of the top grantmakers in the state and one that is open to learning about new organizations and causes through an accessible letter of inquiry process.
PROFILE: Established in 2000, the Ray and Tye Noorda Foundation (RTNF) is a private family foundation based in Lindon, Utah. Ray Noorda is known as the “father of network computing” and was the CEO of Novell Technology. Tye Noorda was a musician, writer, director, poet and songwriter. RTNF was originally known as the Ray and Tye Noorda Foundation's Charitable Trust. The foundation “envisions a world where all people enjoy equal opportunities to achieve health, purpose and happiness.” RTNF funds local efforts for higher education, health, human services, environment and children and youth.
Grants for Higher Education, Public Health and Access, Environment, and Community Development
The Ray and Tye Noorda Foundation often funds children’s hospitals and other efforts that benefit Utah’s children. The funder frequently supports Utah universities through student scholarships. Through its grants, RTNF looks to alleviate suffering and provide educational support for disadvantaged people. It also funds efforts to eliminate the use of fossil fuels and explore alternative energy sources as a way of supporting the people of tomorrow.
Past local grantees include the Bicycle Collective of Salt Lake City, ScenicView Academy and Volunteers of America Utah’s Homeless Youth Resource Center.
Important Grant Details
Grants range between about $5,000 and $1 million. Grantmaking primarily focuses on Utah, but the foundation also occasionally supports organizations in other parts of the country and even internationally.
This foundation accepts unsolicited letters of inquiry from nonprofits. It has an online grant application portal to receive new requests. In the past, the LOI deadline has been in early February. Direct general questions to the staff at info@rtnf.org or 801-225-6731.
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