Private foundation · EIN 47-0824753
Novo Foundation
Hurley, NY
Novo Foundation is a private foundation based in Hurley, NY. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, it reported $214M in grants and contributions paid across 508 grants, with $938M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Women Building Up Inc, Tides Foundation and Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors.
How to request funding
Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.
As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2024. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women Building Up Inc | Brooklyn, NY | Women Building Up | $20,000,000 |
| Tides Foundation | New York, NY | Advancing Girls Fund | $19,337,450 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors | New York, NY | Donor Advised Fund | $14,000,000 |
| Tides Center | San Francisco, CA | One Generation | $10,000,000 |
| Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley | Poughkeepsie, NY | Radio Kingston | $8,261,670 |
| Rupco Inc | Kingston, NY | Housing Support | $5,000,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors | New York, NY | Spirit Aligned Leadership Program | $4,500,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors | New York, NY | Donor Advised Fund | $3,350,000 |
| Tides Foundation | New York, NY | V-Day | $3,000,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors | New York, NY | Donor Advised Fund | $2,750,000 |
| The Institute for Family Health | New York, NY | Pine Street Family Health Center Clinic Construction | $2,651,074 |
| Seventh Generation Fund for Indigenous Peoples Inc | Eureka, CA | General Support | $2,275,000 |
| Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley | Poughkeepsie, NY | Radio Kingston | $2,154,498 |
| Makeway Foundation | Vancouver | General Support | $2,000,000 |
| Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York Inc | Latham, NY | Capital Support | $2,000,000 |
| Tides Foundation | New York, NY | Donor Advised Fund | $2,000,000 |
| Tides Foundation | New York, NY | Donor Advised Fund | $2,000,000 |
| Samadhi Center Inc | Kingston, NY | General Support | $1,510,000 |
| The Land Institute | Salina, KS | General Support | $1,500,000 |
| Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley | Poughkeepsie, NY | Mid-Hudson Energy Transition | $1,300,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors | New York, NY | Donor Advised Fund | $1,261,750 |
| Tides Foundation | New York, NY | Akwesasne Seed Sovereignty | $1,150,000 |
| Ashokan Center Inc | Olivebridge, NY | Capital Support | $1,000,000 |
| Bard College | Annandaleonhudson, NY | General Support | $1,000,000 |
| First Nations Development Institute | Longmont, CO | General Support | $1,000,000 |
The 25 largest of 508 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- New York$149M · 268 grants
- California$24.4M · 52 grants
- Massachusetts$3.99M · 14 grants
- District of Columbia$2.77M · 12 grants
- New Mexico$2.61M · 23 grants
- South Dakota$2.5M · 12 grants
- Colorado$2M · 2 grants
- Minnesota$1.71M · 11 grants
- Washington$1.7M · 11 grants
- Kansas$1.5M · 1 grant
- Alaska$1.48M · 9 grants
- Vermont$1.44M · 5 grants
Quick answers
Does Novo Foundation accept grant applications?
According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, Novo Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
How much does Novo Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $214,143,310 in grants and contributions paid (508 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Novo Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Women Building Up Inc (NY), $20M, Tides Foundation (NY), $19.3M, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (NY), $14M, Tides Center (CA), $10M and Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley (NY), $8.26M.