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Private foundation · EIN 92-3370375

Novum Foundation

Houston, TX

Novum Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, TX. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, it reported $522K in grants and contributions paid across 16 grants, with $276K 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 Mission Success of Houston, Elijah's Retreat Inc and Mensajeros de la Paz.

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
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Mission Success of HoustonHouston, TXWellness and enrichment programs for under-served Houston, TX students$85,869
Elijah's Retreat IncJacksonville, TXNet-zero cabin for families with children facing autism$51,705
Mensajeros de la PazMadridSupport foster youth who have experienced family separation due to human rights violations$50,000
Austism Speaks IncWashington, DCGeneral support$49,771
The Bienvenido Project (FUNFONAVI)BienvenidoConstruyendo Suenos (Building Dreams) project$44,962
Fundacion Innovacion Ortopedica sin LimitesSanto DomingoProsthetics for people in need$40,000
National Autistic SocietyLondonChild educational facility renovation and upgrades$40,000
Amani FoundationChattanooga, TNFarm and biogas infrastructure improvements for Tanzania children's home$30,000
NucleoLondonInstruments and musical instruction for children from low-income families$20,000
Sumando Manos Foundation IncMiami Beach, FLApiculture initiative$20,000
IntegrarBuenos AiresUpdated IT training for low-income graduates of their year-long program$18,000
Tiny TickersLeedsGeneral support$16,560
Monte Azul IncMaricao, PRIncubating Sustainable Farmers program$15,600
African People & WildlifeFar Hills, NJConservation through livestock protection and wildlife conflict mitigation training$15,000
Mumas RenaciendoHatillo, PRTraining program for economically disadvantaged women$15,000
The Menil CollectionHouston, TXWhat Drawing Can Be: Four Responses exhibition$10,000

Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Novum Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, Novum Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does Novum Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2024, it reported $522,467 in grants and contributions paid (16 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Novum Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Mission Success of Houston (TX), $85.9K, Elijah's Retreat Inc (TX), $51.7K, Mensajeros de la Paz, $50K, Austism Speaks Inc (DC), $49.8K and The Bienvenido Project (FUNFONAVI), $45K.