Frank J Novak and Joe E Novak
Frank J Novak and Joe E Novak is a private foundation, based in ORD, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $455K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $25K. Net investment income was $22K.
Frank J Novak and Joe E Novak at a glance
In short: Frank J Novak and Joe E Novak gave $25K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,000
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $455,365
- -0.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Frank J Novak and Joe E Novak funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Marlee Nebesniak ($5K). Together the top 5 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 26 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Frank J Novak and Joe E Novak gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2020) to $25K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marlee Nebesniak ORD, NE | Education | $5,000 |
| Britta Deden Crete, NE | Education | $5,000 |
| Morgan Holm ORD, NE | Education | $5,000 |
| Maggie Fischer ORD, NE | Education | $5,000 |
| Natalie Vavra ORD, NE | Education | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $455,365 | $22,467 | $25,662 | $25,000 | 5 | $25,662 | $22,467 |
| 2024 | $458,560 | $23,159 | $25,504 | $25,000 | 6 | $25,504 | $23,159 |
| 2023 | $460,905 | $12,536 | $26,085 | $25,000 | 5 | $25,373 | $11,824 |
| 2022 | $474,454 | $2,254 | $25,395 | $25,000 | 5 | $25,395 | $2,254 |
| 2021 | $497,595 | $5,061 | $25,471 | $25,000 | 5 | $25,471 | $5,061 |
| 2020 | $518,005 | $10,490 | $25,469 | $25,000 | 5 | — | $10,490 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Frank J Novak and Joe E Novak is led by Russ Blaha, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Russ Blaha
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Heather Nebesniak
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Keshara Poland
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Judith Bower (2023–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Paula Musil (2020–2022) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Frank J Novak and Joe E Novak
How much does Frank J Novak and Joe E Novak give each year?
Frank J Novak and Joe E Novak gave $25K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $25K across 6 grants.
What is Frank J Novak and Joe E Novak's typical grant size?
Frank J Novak and Joe E Novak's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,000, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Frank J Novak and Joe E Novak give grants?
Frank J Novak and Joe E Novak gives mostly in Nebraska: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were ORD, NE (4 grants).
Does Frank J Novak and Joe E Novak give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Frank J Novak and Joe E Novak's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (5 grants).
Who are Frank J Novak and Joe E Novak's largest grantees?
Frank J Novak and Joe E Novak's largest 2025 grantees include Marlee Nebesniak ($5,000), Britta Deden ($5,000) and Morgan Holm ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Frank J Novak and Joe E Novak?
Frank J Novak and Joe E Novak reported $455K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $22K.
What is Frank J Novak and Joe E Novak's EIN?
Frank J Novak and Joe E Novak's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3877964. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 5, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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