Joseph Novogratz Family Foundation
Joseph Novogratz Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Chanhassen, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $112K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $67K.
Joseph Novogratz Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Joseph Novogratz Family Foundation gave $67K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $67K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $66,625
- -7.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $66,625
- +178.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $66,625
- Total assets
- $111,761
- -37.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Joseph Novogratz Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Minneapolis Foundation ($67K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Joseph Novogratz Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 907% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2021) to $72K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $67K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis Foundation Minneapolis, MN | General | $66,625 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $111,761 | — | $66,625 | $66,625 | 1 | $66,625 | — | $7,343 |
| 2023 | $178,386 | $50 | $71,902 | $71,875 | 3 | $71,900 | — | $10,651 |
| 2022 | $250,238 | $165 | $52 | — | — | $50 | $165 | $12,322 |
| 2021 | $250,125 | $200,142 | $50,025 | $50,000 | 1 | $50,025 | $142 | $7,389 |
| 2020 | $100,008 | $100,008 | — | — | — | — | $8 | $1,053 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joseph Novogratz Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Joseph Novogratz Family Foundation is led by Joseph Novogratz, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph Novogratz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Joseph Novogratz Family Foundation
How much does Joseph Novogratz Family Foundation give each year?
Joseph Novogratz Family Foundation gave $67K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $72K across 3 grants.
How large is Joseph Novogratz Family Foundation?
Joseph Novogratz Family Foundation reported $112K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $67K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Joseph Novogratz Family Foundation?
Joseph Novogratz Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Chanhassen, MN. It holds $112K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Joseph Novogratz Family Foundation operate?
Joseph Novogratz Family Foundation has awarded grants in Indiana, Minnesota.
What is Joseph Novogratz Family Foundation's EIN?
Joseph Novogratz Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-5480864. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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