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Novachai

Private foundation · Grantmaker Great Falls, VA EIN: 99-1239140 Website

NoVaChai is a Virginia 501(c)(3) private foundation based in Great Falls, Virginia. Established in 2024, it provides financial and programmatic support to teachers and students exploring Jewish experience and history, with its website describing a vision for high schools in Northern Virginia and the DC metro area.

Key facts about Novachai

In short: Novachai gave $7K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $659.091), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
99-1239140
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$7,250
Grants made (2025)
11
Average grant
$659
Median grant
$682
Total assets
$34,780
Primary geography
Virginia (73% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
Deadline
The Manhig page lists February 12 (end of Q2) and June 30 (end of Q4) as cutoffs for 2026–27 submissions.

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$35K

+159.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$7K

Grant Count

11

Avg Grant Size

$659.091

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

NoVaChai’s stated goals are to improve student access to classroom content representing Jewish people and experience, help students establish and maintain clubs that celebrate Jewish life and explore Jewish experience, and reward schoolwork exploring Jewish identity, history, politics, and achievement.

Its website describes three types of support: Morah grants and resources for educators developing classroom content; Yachad grants and planning assistance for student groups; and Manhig educational grants for students producing class-specific work on Jewish experience. The website says Yachad grants may provide up to $500 per eligible group, limited to one per year. Manhig grants are described as offering up to six awards of $1,500 per year to high school students. The website frames these programs for educators, student groups, and students in the DC metro area.

In its 2025 filing, NoVaChai reported providing financial support to students for filming and producing an educational film intended to clarify rhetoric regarding Israel and the Jewish experience. Among its 2025 grantees, Bethesda Chevy Chase High School described its own mission as supporting the school’s athletic program and promoting school spirit and sportsmanship.

Grantmaking

Review Cycle

The Manhig page lists February 12 (end of Q2) and June 30 (end of Q4) as cutoffs for 2026–27 submissions. The listed June 30 cutoff has passed as of September 29, 2026.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

NoVaChai’s website describes its work as serving Northern Virginia and the DC metro area. Its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia (73%) and Maryland (27%).

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.

Cities

AlexandriaArlingtonAshburnBethesdaFairfaxGreenbriarLeesburgPotomacRockvilleSilver SpringVienna

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$2K$4K$6K$8K0 grants2024 11 grants2025

In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $7K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Montgomery Blair: $1KMontgomery Blair$1KNathan Schwartz: $1KNathan Schwartz$1KEden Berstein: $1KEden Berstein$1KZach Topscher: $1KZach Topscher$1KBethesda Chevy Chase High School: $868Bethesda Chevy Chase HighSchool$868Madison High School: $682Madison High School$682Toli Group: $500Toli Group$500Potomac Falls High School: $500Potomac Falls High School$500Robinson Secondary School: $500Robinson Secondary School$500Stone Bridge High School: $100Stone Bridge High School$100

The largest 2025 recipient was Montgomery Blair ($1K). Together the top 10 received $7K.

Grant Size Distribution

11 grants across all recorded years

11<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Montgomery Blair Silver Spring, MDEducation$1,000
Nathan Schwartz Alexandria, VAEducation$1,000
Eden Berstein Arlington, VAEducation$1,000
Zach Topscher Greenbriar, VAEducation$1,000
Bethesda Chevy Chase High School Bethesda, MDNCSS Meetings$868
Madison High School Vienna, VAClub Meeting & Promotion$682
Toli Group Leesburg, VASeminar$500
Potomac Falls High School Potomac, VAClub Meetings & Promotion$500
Robinson Secondary School Fairfax, VAClub Meetings & Promotion$500
Stone Bridge High School Ashburn, VAPurim Party$100

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2025 $34,780 $109,597 $88,207 $7,250 across 11 grants
2024 $13,391 $47,564 $34,173 0 grants reported
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$50K$100K$150K2024 2025
Metric20252024
Total Assets$34,780$13,391
Revenue$109,597$47,564
Expenses$88,207$34,173
Qualifying Distributions$7,250—
Net Investment Income$16—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 24, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2025 filing lists Jim Rose as president and Ashley Barrett and Nicole Korsen as officers. NoVaChai’s website identifies Rose as its founder and executive director, Barrett as a rabbi at Northern Virginia Hebrew Congregation, and Korsen as a teacher in Loudoun County School District.

Novachai is led by Jim Rose, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Jim Rose

    President

    On filings since 2024

    20 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ashley Barrett

    Officer

    On filings since 2024

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Nicole Korsen

    Officer

    On filings since 2024

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Contact

Application contact: Jim Rose
Mailing address: PO Box 45, Great Falls, VA 22066
Phone: (703) 618-2694
Email: jim@novachai.org
Website: https://novachai.org

Frequently asked questions about Novachai

How much does Novachai give each year?

Novachai gave $7K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

What is Novachai's typical grant size?

Novachai's median grant in 2025 was $682, and its average grant was $659, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Novachai give grants?

Novachai gives mostly in Virginia: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (27%).

Does Novachai give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Novachai's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (4 grants).

Who are Novachai's largest grantees?

Novachai's largest 2025 grantees include Montgomery Blair ($1,000), Nathan Schwartz ($1,000) and Eden Berstein ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is Novachai?

Novachai reported $35K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $110K.

What does Novachai fund?

NoVaChai’s stated goals are to improve student access to classroom content representing Jewish people and experience, help students establish and maintain clubs that celebrate Jewish life and explore Jewish experience, and reward schoolwork exploring Jewish identity, history, politics, and achievement. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Novachai?

Novachai does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines. Check novachai.org for any change to that policy.

What is Novachai's EIN?

Novachai's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-1239140. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.

Does Novachai accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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