Novachai
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.
Novachai at a glance
In short: Novachai gave $7K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $659.091), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,250
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- Average grant
- $659
- Median grant
- $682
- Total assets
- $34,780
- +159.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (73% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Novachai
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- 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.
- Deadline
- The Manhig page lists February 12 (end of Q2) and June 30 (end of Q4) as cutoffs for 2026–27 submissions.
- 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
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Novachai funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Montgomery Blair ($1K). Together the top 10 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
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
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Blair Silver Spring, MD | Education | $1,000 |
| Nathan Schwartz Alexandria, VA | Education | $1,000 |
| Eden Berstein Arlington, VA | Education | $1,000 |
| Zach Topscher Greenbriar, VA | Education | $1,000 |
| Bethesda Chevy Chase High School Bethesda, MD | NCSS Meetings | $868 |
| Madison High School Vienna, VA | Club Meeting & Promotion | $682 |
| Toli Group Leesburg, VA | Seminar | $500 |
| Potomac Falls High School Potomac, VA | Club Meetings & Promotion | $500 |
| Robinson Secondary School Fairfax, VA | Club Meetings & Promotion | $500 |
| Stone Bridge High School Ashburn, VA | Purim Party | $100 |
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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 | $34,780 | $109,597 | $88,207 | $7,250 | 11 | $7,250 | $16 |
| 2024 | $13,391 | $47,564 | $34,173 | — | — | — | — |
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
In 2025, NoVaChai reported 11 grants totaling $7,250. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $1,000, with a median of $682. The largest awards included $1,000 each to Montgomery Blair in Silver Spring, Nathan Schwartz in Alexandria, Eden Bernstein in Arlington, and Zach Topscher in Greenbriar, all for education. Other grants included $868 to Bethesda Chevy Chase High School for “NCSS meetings,” $682 to Madison High School for “club meeting & promotion,” and $500 each to Toli Group for a seminar, Potomac Falls High School and Robinson Secondary School for club meetings and promotion. Stone Bridge High School and Northwood High School each received $100 for a Purim party and Hanukkah party, respectively.
The website describes request forms for Morah, Yachad, and Manhig support. Its 2025 filing, however, states that the foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. The filing names Jim Rose as the contact for its application process.
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.
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 October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024
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