Noved Foundation
Noved Foundation is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. Its 2024 filing reports 23 grants totaling $30,425 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in medical care, education, social programs, housing, and other areas. The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Noved Foundation at a glance
In short: Noved Foundation gave $30K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Washington. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $30,425
- -17.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- -11.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,323
- -6.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $429,850
- +11.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (6 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Noved Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 466 39Th Avenue E, Seattle, WA 98112
Phone: (206) 328-0808
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Noved Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fred Hutch Cancer Center ($13K). Together the top 10 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
106 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 106 grants of 106 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, 3% each to recipients in California and Hawaii, and less than 1% to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Noved Foundation open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 23 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $907. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 74% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+12%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 132% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2020) to $37K (2023). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fred Hutch Cancer Center Seattle, WA | Medical | $12,500 |
| University of Washington Tyee Club Seattle, WA | Education | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Seattle, WA | Social Programs | $2,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity Renton, WA | Social Welfare | $1,000 |
| Washington Trails Association Seattle, WA | Social Programs | $1,000 |
| Wm Keck Observatory Kamuela, HI | Education | $1,000 |
| U District Food Bank Seattle, WA | Social Programs - Food | $1,000 |
| Jubilee Women's Center Seattle, WA | Social Program - Women | $1,000 |
| Seattle Humane Society Bellevue, WA | Animal Shelter | $500 |
| Santa Catalina School Monterey, CA | Education | $500 |
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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 | $429,850 | $63,667 | $34,722 | $30,425 | 23 | $30,425 | $60,778 | $23,101 |
| 2023 | $384,281 | $33,076 | $40,607 | $36,958 | 26 | $36,958 | $24,028 | $21,935 |
| 2022 | $391,812 | $60,844 | $31,483 | $27,300 | 18 | $27,300 | $22,904 | $22,499 |
| 2021 | $362,451 | $42,213 | $31,174 | $27,160 | 18 | $27,160 | $33,811 | $25,509 |
| 2020 | $351,412 | $4,523 | $27,295 | $23,710 | 21 | — | $5,843 | $22,224 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Noved Foundation reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Jubilee Women’s Center describes its work as supporting women experiencing poverty through transitional housing, tailored support, and a free clothing boutique. Washington Trails Association says it works to connect people to the outdoors and support trails and public lands. The Bush School describes itself as an independent school providing instruction from kindergarten through twelfth grade.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 23 grants totaling $30,425. Grant amounts ranged from $25 to $12,500, with a median grant of $500. Its largest grants included $12,500 to Fred Hutch Cancer Center for medical purposes, $5,000 to University of Washington Tyee Club for education, and $2,500 to Planned Parenthood for social programs. Other grants included $1,000 each to Habitat for Humanity, Washington Trails Association, and Jubilee Women’s Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joseph N Walter and Kathy L Mares as managers.
Noved Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph N. Walter
Manager
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kathy L. Mares
Manager
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 Noved Foundation
How much does Noved Foundation give each year?
Noved Foundation gave $30K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $37K across 26 grants.
What is Noved Foundation's typical grant size?
Noved Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $1,323, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Noved Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Noved Foundation give grants?
Noved Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (17 grants).
Does Noved Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on Noved Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (5 grants), "Social Programs" (5 grants) and "Medical" (3 grants).
Who are Noved Foundation's largest grantees?
Noved Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Fred Hutch Cancer Center ($12,500), University of Washington Tyee Club ($5,000) and Planned Parenthood ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Noved Foundation?
Noved Foundation reported $430K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $30K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Noved Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Jubilee Women’s Center describes its work as supporting women experiencing poverty through transitional housing, tailored support, and a free clothing boutique. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Noved Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Noved Foundation's EIN?
Noved Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2091158. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Noved Foundation 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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