Novello Family Charitable Foundation
Novello Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Corona, California. Its 2024 filing describes charitable activities that include Orthodox Christian outreach, assistance to low-income Americans, and support for Christian pilgrims and newcomers legally immigrating to the United States.
Novello Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Novello Family Charitable Foundation gave $14K across 37 grants in 2024 (avg $391.054), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $14,469
- +41.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 37
- +76.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $391
- -19.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $110
- Total assets
- $108,048
- +38.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (72% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Novello Family Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4575 Garden City Lane, Corona, CA 92883
Phone: (714) 349-1212
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Novello Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Luba Knizhnikova ($7K). Together the top 10 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 63 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 72% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 21% to Oklahoma, 4% to Maryland, 2% to Massachusetts, and 2% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
Cities
How Novello Family Charitable Foundation gives
- 14% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 750% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2022) to $14K (2024). In 2024 it made 37 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Luba Knizhnikova Corona, CA | Charity | $7,000 |
| Nasr Orthodox Foundation Edmond, OK | Religious | $3,000 |
| Jon Pierce Memorial Fund Redwood City, CA | Charity | $500 |
| St Lukes Orthodox Church287 Garden Grove, CA | Religious | $287 |
| John Jane Doe Orange, CA | Charity | $282 |
| Intl Orthodox Christian Charities Baltimore, MD | Religious | $250 |
| Brigham and Womens Hospital Boston, MA | Charity | $250 |
| St Vladimirs Orthdox Seminary Yonkers, NY | Religious | $250 |
| St Lukes Antochian Orthodox Church Garden Grove, CA | Religious | $250 |
| John Jane Doe Orange, CA | Charity | $250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $108,048 | $50,000 | $19,853 | $14,469 | 37 | $18,469 | $2,463 |
| 2023 | $77,901 | $50 | $13,956 | $10,208 | 21 | $10,208 | — |
| 2022 | $95,827 | $100,000 | $4,173 | $4,173 | 5 | $4,173 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Novello Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K 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
The foundation states that it spreads Orthodox Christianity and supplies Orthodox churches with free blessed icons, English- and Russian-language books, and other religious items. It also describes providing food items and food cards to disadvantaged, low-income Americans, along with small icons and crosses, and assisting Christian pilgrims and Christians legally immigrating to the United States.
Its 2024 grants included awards listed for charitable and religious purposes. Recipients included Orthodox religious organizations and charities; the available information does not provide those organizations’ own mission statements.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 37 grants totaling $14,469. Grants ranged from $20 to $7,000, with a median of $110. Notable grants included $7,000 to Luba Knizhnikova in Corona, California, for charity; $3,000 to Nasr Orthodox Foundation in Edmond, Oklahoma, for religious purposes; $500 to Jon Pierce Memorial Fund in Redwood City, California, for charity; and $287 to St Lukes Orthodox Church287 in Garden Grove, California, for religious purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ronald Novello as CEO, Elena Novello as VP, and Victoria Novello and Rocco Novello as board members.
Novello Family Charitable Foundation is led by Ronald Novello, CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ronald Novello
CEO
President → CEO, 2023
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elena Novello
Vice President
CFO & Secretary → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rocco Novello
Board Member
Board → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Victoria Novello
Board Member
Board → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Novello Family Charitable Foundation
How much does Novello Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
Novello Family Charitable Foundation gave $14K across 37 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $10K across 21 grants.
What is Novello Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Novello Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $110, and its average grant was $391, across 37 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Novello Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
Novello Family Charitable Foundation gives mostly in California: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Oklahoma (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Garden Grove, CA (18 grants), Corona, CA (4 grants), Orange, CA (3 grants) and Baltimore, MD (3 grants).
Does Novello Family Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 37 grants with a stated purpose on Novello Family Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious" (21 grants) and "Charity" (16 grants).
Who are Novello Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Novello Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Luba Knizhnikova ($7,000), Nasr Orthodox Foundation ($3,000) and John Jane Doe ($532 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Novello Family Charitable Foundation?
Novello Family Charitable Foundation reported $108K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $18K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Novello Family Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation states that it spreads Orthodox Christianity and supplies Orthodox churches with free blessed icons, English- and Russian-language books, and other religious items. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Novello Family Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Novello Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Novello Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-4420132. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Novello Family Charitable 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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