Novi Community
Restore childhoods disrupted by war. We do this through programs of nutrition, education, community cohesiveness, and training adults to work with children in trauma informed care.
Novi Community at a glance
In short: Novi Community gave $7K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,755
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $6,755
- Median grant
- $6,755
- Total assets
- $155,887
- -1.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Novi Community funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was TWELVE12- Hope ($7K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2024) to $22K (2023, 18 months). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $7K.
*2023: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| TWELVE12- Hope Grand Rapids, MI | Wheelchair Assistants Tips and Consultant Daily Fee | $6,755 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $155,887 | $787,488 | $745,012 | $6,755 | 1 | $5 |
| 2023* | $158,367 | $1,044,284 | $933,679 | $22,106 | Total only | $3 |
| 2022 | $44,156 | $399,756 | $364,575 | — | — | $1 |
*2023: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Novi Community
Based on IRS filings
Novi Community is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Midland, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $156K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $7K. Net investment income was $5.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Novi Community is led by Steven Gumaer, CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2022); 3 of 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steven Gumaer
CEO
President & CEO → CEO, 2023
On filings since 2022
50 hrs/week
$52K (2022) → $96K (2024)
Tammy Lowry
Board Chair
Treasurer → President, 2023
President → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizibeth McWilliams
Us Operations Director
New on the 2024 filing
30 hrs/week
$15K (2024)
Jonathan M. Peerbolt
Monitoring & Assessment Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$57K (2024)
Oddny Gumaer
CCO
Officer & Cvo → Cvo, 2023
Cvo → CCO, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$64K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Julie Edwards
Board Member
Vice President → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Link Grimes
Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Beth Anton
Tresurer
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: David Link Grimes (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Luke Epperson (2022) — CFO
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $96K, to Steven Gumaer (CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Novi Community
How much does Novi Community give each year?
Novi Community gave $7K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $22K in grants paid. The 2023 filing year covers 18 months because its fiscal year-end changed.
How large is Novi Community?
Novi Community reported $156K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $787K.
What is Novi Community?
Novi Community is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Midland, TX. It holds $156K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Novi Community operate?
Novi Community has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is Novi Community's EIN?
Novi Community's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2235835. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 29, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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