Robert Novotny Charitable Foundation
The Robert Novotny Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Its 2025 filing lists grants for a capital expenditure and scholarships, with all reported grant dollars going to recipients in Iowa.
Robert Novotny Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert Novotny Charitable Foundation gave $189K across 40 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $189,441
- -4.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 40
- -7.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,736
- +2.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,750
- Total assets
- $2,867,942
- +1.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% 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 Robert Novotny 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: PO Box 1088, Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-1088
Phone: (319) 533-7358
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert Novotny Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Shueyville United Methodist Church ($42K).
Organizations only. It also paid 39 individual scholarships ($147,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 83 grants of 84 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Robert Novotny Charitable Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $155K (2023) to $199K (2024). In 2025 it made 40 grants totaling $189K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shueyville United Methodist Church Swisher, IA | Capital Expenditure | $41,941 |
| 39 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $147,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,867,942 | $299,000 | $249,866 | $189,441 | 40 | $195,441 | $244,575 | $181,480 |
| 2024 | $2,818,808 | $264,193 | $261,661 | $199,000 | 43 | $208,769 | $211,301 | $168,545 |
| 2023 | $927,314 | $77,281 | $181,815 | $155,000 | 1 | $155,000 | $50,466 | $52,530 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert Novotny Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $181K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 40 grants totaling $189,441. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $41,941, with a median of $1,750. Its largest reported grant was $41,941 to Shueyville United Methodist Church in Swisher, Iowa, for a capital expenditure. Other large awards included scholarships to individual recipients.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Renee K. Hanrahan as trustee.
Robert Novotny Charitable Foundation is led by Renee K. Hanrahan, Trustee on every filing since 2023 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Renee K. Hanrahan
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$11K (2023) → $36K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $36K, to Renee K Hanrahan (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Robert Novotny Charitable Foundation
How much does Robert Novotny Charitable Foundation give each year?
Robert Novotny Charitable Foundation gave $189K across 40 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $199K across 43 grants.
What is Robert Novotny Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Robert Novotny Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,750, and its average grant was $4,736, across 40 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robert Novotny Charitable Foundation give grants?
Robert Novotny Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Robert Novotny Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 40 grants with a stated purpose on Robert Novotny Charitable Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (39 grants).
How large is Robert Novotny Charitable Foundation?
Robert Novotny Charitable Foundation reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $195K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $181K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Robert Novotny 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 Robert Novotny Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Robert Novotny Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-7117717. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does Robert Novotny 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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