The Novak Family Foundation
The Novak Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Antonio, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $89K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $10K.
The Novak Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Novak Family Foundation gave $10K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,000
- +81.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,333
- +81.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $89,006
- -10.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (70% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Novak Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Faith and Reason Institute ($7K). Together the top 3 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Novak Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 67% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 216% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2023) to $10K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Faith and Reason Institute Washington, DC | Contribution | $7,000 |
| Action Institute Grand Rapids, MI | Contribution | $1,500 |
| Relevant Radio Lincolnshire, IL | Contribution | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $89,006 | $10,000 | $10,000 | 3 | $10,000 | $4,630 |
| 2023 | $99,006 | $6,175 | $5,500 | 3 | $5,500 | $5,028 |
| 2022 | $105,181 | $6,675 | $6,000 | 3 | $6,000 | $5,345 |
| 2021 | $111,856 | $6,650 | $6,000 | 3 | $6,000 | $5,675 |
| 2020 | $118,506 | $6,680 | $6,165 | 1 | — | $6,075 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Novak Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Novak Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jana Marya Novak
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard Laub Novak
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Novak
Trust 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 The Novak Family Foundation
How much does The Novak Family Foundation give each year?
The Novak Family Foundation gave $10K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6K across 3 grants.
What is The Novak Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Novak Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $3,333, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Novak Family Foundation give grants?
The Novak Family Foundation gives mostly in District of Columbia: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Michigan (15%) and Illinois (15%).
Does The Novak Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Novak Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (3 grants).
How large is The Novak Family Foundation?
The Novak Family Foundation reported $89K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Novak Family Foundation's EIN?
The Novak Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1909174. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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