The Novick Family Foundation
The Novick Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Skokie, Illinois. In 2024, it made grants to charitable organizations, including Jewish schools, religious organizations, and community-service organizations.
Key facts about The Novick Family Foundation
In short: The Novick Family Foundation gave $410K across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Illinois. 16% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 36-3672351
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $409,600
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- Average grant
- $13,213
- Median grant
- $5,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (5 of 31, 2024)
- Total assets
- $1,350,827
- Primary geography
- Illinois (74% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.4M
-4.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$410K
+44.2% YoY
Grant Count
31
+29.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
+11.6% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Novick Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $312K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is The Novick Family Foundation open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 31 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 65% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 68% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 134% 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.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for Jewish educational and religious organizations and for charitable services.
The grantees describe their work in varied terms. Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago says it funds a network of agencies, schools, and programs providing resources such as food, health care, education, and emergency assistance. Chicago Mezuzah and Mitzvah Campaign says it supports religious observance and provides kosher food and accommodations for hospitalized and indigent people and families. Chicago Chesed Fund says it raises and distributes funds, goods, food, and assistance to people in poverty in the Jewish community. Maot Chitim of Greater Chicago says it delivers food and necessities to help people in need celebrate Jewish life with dignity and joy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 31 grants totaling $409,600. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $115,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 74% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 15% to recipients in New York, 6% to recipients in Massachusetts, and 4% to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $162K (2020) to $410K (2024). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $410K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hillel Torah nor Sub Day School ($115K). Together the top 10 received $331K.
Grant Size Distribution
131 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 120 grants of 131 (92%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hillel Torah nor Sub Day School Skokie, IL | Charitable | $115,000 |
| American Friends of Lomza Yeshiva-Petah Tikvah Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Ida Crown Jewish Academy Chicago, IL | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Nieman Foundation Cambridge, MA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Jewish United Fund Chicago, IL | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Etzion Foundation Teaneck, NJ | Charitable | $18,000 |
| Yu Kollel Torah Mitzion Skokie, IL | Charitable | $18,000 |
| Arie Crown Hebrew Day School Chicago, IL | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Chicago Mezuzah and Mitzvah Campaign Chicago, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| NCSY Skokie, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,350,827 | $400,109 | $434,334 | $409,600 |
| 2023 | $1,410,638 | $150,744 | $298,245 | $284,100 |
| 2022 | $1,551,570 | $180,585 | $309,915 | $292,200 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,350,827 | $1,410,638 | $1,551,570 |
| Revenue | $400,109 | $150,744 | $180,585 |
| Expenses | $434,334 | $298,245 | $309,915 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $417,372 | $284,100 | $296,065 |
| Net Investment Income | $371,870 | $134,531 | $157,789 |
| Distributable Amount | $312,241 | $269,167 | $275,346 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Bernice Novick as president. Directors are Bonnie Rosen, Sy Rosen, Leonard Matanky, Margaret Matanky, Sharon Rush, Harlan Rush, Sam Novick, and Leah Novick.
The Novick Family Foundation is led by Bernice Novick, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bernice Novick
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie Rosen
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harlan Rush
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leah Novick
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leonard Matanky
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Matanky
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sam Novick
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Rush
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sy Rosen
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Baron D. Harmon (2020) — Director
- Former: Robert W. Matanky (2020) — Director
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.
Contact
Mailing address: 9139 N Ridgeway Avenue, Skokie, IL 60076
Phone: (773) 973-1450
Frequently asked questions about The Novick Family Foundation
How much does The Novick Family Foundation give each year?
The Novick Family Foundation gave $410K across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $284K across 24 grants.
What is The Novick Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Novick Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $13,213, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Novick Family Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does The Novick Family Foundation give grants?
The Novick Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (15%) and Massachusetts (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Skokie, IL (10 grants), Chicago, IL (10 grants), Lincolnwood, IL (3 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does The Novick Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on The Novick Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (31 grants).
Who are The Novick Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Novick Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Hillel Torah nor Sub Day School ($115,000), American Friends of Lomza Yeshiva-Petah Tikvah ($50,000) and Ida Crown Jewish Academy ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Novick Family Foundation?
The Novick Family Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $417K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $312K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Novick Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for Jewish educational and religious organizations and for charitable services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Novick Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 The Novick Family Foundation's EIN?
The Novick Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3672351. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Novick Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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