The Nowak Society
Educate and support people and communities in building informed, safe, and empowering relationships with ourselves, others, and the medicines, drugs, and substances we interact with.
The Nowak Society at a glance
In short: The Nowak Society gave $144K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $36K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $143,616
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- Average grant
- $35,904
- Median grant
- $36,058
- Total assets
- $114,218
- +754.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Nowak Society funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Arab Psychedelic Society ($99K across 3 grants). Together the top 2 received $144K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $144K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arab Psychedelic Society Fort Collins, CO | Education | $65,100 |
| Roots to Thrive Fort Collins, CO | Education | $45,000 |
| Arab Psychedelic Society Fort Collins, CO | Education | $27,116 |
| Arab Psychedelic Society Fort Collins, CO | Education | $6,400 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $114,218 | $326,952 | $226,099 | $143,616 | 4 | $2 |
| 2024 | $13,365 | $42,031 | $93,696 | — | — | $2 |
| 2023 | $65,113 | $209,568 | $240,316 | — | — | $4 |
| 2022 | $45,369 | $126,150 | $289,955 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $93,846 | $190,431 | $119,952 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $23,367 | $92,946 | $72,092 | — | — | — |
About The Nowak Society
Based on IRS filings
The Nowak Society is a public charity focused on Education, based in Fort Collins, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $114K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $144K. Net investment income was $2.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Nowak Society is led by Katie Klumb, Chair since 2025 (on filings since 2023); none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Katie Klumb
Chair
Director → Volunteer Co, 2024
Volunteer Co → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Lucia Terpak
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Shannon Hughes
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Lisa Fox
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Reilly Caps
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Robert Colbert
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brianna Bendixsen
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Dylan Rivard (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Stephen Thomas (2021–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Nathan Bloodsworth (2023–2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Nowak Society
How much does The Nowak Society give each year?
The Nowak Society gave $144K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is The Nowak Society's typical grant size?
The Nowak Society's median grant in 2025 was $36,058, and its average grant was $35,904, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Nowak Society give grants?
The Nowak Society gives mostly in Colorado: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Collins, CO (4 grants).
Does The Nowak Society give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Nowak Society's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (4 grants).
How large is The Nowak Society?
The Nowak Society reported $114K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $327K.
What is The Nowak Society?
The Nowak Society is a public charity focused on Education, based in Fort Collins, CO. It holds $114K in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Nowak Society's EIN?
The Nowak Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-4033372. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 3, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 27, 2026)
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