National Novel Writing Month
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2024
Total received
$76K
Foundation funders
20
Grants recorded
28
Years covered
2019–2024
Who funds National Novel Writing Month?
National Novel Writing Month is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by National Book Foundation Inc ($25K), San Antonio Area Foundation ($20K), The San Francisco Foundation ($15K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $76K in grants to National Novel Writing Month between 2019–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Book Foundation Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| San Antonio Area Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The San Francisco Foundation | $15,000 | 2 | 2020–2022 |
| Mellon Genetics Archive | $5,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Nora Roberts Foundation | $3,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Morris Family Fund | $3,000 | 3 | 2020–2023 |
| The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | $2,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| The Herbster Family Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Deupree Family Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Dreamcatcher Fund | $250 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Ford Foundation | $150 | 1 | 2020 |
| Verizon Foundation | $112 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| The Graco Foundation | $100 | 1 | 2023 |
| Celanese Foundation | $100 | 1 | 2023 |
| Bristol-myers Squibb Foundation Inc | $100 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Gannett Foundation Inc | $55 | 1 | 2021 |
| Assurant Foundation | $40 | 1 | 2020 |
| Edward Jones Foundation | $30 | 1 | 2023 |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | $28 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Yelp Foundation | $25 | 1 | 2019 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has National Novel Writing Month received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Verizon Foundation | OTHER CIVIC / COMMUNITY | $30 |
| 2023 | Nora Roberts Foundation | OPERATIONS | $3,000 |
| 2023 | Morris Family Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2023 | The Herbster Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $1,000 |
| 2023 | The Graco Foundation | DOLLARS FOR DOERS | $100 |
| 2023 | Celanese Foundation | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $100 |
| 2023 | Edward Jones Foundation | ARTS, CULTURE AND HUMANITIES | $30 |
| 2023 | Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $28 |
| 2023 | Verizon Foundation | OTHER CIVIC / COMMUNITY | $25 |
| 2022 | National Book Foundation Inc | LITERARY ARTS EMERGENCY FUND GRANT | $25,000 |
| 2022 | The San Francisco Foundation | ADVISED - FOR THE NANOWRIMO YOUNG WRITERS PROGRAM. | $7,500 |
| 2022 | Deupree Family Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Bristol-myers Squibb Foundation Inc | EMPLOYEE GIVING PROGRAM | $50 |
| 2021 | Mellon Genetics Archive | DONEE'S DISCRETION | $5,000 |
| 2021 | The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | MATCHING GIFT OF STAFF AND BOARD MEMBERS | $1,000 |
| 2021 | Morris Family Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2021 | Gannett Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $55 |
| 2021 | Bristol-myers Squibb Foundation Inc | GENERAL PURPOSE | $50 |
| 2021 | Verizon Foundation | MIP PAYOUT FOR 01/12/21 | $30 |
| 2020 | San Antonio Area Foundation | FOR GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES | $20,000 |
| 2020 | The San Francisco Foundation | FOR THE NANOWRIMO YOUNG WRITERS PROGRAM. | $7,500 |
| 2020 | Morris Family Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2020 | The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | MATCHING GIFT OF STAFF AND BOARD MEMBERS | $1,000 |
| 2020 | Dreamcatcher Fund | Literary | $250 |
| 2020 | The Ford Foundation | Matching Gift | $150 |
| 2020 | Assurant Foundation | Financial Assistance | $40 |
| 2020 | Verizon Foundation | MIP PAYOUT FOR 02/10/20 | $27 |
| 2019 | The Yelp Foundation | MATCHING CONTRIBUTION MADE BY EMPLOYEE OF YELP, INC. | $25 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds National Novel Writing Month?
National Novel Writing Month is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by National Book Foundation Inc ($25K), San Antonio Area Foundation ($20K), The San Francisco Foundation ($15K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $76K in grants to National Novel Writing Month between 2019–2024.
Who is National Novel Writing Month's largest funder?
National Book Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of National Novel Writing Month, with $25K across 1 grant (2022).
How much grant funding has National Novel Writing Month received?
IRS 990 filings record $76K in grants to National Novel Writing Month across 28 grants from 20 funders between 2019–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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