Novo Foundation
Brooklyn, New York · EIN 470824753 · Private foundation
Based in Brooklyn, New York, Novo Foundation has awarded $1.03B across 3,167 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Tides Foundation. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Novo Foundation funds
Novo Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, criminal justice, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, families, homeless population, immigrants & refugees, indigenous, lgbtq people.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tides Foundation PROJECT SUPPORT: ADVANCING GIRLS FUND | New York, NY | $24.4M | 2022 |
| Tides Foundation PROJECT SUPPORT : ADVANCING GIRLS FUND | New York, NY | $22.9M | 2023 |
| Women Building Up Inc WOMEN BUILDING UP | Brooklyn, NY | $20.0M | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from Novo Foundation
Novo Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at novofoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Novo Foundation
- Does Novo Foundation accept grant applications?
- Novo Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Novo Foundation fund?
- Novo Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Tides Foundation, Women Building Up Inc. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Novo Foundation give in grants?
- Novo Foundation reported $208.4M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.03B over 3,167 grants.
- Where is Novo Foundation located?
- Novo Foundation is based in Brooklyn, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 470824753.
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