Nova Vista Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Nova Vista Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 8 grants; the typical grant was $62,500 and the largest $600,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.1 million
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$62,500
- Largest grant$600,000
- Assets$44.3 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0 | 0 | $40.5 million |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 8 | $44.3 million |
How to apply
Nova Vista Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Nova Vista Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $800,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $150,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $75,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Climate Emergency Fund | Climate Resistance Incubator + CEF Operations & Regranting | $600,000 |
| Renaissance Philanthropy Fund | Pilot ip-salvage and reuse project led by meera zassenhaus to identify, acquire and steward stranded intellectual property and technical know-how from distressed alternative-protein companies for often, non-exclusive reuse by the research community | $150,000 |
| Multiplier | Sane Energy Project general operating expenses | $100,000 |
| Greener by Default | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | Immigrants Rights Project & Speech, Privacy and Technology Project | $50,000 |
| Communiversity Foundation | For general support for 2025, which includes expanding to a 4th location, as well as for the hiring of a person to do follow-up on current graduates | $50,000 |
| Decentered Arts | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Humane America Animal Foundation | The Plant-Based EU Policy Fund | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bridget Conrad
- Christopher Jason Conrad
- Colin R Earl
Questions people ask
Does Nova Vista Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nova Vista Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $62,500.
Who runs Nova Vista Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bridget Conrad (Pres, Dir, Sec, Treas), Christopher Jason Conrad (VP, Dir of Research & Program) and Colin R Earl (Dir).
What does Nova Vista Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research.