Novotny Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Novotny Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Sagle, Idaho. In tax year 2025 it gave $46,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $3,125 and the largest $11,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$46,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$3,125
- Largest grant$11,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees79%
Giving in 2025 was down from $69,066 the year before.
79% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $56,000 | 10 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $69,066 | 9 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $46,000 | 14 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Stephanie Novotny 84 Cougar Dr, Sagle, ID 83860 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (806) 773-3443 |
| What to submit | Submissions must be made in writing and should include sufficient information for the foundation to be able to make its determination. |
| Restrictions | Organizations must be organized and operated exclusively for religious, charitable, educational, literary or scientific purpses, and must be exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. |
What Novotny Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Idaho.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 5 | $21,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $9,750 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $4,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $4,000 |
| California | 1 | $3,250 |
| Virginia | 1 | $3,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho STEM Action Foundation | Stem education | $11,000 |
| Community Foundation Texas Hill Country | Kerr county flood relief | $5,000 |
| Red & Blue Foundation | Canfield incident | $5,000 |
| Atlanta Habitat for Humanity | House build sponsorship | $4,000 |
| Morgan's Wonderland | Disabilities and special needs park | $3,750 |
| Light the Way Food Bank | Food assistance | $3,500 |
| National Veteran Foundation | Veteran care | $3,250 |
| Meals on Wheels America | Food assistance | $3,000 |
| Bonner Community Food Bank | Food assistance | $2,000 |
| Sandpoint Area Seniors | Food and living assistance | $2,000 |
| American Pit Bull Foundation | Education, adovcacy, shelter | $1,000 |
| Brittany Rescue of Texas | Animal rescue | $1,000 |
| Rathdrum Food Bank | Food assistance | $1,000 |
| Warriors & Quiet Waters | Veteran care | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephan Novotny
- Hunter Novotny
- Stephanie Novotny
Questions people ask
Does Novotny Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Novotny Charitable Foundation give?
$46,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $3,125.
Who runs Novotny Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Stephan Novotny (Trustee), Hunter Novotny (Trustee) and Stephanie Novotny (Trustee).
What does Novotny Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, food and hunger and housing and homelessness.