Robert Novotny Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Robert Novotny Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $189,441 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $1,750 and the largest $41,941. 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$189,441
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$1,750
- Largest grant$41,941
- Assets$3.9 million
Giving in 2025 was down from $208,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $155,000 | 1 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $208,000 | 43 | $3.6 million |
| 2025 | $189,441 | 40 | $3.9 million |
How to apply
Robert Novotny Charitable 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 Robert Novotny Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 40 | $189,441 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shueyville United Methodist Church | Capital Expenditure | $41,941 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Renee K Hanrahan
Questions people ask
Does Robert Novotny Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert Novotny Charitable Foundation give?
$189,441 in tax year 2025, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $1,750.
Who runs Robert Novotny Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Renee K Hanrahan (Trustee).
What does Robert Novotny Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.