Novack Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Novack Family Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $371,300 in 50 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$371,300
- Number of grants50
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was down from $473,800 the year before.
38% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $305,500 | 52 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $473,800 | 48 | $905,105 |
| 2025 | $371,300 | 50 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Novack Family 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 Novack Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9 | $162,500 |
| Massachusetts | 31 | $138,300 |
| Maine | 3 | $36,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $4,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Film Forum Inc | Contribution | $50,000 |
| Film Forum Inc | Contribution | $50,000 |
| Apollo Theatre Foundation Inc | Contribution | $25,000 |
| Food Link | Contribution | $25,000 |
| Brooklyn Public Library | Contribution | $15,000 |
| Pathways for Children | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Tufts Medical Center | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Backyard Growers | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Cape Ann Art Haven | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Dartmouth College Fund | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Day by Day Adult Care | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Facing History and Ourselves | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Itrek | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Impactisrael | Emergency care campaign | $10,000 |
| Franciscan Hospital for Children | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Film Society of Lincoln Center | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Neighborhealth | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Maine Historical Society | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts | Contribution | $10,000 |
| The Open Door | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Reut USA | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Action Inc | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Global Impact | Ropes | $5,000 |
| Westwood Community Chest | Contribution | $5,000 |
| My Place by the Sea Foundation | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Sawyer Free Library | Contribution | $5,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | Contribution | $2,500 |
| Rest Stop Ranch | Contribution | $2,500 |
| Roca | Contribution | $2,500 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Project Bread | Contribution | $1,800 |
| Rockport Garden Club | Contribution | $1,500 |
| Pejepscot Historical Society | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Rockport Exchange | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Schooner Adventure | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Smile Train | Contribution | $1,000 |
| The Berkeley Carroll School | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Addison Gilbert Society | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Union Presbyterian Church | Contribution | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kenneth J Novack
Questions people ask
Does Novack Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Novack Family Foundation give?
$371,300 in tax year 2025, across 50 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Novack Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kenneth J Novack (Trustee - As Needed).
What does Novack Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.