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The Joseph Novakoff Charitable Foundation

Accepts applications Weston, Massachusetts · EIN 046768027

The Joseph Novakoff Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Weston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $31,327 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $2,008 and the largest $10,250. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $25,914 the year before.

40% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$19,9485$272,677
2023$25,9148$258,021
2024$31,32710$234,720

How to apply

ContactStephen Novakoff
8525 North Sendero Tres M, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Phone or email(602) 885-9300
What to submitNo specific application is necessary. Complete information on the charitable purpose is required.
RestrictionsNo restrictions, except it must be a tax-exempt charitable organization.

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2024. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Joseph Novakoff Charitable Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Massachusetts.

StateGrantsAmount
Massachusetts6$24,999
Arizona2$3,475
California2$2,853

Grants paid in 2024

All 10 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Hebrew Senior Life
Roslindale, MA
Philanthropic$10,250
Temple Emanuel
Newton, MA
Philanthropic$7,149
Combined Jewish Philanthropies
Boston, MA
Philanthropic$3,600
Temple Chai
Scottsdale, AZ
Philanthropic$2,525
Wilshire Boulevard Temple
Los Angeles, CA
Philanthropic$2,517
Friends of the Children
Boston, MA
Charitable$1,500
Newton Wellesley Hospital Fund
Newton, MA
Philanthropic$1,500
Wildflower Inc
Lexington, MA
Philanthropic$1,000
Chabad Lubavich of Arizona
Phoenix, AZ
Charitable$950
Sinai Temple
Los Angeles, CA
Philanthropic$336

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Joseph Novakoff Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.

How much does The Joseph Novakoff Charitable Foundation give?

$31,327 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $2,008.

Who runs The Joseph Novakoff Charitable Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Karen Novakoff (Trustee) and Stephen Novakoff (Trustee).

What does The Joseph Novakoff Charitable Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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