NOVO FOUNDATION
NOVO FOUNDATION
NOVO FOUNDATION
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The NOVO Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in New York, California, and Washington, D.C. With a significant grantmaking scale, having disbursed $214.1 million to 874 grantees in 2024, the foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
TIDES FOUNDATION
$419.6M
22%
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc
$124.3M
7%
COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS OF THE HUDSON VALLEY INC
$83.2M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
508
Median 1st year grant
$100K
Median 2nd year grant
$150K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NOVO FOUNDATION?
No. NOVO FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NOVO FOUNDATION give?
NOVO FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, California, and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are NOVO FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NOVO FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $100 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NOVO FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, NOVO FOUNDATION awarded about 510 grants, totaling nearly $214.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NOVO FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, NOVO FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 870 grantees. Recent grantees include TIDES FOUNDATION, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc, and COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS OF THE HUDSON VALLEY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NOVO FOUNDATION?
NOVO FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.