THE RICHARD H NOVAK FOUNDATION
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The Richard H Novak Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. With a total of $36K in grants paid in 2024 to two grantees, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

FRIENDS OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY PARKS
Santa Cruz, CA
$35K
97%
INTERNATIONAL SKATEBOARDING HALL OF FAME
SIMI VALLEY, CA
$1K
3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE RICHARD H NOVAK FOUNDATION?
No. THE RICHARD H NOVAK FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE RICHARD H NOVAK FOUNDATION give?
THE RICHARD H NOVAK FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California. 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 THE RICHARD H NOVAK FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE RICHARD H NOVAK FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $18 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE RICHARD H NOVAK FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE RICHARD H NOVAK FOUNDATION awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $36 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE RICHARD H NOVAK FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE RICHARD H NOVAK FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include FRIENDS OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY PARKS and INTERNATIONAL SKATEBOARDING HALL OF FAME. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE RICHARD H NOVAK FOUNDATION?
THE RICHARD H NOVAK FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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