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Nova Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in EMERYVILLE, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2017. It holds total assets of $3.6M. Annual income is reported at $41K. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. According to available records, Nova Foundation Inc. has made 3 grants totaling $329K, with a median grant of $39K. Annual giving has grown from $41K in 2021 to $287K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $287K, with an average award of $110K. The foundation has supported 3 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in California. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Nova Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 3 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA.
Nova Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $329K across 3 grants. The median grant size is $39K, with an average of $110K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $287K.
Nova Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Nova Foundation Inc. is headquartered in EMERYVILLE, CA.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J Robert Orton Iii | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Nora Orton | Chairman | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Nicholas Orton | Director and President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Joseph Orton | Director and President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Katherine Pickrell | Chief Financial Officer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$3.6M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$3.6M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
3
Total Giving
$329K
Average Grant
$110K
Median Grant
$39K
Unique Recipients
3
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin Simmons TheatrePROGRAM SUPPORT | Emeryville, CA | $287K | 2022 |
| The San Francisco Foundation - The High Street FundPROGRAM SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $39K | 2021 |
| Oakland Ballet CompanyPROGRAM SUPPORT | Oakland, CA | $3K | 2021 |
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