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These grants aim to enhance food sovereignty and access to culturally relevant foods for Native communities. The program supports initiatives that prioritize Native control, cultural heritage, and community empowerment to address both physical and spiritual nourishment, ensuring sustainable lifeways and economies.
Novo Foundation is a private corporation based in HURLEY, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2021. The principal officer is % K Mclain Co Novo Foundation. It holds total assets of $937.8M. Annual income is reported at $900.8M. HUDSON VALLEY FARM HUB:COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROFESSIONAL FARMER TRAINING, THE HOSTING AND SUPPORTING OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH, THE DEMONSTRATION OF NEW FARM TECHNOLOGIES, AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR ADVANCES IN FOOD AND FARMING. According to available records, Novo Foundation has made 3,143 grants totaling $1B, with a median grant of $150K. The foundation has distributed between $169.4M and $390.2M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $390.2M distributed across 1,216 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $27.5M, with an average award of $319K. The foundation has supported 685 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, California, District of Columbia, which account for 67% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 48 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
MOVE TO END VIOLENCE:PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, TRAINING, & CONVENING OF THOUGHT-LEADERS AND COHORT PARTICIPANTS FOR MOVE TO END VIOLENCE, A 10YR INITIATIVE DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN OUR COLLECTIVE CAPACITY TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST GIRLS & WOMEN IN THE US. WWW.MOVETOENDVIOLENCE.ORG
Expenses: $2.2M
THE WOMEN'S BUILDING:COMMUNITY CONSULTATION, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, AND PROGRAM, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION DEVELOPMENT FOR THE WOMEN'S BUILDING IN NYC. THE WOMEN'S BUILDING WILL BE A MULTI-USE TENANT CENTER THAT WILL PROVIDE NURTURING AND TRANSFORMATIVE SPACE, COMMUNITY, AND RESOURCES FOR ACTIVISTS AND ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO ADVANCE LIBERATION, EQUALITY, AND JUSTICE FOR ALL GIRLS AND WOMEN EVERYWHERE. WWW.WOMENSBUILDINGNYC.ORG
Expenses: $451K
COLLABORATING DISTRICTS INITIATIVE (CDI):PROGRAM MANAGEMENT & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE COLLABORATING DISTRICTS INITIATIVE (CDI). THE CDI IS AN INITIATIVE TO GET DISTRICT-WIDE EVIDENCE-BASED SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING PROGRAMS IMPLEMENTED IN 8 OF THE LARGEST SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN THE US. HTTP://WWW.CASEL.ORG/CDI-RESULTS/
Expenses: $77K
THE LIFE STORY:STRATEGY, RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION OF THE LIFE STORY ONLINE PLATFORM, WITH SUPPORT FOR SURVIVOR INVOLVEMENT. THE LIFE STORY CHRONICLES THE LIVES OF WOMEN IN THE SEX TRADE AND HIGHLIGHTS OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHANGE FOR GIRLS AND WOMEN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED COMMERCIAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION. THE PLATFORM, GUIDED BY THE VOICES OF SURVIVORS, PROPOSES SOLUTIONS FOCUSED ON SYSTEMS CHANGE, AND EXPLORES HOW TO CLOSE ON-RAMPS INTO AND BUILD MORE EXIT RAMPS OUT OF EXPLOITATION. HTTPS://THELIFESTORY.ORG
Expenses: $66K
HUDSON VALLEY FARM HUB:COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROFESSIONAL FARMER TRAINING, THE HOSTING AND SUPPORTING OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH, THE DEMONSTRATION OF NEW FARM TECHNOLOGIES, AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR ADVANCES IN FOOD AND FARMING. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 3,143 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, CA, DC.
Novo Foundation has distributed a total of $1B across 3,143 grants. The median grant size is $150K, with an average of $319K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $27.5M.
Novo Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Novo Foundation is headquartered in HURLEY, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 48 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberly Mclain | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | $354K | $212K | $567K |
| Brooke Pickering-Cole | EXEC DIR, FARM HUB | $265K | $113K | $378K |
| Jennifer Buffett | CO-PRESIDENT | $1 | $28K | $28K |
| Peter Buffett | CO-PRESIDENT | $1 | $35K | $35K |
| Aaron Stern | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Giving
$174.1M
Total Assets
$719.3M
Fair Market Value
$719.3M
Net Worth
$560.2M
Grants Paid
$134.3M
Contributions
$356.1M
Net Investment Income
$371.9M
Distribution Amount
$21.9M
Total: $542.5M
Total Grants
3,143
Total Giving
$1B
Average Grant
$319K
Median Grant
$150K
Unique Recipients
685
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tides FoundationPROJECT SUPPORT : ADVANCING GIRLS FUND | New York, NY | $22.9M | 2023 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy AdvisorsPROJECT SUPPORT: THE LIFE STORY INITIATIVE | New York, NY | $15.1M | 2023 |
| Seventh Generation Fund For Indigenous Peoples IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Eureka, CA | $2.3M | 2023 |
| Community Foundations Of The Hudson ValleyPROJECT SUPPORT: RADIO KINGSTON | Poughkeepsie, NY | $2.2M | 2023 |
| The Magic Canoe IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $2M |
Other foundations that have funded Novo Foundation.
| Funder | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The@Lloyd R Wallace Charitable Foundation | $2K | 2022 | GENERAL |
| The@Jonathan And Anne Smith Family Foundation Inc. | $1K | 2021 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S BAND OF CREATIVE MISSIONARIES SENT TO MULTIPLY MOVEMENTS OF THE GOSPEL AND MOBILIZE THE CHURCH FOR THAT MISSION AROUND THE WORLD. |
| 2018 | 990PF | View |
| 2016 | 990PF | View |
| 2015 | 990PF | View |
| 2023 |
| Civilization Research InitiativeGENERAL SUPPORT | Encinitas, CA | $2M | 2023 |
| Kashif Incubator IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Brooklyn, NY | $1.9M | 2023 |
| The Land InstituteGENERAL SUPPORT | Salinas, KS | $1.5M | 2023 |
| Tides CenterPROJECT SUPPORT: ONE GENERATION | San Francisco, CA | $1.5M | 2023 |
| The Democracy Collaborative Foundation IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Shaker Heights, OH | $1.3M | 2023 |
| Rsf Social FinancePROJECT SUPPORT: INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE HOLDERS FUND | San Francisco, CA | $1M | 2023 |
| Omega Institute For Holistic Studies IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Rhinebeck, NY | $1M | 2023 |
| Global Greengrants Fund IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Boulder, CO | $1M | 2023 |
| First Nations Development InstituteGENERAL SUPPORT | Longmont, CO | $1M | 2023 |
| Bard CollegeGENERAL SUPPORT | Annandaleonhudson, NY | $1M | 2023 |
| Third Coast Activist Resource CenterPROJECT SUPPORT: PERENNIAL FILMS: PRAIRIE PROPHECY FILM | Arroyo Seco, NM | $900K | 2023 |
| United For Respect Education FundGENERAL SUPPORT | Sacramento, CA | $850K | 2023 |
| Rockefeller Family Fund IncPROJECT SUPPORT: THE NEW PERENNIALS PROJECT | New York, NY | $800K | 2023 |
| Thousand CurrentsGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $750K | 2023 |
| United Way Of The Greater TriangleGENERAL SUPPORT | Durham, NC | $750K | 2023 |
| United Way Of Central New MexicoGENERAL SUPPORT | Albuquerque, NM | $750K | 2023 |
| Good Work InstitutePROJECT SUPPORT: KINGSTON FOOD COOP: CAPITAL SUPPORT | Kingston, NY | $681K | 2023 |
| Family Of Woodstock IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Kingston, NY | $650K | 2023 |
| Girls Educational And Mentoring ServicesGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $650K | 2023 |
| Cultural Survival IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Cambridge, MA | $625K | 2023 |
| New Economy Coalition IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Cambridge, MA | $600K | 2023 |
| Jass (Just Associates)GENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $600K | 2023 |
| Indian Land Tenure FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Little Canada, MN | $600K | 2023 |
| Samadhi Center IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Kingston, NY | $600K | 2023 |
| Resources Legacy FundPROJECT SUPPORT: CLEAR LAKE TRIBAL SUPPORT | Sacramento, CA | $591K | 2023 |
| Rising Tide Capital IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Jersey City, NJ | $500K | 2023 |
| North Star FundPROJECT SUPPORT: NEW YORK STATEWIDE COLLABORATIVE FUND | New York, NY | $500K | 2023 |
| People'S Action InstituteGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $500K | 2023 |
| Ulster Community College Foundation IncPROJECT SUPPORT: SUNY ULSTER'S NEW START FOR WOMEN | Stone Ridge, NY | $500K | 2023 |
| City Dibs SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $500K | 2023 |
| American Farmland TrustPROJECT SUPPORT: FARMLAND ACCESS FUND | Washington, DC | $500K | 2023 |
| Cooperation JacksonGENERAL SUPPORT | Jackson, MS | $500K | 2023 |
| Equality Now IncGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $500K | 2023 |
| Highlander Research & Education Center IncGENERAL SUPPORT | New Market, TN | $500K | 2023 |
| The Fab FoundationPROJECT SUPPORT: FAB CITY | Boston, MA | $500K | 2023 |
| The Coalition Of Immokalee Workers IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Immokalee, FL | $500K | 2023 |
| Madre IncPROJECT SUPPORT: ADVANCING CLIMATE JUSTICE | New York, NY | $500K | 2023 |
| Sterling CollegePROJECT SUPPORT: THE WENDELL BERRY FARMING PROGRAM | Craftsbury Common, VT | $500K | 2023 |
| Makeway FoundationPROJECT SUPPORT: REVITALIZING INDIGENOUS CULTURE AND LANGUAGE IN CANADA'S NORTH | Vancouver | $500K | 2023 |
| Multidisciplinary Association For Psychedelic StudiesGENERAL SUPPORT | San Jose, CA | $500K | 2023 |
| Ndn Collective IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Rapid City, SD | $500K | 2023 |
| Wild Earth Wilderness SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | High Falls, NY | $500K | 2023 |
| Catskills Agrarian Alliance IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Hamden, NY | $400K | 2023 |
| Aha Attitude Harmony AchievementGENERAL SUPPORT | Santa Barbara, CA | $400K | 2023 |
| Re-Imagining MigrationGENERAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $400K | 2023 |
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