How to apply
Submissions must be made in writing and should include sufficient information for the foundation to be able to make its determination. Contact: Stephanie Novotny, 84 Cougar Dr, Sagle, Id, 8067733443 Deadlines: N/A Restrictions: Organizations must be organized and operated exclusively for religious, charitable, educational, literary or scientific purpses, and must be exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
14 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho STEM Action FoundationBoise, ID | Stem education | $11K |
| Community Foundation Texas Hill CountryKerrville, TX | Kerr county flood relief | $5,000 |
| Red & Blue FoundationHayden, ID | Canfield incident | $5,000 |
| Atlanta Habitat for HumanityAtlanta, GA | House build sponsorship | $4,000 |
| Morgan's WonderlandSan Antonio, TX | Disabilities and special needs park | $3,750 |
| Light the Way Food BankChapel Hill, NC | Food assistance | $3,500 |
| National Veteran FoundationLos Angeles, CA | Veteran care | $3,250 |
| Meals on Wheels AmericaArlington, VA | Food assistance | $3,000 |
| Bonner Community Food BankSandpoint, ID | Food assistance | $2,000 |
| Sandpoint Area SeniorsSandpoint, ID | Food and living assistance | $2,000 |
| American Pit Bull FoundationBelmont, NC | Education, adovcacy, shelter | $1,000 |
| Brittany Rescue of TexasFort Worth, TX | Animal rescue | $1,000 |
| Rathdrum Food BankRathdrum, ID | Food assistance | $1,000 |
| Warriors & Quiet WatersBozeman, MT | Veteran care | $500 |
By state: Idaho 5 · Texas 3 · North Carolina 2 · Georgia 1 · California 1 · Virginia 1
About this foundation
Novotny Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Sagle, Idaho, administered in care of Stephanie Novotny, tax-exempt since 2016. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Novotny Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Submissions must be made in writing and should include sufficient information for the foundation to be able to make its determination. Deadlines: N/A.
How much does Novotny Charitable Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $46K across 14 grants, a median of $3,125.
Where does Novotny Charitable Foundation give?
Idaho (5 grants), Texas (3 grants), North Carolina (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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