The Novick Family Foundation | Foundation Profile

GrantBay analyzes IRS Form 990-PF data to help grant seekers find fit funders like The Novick Family Foundation. Data shown is extracted from Form 990-PF filings.

EIN: 36-3672351

Foundation Overview

Based in Skokie, IL, The Novick Family Foundation has awarded 184 grants totaling $1,968,200 to organizations in New York, Illinois and 3 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $500 to $115,000, with a median award of $5,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$1,968,200
Total Assets
$6,963,373
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
31
Median Grant
$5,000
% Median Grant Decline
-9% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies

New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 16%

5 of 31 recipients (16%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
Illinois

77% of all grants are concentrated in Illinois, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (49%), Skokie (35%), Lincolnwood (9%).

Funding Trajectory
+154%

Strong 154% growth in annual giving over 4 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes

Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

Where is The Money Going?

Loading geographic data...
Loading chart...
Loading chart...
Loading chart...

Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Novick Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
American Friends Of Lomza Yeshiva-petah Tikvah $50,000 Brooklyn, NY, US Charitable 2024
Arie Crown Hebrew Day School $15,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2024
Associated Talmud Torahs Of Chicago $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2024
Beis Medrish Of Queens $6,000 New York, NY, US Charitable 2024
Bnei Akiva Of Chicago $1,000 Skokie, IL, US Charitable 2024
Camp Moshava $7,500 Skokie, IL, US Charitable 2024
Chicago Center For Torah And Chesed $1,500 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2024
Chicago Chesed Fund $7,200 Lincolnwood, IL, US Charitable 2024
Chicago Mezuzah And Mitzvah Campaign $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2024
Congregation Or Torah $6,500 Skokie, IL, US Charitable 2024
Congregation Yehuda Moshe $2,500 Lincolnwood, IL, US Charitable 2024
Congregation Yeshivas Lomza $3,600 Brooklyn, NY, US Charitable 2024
Etzion Foundation $18,000 Teaneck, NJ, US Charitable 2024
Hatzalah Chicago $1,800 Lincolnwood, IL, US Charitable 2024
Hebrew Theological College $5,000 Skokie, IL, US Charitable 2024
Hillel Torah Nor Sub Day School $115,000 Skokie, IL, US Charitable 2024
Ida Crown Jewish Academy $50,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2024
Jerusalem Center For Research $2,500 Far Rockaway, NY, US Charitable 2024
Jewish Sacred Society $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2024
Jewish United Fund $20,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2024
J-life Outreach $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2024
Keshet $1,000 Northbrook, IL, US Charitable 2024
Moat Chtim Of Greater Chicago $5,000 Northbrook, IL, US Charitable 2024
Ncsy $10,000 Skokie, IL, US Charitable 2024
Nieman Foundation $25,000 Cambridge, MA, US Charitable 2024
Religious Zionists Of Chicago $1,500 Skokie, IL, US Charitable 2024
Skokie Eruv $1,500 Skokie, IL, US Charitable 2024
Skokie Mikvah $10,000 Skokie, IL, US Charitable 2024
Telshe Yeshiva $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2024
The Ark $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2024
Yu Kollel Torah Mitzion $18,000 Skokie, IL, US Charitable 2024
American Friends Of Lomza Yeshiva-petah Tikvah $3,600 Brooklyn, NY, US Charitable 2023
Arie Crown Hebrew Day School $15,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2023
Baruch U Fergel Marpeh $50,000 Brooklyn, NY, US Charitable 2023
Beis Medrish Of Queens $6,000 New York, NY, US Charitable 2023
Camp Moshava $17,500 Skokie, IL, US Charitable 2023
Chicago Chesed Fund $10,000 Lincolnwood, IL, US Charitable 2023
Chicago Mezuzah And Mitzvah Campaign $3,600 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2023
Congregation Kins Of West Rogers Park $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2023
Hebrew Theological College $25,000 Skokie, IL, US Charitable 2023
Hillel Torah Nor Sub Day School $15,000 Skokie, IL, US Charitable 2023
Ida Crown Jewish Academy $50,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2023
Jewish Sacred Society $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2023
Jewish United Fund $20,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2023
J-life Outreach $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2023
Keshet $500 Northbrook, IL, US Charitable 2023
Moat Chtim Of Greater Chicago $5,000 Northbrook, IL, US Charitable 2023
Ncsy $10,000 Skokie, IL, US Charitable 2023
Nieman Foundation $25,000 Cambridge, MA, US Charitable 2023
Regensberg Institute $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2023
Religious Zionists Of Chicago $1,200 Skokie, IL, US Charitable 2023
Skokie Eruv $1,000 Skokie, IL, US Charitable 2023
Telshe Yeshiva $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2023
The Ark $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2023
Yesiva Tifferes Chaim $1,200 Brooklyn, NY, US Charitable 2023
American Friends Of Lomza Yeshiva-petah Tikvah $3,600 Brooklyn, NY, US Charitable 2023
Arie Crown Hebrew Day School $15,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2023
Baruch U Fergel Marpeh $50,000 Brooklyn, NY, US Charitable 2023
Beis Medrish Of Queens $6,000 New York, NY, US Charitable 2023
Camp Moshava $17,500 Skokie, IL, US Charitable 2023
Chicago Chesed Fund $10,000 Lincolnwood, IL, US Charitable 2023
Chicago Mezuzah And Mitzvah Campaign $3,600 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2023
Congregation Kins Of West Rogers Park $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2023
Hebrew Theological College $25,000 Skokie, IL, US Charitable 2023
Hillel Torah Nor Sub Day School $15,000 Skokie, IL, US Charitable 2023
Ida Crown Jewish Academy $50,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2023
Jewish Sacred Society $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2023
Jewish United Fund $20,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2023
J-life Outreach $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2023
Keshet $500 Northbrook, IL, US Charitable 2023
Moat Chtim Of Greater Chicago $5,000 Northbrook, IL, US Charitable 2023
Ncsy $10,000 Skokie, IL, US Charitable 2023
Nieman Foundation $25,000 Cambridge, MA, US Charitable 2023
Regensberg Institute $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2023
Religious Zionists Of Chicago $1,200 Skokie, IL, US Charitable 2023
Skokie Eruv $1,000 Skokie, IL, US Charitable 2023
Telshe Yeshiva $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2023
The Ark $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2023
Yesiva Tifferes Chaim $1,200 Brooklyn, NY, US Charitable 2023
American Friends Of Lomza Yeshiva-petah Tikvah $3,200 Brooklyn, NY, US Charitable 2022
Arie Crown Hebrew Day School $25,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2022
Associated Talmud Torahs Of Chicago $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2022
Baruch U Fergel Marpeh $50,000 Brooklyn, NY, US Charitable 2022
Beis Medrish Of Queens $5,000 New York, NY, US Charitable 2022
Bnei Akiva Of Chicago $1,000 Skokie, IL, US Charitable 2022
Camp Moshava $15,000 Skokie, IL, US Charitable 2022
Chicago Chesed Fund $8,200 Lincolnwood, IL, US Charitable 2022
Chicago Mezuzah And Mitzvah Campaign $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2022
Congregation Kins Of West Rogers Park $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2022
Congregation Yehuda Moshe $2,500 Lincolnwood, IL, US Charitable 2022
Hebrew Theological College $7,200 Skokie, IL, US Charitable 2022
Hillel Torah Nor Sub Day School $10,000 Skokie, IL, US Charitable 2022
Ida Crown Jewish Academy $50,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2022
Jerusalem Center For Research $2,500 Far Rockaway, NY, US Charitable 2022
Jewish Sacred Society $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2022
Jewish United Fund $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2022
J-life Outreach $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2022
Ncsy $10,000 Skokie, IL, US Charitable 2022
Orthodox Union $10,000 Skokie, IL, US Charitable 2022
Religious Zionists Of Chicago $1,600 Skokie, IL, US Charitable 2022
Shalom Yitzchak Torah Institute $1,800 Lakewood, IL, US Charitable 2022
Skokie Eruv $1,000 Skokie, IL, US Charitable 2022
Telshe Yeshiva $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2022
The Ark $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2022
The Central Foundation For Religious Education And Cultural Institutions $40,000 Kvutztat Beerot Yitzchak, Foreign, IS Charitable 2022
Yeshivat Hesder Shiloh $5,000 Passaic, NJ, US Charitable 2022
Yesiva Tifferes Chaim $1,200 Brooklyn, NY, US Charitable 2022
Yu Kollel Torah Mitzion $10,000 Skokie, IL, US Charitable 2022
American Friends Of Lomza Yeshiva-petah Tikvah $3,200 Brooklyn, NY, US Charitable 2022
Arie Crown Hebrew Day School $25,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2022
Associated Talmud Torahs Of Chicago $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2022
Baruch U Fergel Marpeh $50,000 Brooklyn, NY, US Charitable 2022
Beis Medrish Of Queens $5,000 New York, NY, US Charitable 2022
Bnei Akiva Of Chicago $1,000 Skokie, IL, US Charitable 2022
Camp Moshava $15,000 Skokie, IL, US Charitable 2022
Chicago Chesed Fund $8,200 Lincolnwood, IL, US Charitable 2022
Chicago Mezuzah And Mitzvah Campaign $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2022
Congregation Kins Of West Rogers Park $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2022
Congregation Yehuda Moshe $2,500 Lincolnwood, IL, US Charitable 2022
Hebrew Theological College $7,200 Skokie, IL, US Charitable 2022
Hillel Torah Nor Sub Day School $10,000 Skokie, IL, US Charitable 2022
Ida Crown Jewish Academy $50,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2022
Jerusalem Center For Research $2,500 Far Rockaway, NY, US Charitable 2022
Jewish Sacred Society $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2022
Jewish United Fund $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2022
J-life Outreach $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2022
Ncsy $10,000 Skokie, IL, US Charitable 2022
Orthodox Union $10,000 Skokie, IL, US Charitable 2022
Religious Zionists Of Chicago $1,600 Skokie, IL, US Charitable 2022
Shalom Yitzchak Torah Institute $1,800 Lakewood, IL, US Charitable 2022
Skokie Eruv $1,000 Skokie, IL, US Charitable 2022
Telshe Yeshiva $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2022
The Ark $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2022
The Central Foundation For Religious Education And Cultural Institutions $40,000 Kvutztat Beerot Yitzchak, Foreign, IS Charitable 2022
Yeshivat Hesder Shiloh $5,000 Passaic, NJ, US Charitable 2022
Yesiva Tifferes Chaim $1,200 Brooklyn, NY, US Charitable 2022
Yu Kollel Torah Mitzion $10,000 Skokie, IL, US Charitable 2022
Amit $1,800 New York, NY, US Charitable 2021
Arie Crown Hebrew Day School $50,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2021
Associated Talmud Torahs Of Chicago $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2021
Baruch U Fergel Marpeh $50,000 Brooklyn, NY, US Charitable 2021
Bnei Akiva Of Chicago $1,000 Skokie, IL, US Charitable 2021
Camp Moshava $15,000 Skokie, IL, US Charitable 2021
Chicago Chesed Fund $5,000 Lincolnwood, IL, US Charitable 2021
Chicago Mezuzah And Mitzvah Campaign $1,800 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2021
Congregation Kins Of West Rogers Park $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2021
Congregation Yehuda Moshe $2,500 Lincolnwood, IL, US Charitable 2021
Hillel Torah Nor Sub Day School $5,000 Skokie, IL, US Charitable 2021
Ida Crown Jewish Academy $50,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2021
Jerusalem Center For Research $2,500 Far Rockaway, NY, US Charitable 2021
Jewish United Fund $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2021
Moat Chtim Of Greater Chicago $5,000 Northbrook, IL, US Charitable 2021
Skokie Eruv $1,000 Skokie, IL, US Charitable 2021
Telshe Yeshiva $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2021
The Ark $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2021
Yesiva Tifferes Chaim $1,200 Brooklyn, NY, US Charitable 2021
Yu Kollel Torah Mitzion $10,000 Skokie, IL, US Charitable 2021
J-life Outreach $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2021
Congregation Yeshivas Lomza $3,200 Brooklyn, NY, US Charitable 2021
Hebrew Theological College $5,000 Skokie, IL, US Charitable 2021
Beis Medrish Of Queens $5,000 New York, NY, US Charitable 2021
Jewish Sacred Society $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2021
Amit $1,800 New York, NY, US Charitable 2020
Arie Crown Hebrew Day School $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2020
Associated Talmud Torahs Of Chicago $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2020
Baruch U Fergel Marpeh $25,000 Brooklyn, NY, US Charitable 2020
Chicago Chesed Fund $5,000 Lincolnwood, IL, US Charitable 2020
Chicago Mezuzah And Mitzvah Campaign $1,800 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2020
Congregation Kins Of West Rogers Park $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2020
Congregation Yehuda Moshe $2,500 Lincolnwood, IL, US Charitable 2020
Ida Crown Jewish Academy $50,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2020
Jerusalem Center For Research $2,500 Far Rockaway, NY, US Charitable 2020
Jewish United Fund $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2020
Moat Chtim Of Greater Chicago $5,000 Northbrook, IL, US Charitable 2020
Religious Zionists Of Chicago $1,200 Skokie, IL, US Charitable 2020
The Ark $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2020
Hillel Torah Nor Sub Day School $1,000 Skokie, IL, US Charitable 2020
Skokie Eruv $1,000 Skokie, IL, US Charitable 2020
Tifferes Chaim $1,200 Brooklyn, NY, US Charitable 2020
Telshe Yeshiva $6,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2020
Yeshivat Hesder Shiloh $5,000 Passaic, NJ, US Charitable 2020
Regensberg Institute $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2020
Yu Torah Mirion (yeshiva University) $10,000 New York, NY, US Charitable 2020
Healing The Children (htc) $5,000 Spokane, WA, US Charitable 2020

Foundations Similar to The Novick Family Foundation

Discover 5 foundations with comparable assets ($6,894,691-$7,021,333), similar grant patterns, and geographic focus in IL that may also align with your organization's funding needs and grant seeking strategy.

Foundation Name Total Assets Typical Grant Size Service Area Similarity Match

EIN: 37-6222186 | 48 grants awarded
$6,930,403
(≈ Similar)
$9,573.5
median grant
Bloomington, IL
Same state
100%
Excellent match

EIN: 37-1330907 | 253 grants awarded
$6,921,998
(≈ Similar)
$10,000
median grant
Robinson, IL
Same state
100%
Excellent match

EIN: 36-3917119 | 204 grants awarded
$6,921,705
(≈ Similar)
$10,000
median grant
Glenview, IL
Same state
100%
Excellent match

EIN: 36-4270223 | 129 grants awarded
$7,021,333
(≈ Similar)
$10,000
median grant
Chicago, IL
Same state
100%
Excellent match

EIN: 42-1652732 | 240 grants awarded
$6,894,691
(≈ Similar)
$5,000
median grant
Chicago, IL
Same state
100%
Excellent match

Contact Information

Official contact details for The Novick Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 36-3672351
Website N/A
Address 9139 N RIDGEWAY AVENUE Skokie, IL 60076-0000

Key People (9)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Novick Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President Bernice Novick
Director Bonnie Rosen
Director Sy Rosen
Director Leonard Matanky
Director Margaret Matanky

Forms 990-PF

IRS Form 990-PF filings provide comprehensive financial information, grant details, and operational data. These documents are essential resources for understanding foundation capacity, giving patterns, and strategic priorities.

Form 990-PF Research Tips
  • Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

About This Foundation Profile

This comprehensive foundation profile for The Novick Family Foundation is powered by Grant Bay's advanced foundation research platform. Our system analyzes IRS Form 990-PF filings, grant histories, and philanthropic patterns to provide nonprofit organizations with actionable intelligence for grant seeking success.

Data Sources & Accuracy

All information is derived from official IRS filings and public records. Grant Bay processes thousands of Form 990-PF documents to extract grant details, financial data, and organizational information. Data accuracy depends on foundation reporting quality and IRS filing completeness.

Research Applications

Use this profile for prospect research, grant strategy development, application preparation, and relationship building. Combine this data with additional research on foundation priorities, application processes, and board member backgrounds for comprehensive grant seeking strategies.

Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.