Fredric G & Mary Louise Novy Charitable Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-3925716 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$13K
Organizations funded4
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$79K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,625.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
25% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Misericordia Foundation | Chicago, IL | To further their exempt purpose | $5,444 |
| Danny Did Foundation | Chicago, IL | To further their exempt purpose | $3,625 |
| Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund | Chicago, IL | To further their exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Bobby Nichols Fiddlesticks Charity Foundation | Fort Myers, FL | To further their exempt purpose | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,569 | 4 |
| 2024 | $15,000 | 4 |
| 2023 | $11,012 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641339349100004
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3925716
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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