Novum Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 92-3370375 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$522K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$276K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,600 and $44,962.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
66% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Success of Houston | Houston, TX | Wellness and enrichment programs for under-served Houston, TX students | $85,869 |
| Elijah's Retreat Inc | Jacksonville, TX | Net-zero cabin for families with children facing autism | $51,705 |
| Mensajeros de la Paz | Madrid, SP | Support foster youth who have experienced family separation due to human rights violations | $50,000 |
| Austism Speaks Inc | Washington, DC | General support | $49,771 |
| The Bienvenido Project (FUNFONAVI) | Bienvenido, DR | Construyendo Suenos (Building Dreams) project | $44,962 |
| Fundacion Innovacion Ortopedica sin Limites | Santo Domingo, DR | Prosthetics for people in need | $40,000 |
| National Autistic Society | London, UK | Child educational facility renovation and upgrades | $40,000 |
| Amani Foundation | Chattanooga, TN | Farm and biogas infrastructure improvements for Tanzania children's home | $30,000 |
| Nucleo | London, UK | Instruments and musical instruction for children from low-income families | $20,000 |
| Sumando Manos Foundation Inc | Miami Beach, FL | Apiculture initiative | $20,000 |
| Integrar | Buenos Aires, AR | Updated IT training for low-income graduates of their year-long program | $18,000 |
| Tiny Tickers | Leeds, UK | General support | $16,560 |
| Monte Azul Inc | Maricao, PR | Incubating Sustainable Farmers program | $15,600 |
| African People & Wildlife | Far Hills, NJ | Conservation through livestock protection and wildlife conflict mitigation training | $15,000 |
| Mumas Renaciendo | Hatillo, PR | Training program for economically disadvantaged women | $15,000 |
| The Menil Collection | Houston, TX | What Drawing Can Be: Four Responses exhibition | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $522,467 | 16 |
| 2023 | $241,982 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 1, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543049349100339
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 92-3370375
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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