Robert Novotny Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyCedar Rapids, Iowa · EIN 47-7117717 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$189K
Organizations funded1
Typical grant$41,941
Total assets$3.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $41,941 and $41,941.
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.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shueyville United Methodist Church | Swisher, IA | Capital Expenditure | $41,941 |
The return also lists 39 grants to individuals ($147,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $189,441 | 40 |
| 2024 | $199,000 | 43 |
| 2023 | $155,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631339349104063
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-7117717
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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