Overview
The Novak Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Oak Brook, Illinois, with assets totaling $146,451. In the most recent fiscal year, the foundation reported expenses of $22,560 and revenue of $26,238. The foundation does not have a publicly listed website and primarily funds initiatives in Chicago, Geneva, and Washington, D.C. It operates within the states of Illinois and Washington, D.C. The foundation is managed by a board consisting of family members, including Charlene M. Novak as President and Director, Mark Novak as Chairman of the Board, Jason C. Novak as Secretary, Jennifer R. Novak as Treasurer, and Jennifer J. Novak as Vice President. All board members work on a voluntary basis without compensation.
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Financials
in 2024, compared to $142,773 in 2023
5 grants awarded in 2024
Of total expenses go to programs
Grants
| Purpose | Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $6,000 | NORTHERN ILLINOIS FOOD BANK | PUBLIC SUPPORT | 273 DEARBORN COURT GENEVA, IL US | 2024 |
| $5,000 | NORTHERN ILLINOIS FOOD BANK | PUBLIC SUPPORT | 273 DEARBORN COURT GENEVA, IL US | 2022 |
| $5,000 | SOS CHILDREN'S VILLAGE ILLINOIS | PUBLIC SUPPORT | 216 W JACKSON BLVD SUITE 925 CHICAGO, IL US | 2022 |
| $5,000 | NORTHERN ILLINOIS FOOD BANK | PUBLIC SUPPORT | 273 DEARBORN COURT GENEVA, IL US | 2023 |
| $5,000 | SOS CHILDREN'S VILLAGE ILLINOIS | PUBLIC SUPPORT | 216 W JACKSON BLVD SUITE 925 CHICAGO, IL US | 2024 |
| $4,500 | SOS CHILDREN'S VILLAGE ILLINOIS | PUBLIC SUPPORT | 216 W JACKSON BLVD SUITE 925 CHICAGO, IL US | 2023 |
| $3,000 | GOLDEN APPLE SCHOLARS | PUBLIC SUPPORT | 8 S MICHIGAN AVE SUITE 700 CHICAGO, IL US | 2024 |
| $3,000 | INSPIRATION CORPORATION | PUBLIC SUPPORT | 4554 N BROADWAY SUITE 207 CHICAGO, IL US | 2024 |
| $3,000 | THE HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN | PUBLIC SUPPORT | 1640 RHODE ISLAND AVENUE NW WASHINGTON, DC US | 2024 |
| $2,500 | GOLDEN APPLE SCHOLARS | PUBLIC SUPPORT | 8 S MICHIGAN AVE SUITE 700 CHICAGO, IL US | 2022 |
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Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms
| Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLENE M NOVAK | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | $0 | 2022 |
| MARK NOVAK | CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD & DI | $0 | 2022 |
| JASON C NOVAK | SECRETARY & DIRECTOR | $0 | 2022 |
| JENNIFER R NOVAK | TREASURER & DIRECTOR | $0 | 2022 |
| JENNIFER J NOVAK | VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | $0 | 2022 |
| CHARLENE M NOVAK | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | $0 | 2023 |
| MARK NOVAK | CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD & DI | $0 | 2023 |
| JASON C NOVAK | SECRETARY & DIRECTOR | $0 | 2023 |
| JENNIFER R NOVAK | TREASURER & DIRECTOR | $0 | 2023 |
| JENNIFER J NOVAK | VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | $0 | 2023 |
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Financial data sourced from IRS 990 forms via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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