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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 92-2765938

Big Nova Foundation

A private foundation in Sanford, FL. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 57 grants and $6.4 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

3 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $6,351,608

    Grants listed
    57
    Assets, end of year
    $76,145,932

  • Tax year 2024

    $3,946,570

    Grants listed
    39
    Assets, end of year
    $75,927,351

  • Tax year 2023

    $0

    Grants listed
    0
    Assets, end of year
    $75,134,324

Grants paid in 2025

57 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Second Harvest Food Bank of Central FLOrlando, FL

    General support

    $800,000
  2. NMDP FoundationMinneapolis, MN

    General support

    $500,000
  3. Conservation FloridaOrlando, FL

    General support

    $356,448
  4. Habitat for Humanity International IncAltamonte Springs, FL

    General support

    $350,785
  5. Unity Youth Association IncSanford, FL

    General support

    $350,000
  6. Christian Sharing Center IncLongwood, FL

    General support

    $342,865
  7. Rescue Outreach Mission of Central Florida Inc FloridaSanford, FL

    General support

    $333,000
  8. Grace Medical Homes IncOrlando, FL

    General support

    $250,000
  9. Salt OutreachOrlando, FL

    New mobile shower units

    $235,000
  10. Christian Service Center for Central FloridaOrlando, FL

    Kitchen renovation

    $233,000
  11. Easter Seals Florida IncWinter Park, FL

    Renovate cabins

    $200,000
  12. One Purse IncOrlando, FL

    General support

    $200,000
  13. Samaritan Resource CenterOrlando, FL

    General support

    $160,000
  14. Foundation for Foster ChildrenWinter Park, FL

    General support

    $150,610
  15. Conductive Education Center of Orlando IncWinter Park, FL

    Adult program

    $150,000
  16. Grace CounselingOrlando, FL

    General support

    $150,000
  17. Second Harvest Food Bank of Central FLOrlando, FL

    General support

    $145,000
  18. The Mustard Seed of Central FloridaOrlando, FL

    General support

    $100,000
  19. The 4R Foundation IncOrlando, FL

    General support

    $100,000
  20. Life Concept IncOrlando, FL

    General support

    $100,000
  21. Cannonball Kids Cancer FoundationWinter Park, FL

    General support

    $100,000
  22. Find Feed & RestoreClermont, FL

    General support

    $75,000
  23. Diocesan Council of OrlandoApopka, FL

    General support

    $70,000
  24. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central FloridaOrlando, FL

    General support

    $65,000
  25. The Salvation ArmyBrookhaven, GA

    General support

    $65,000
  26. The Arbor School of Central Florida IncWinter SPGS, FL

    General support

    $63,000
  27. Diocesan Council of OrlandoApopka, FL

    General support

    $60,000
  28. Christian Help Foundation IncCasselberry, FL

    Christmas blessing program

    $60,000
  29. Second Harvest Food Bank of Central FLOrlando, FL

    General support

    $50,000
  30. Mercy Road Initiatives IncLongwood, FL

    General support

    $50,000
  31. Lighthouse Central Florida IncOrlando, FL

    General support

    $50,000
  32. Aeras Foundation IncWinter Park, FL

    Digital device acquisition

    $50,000
  33. Faine House IncOrlando, FL

    General support

    $37,760
  34. Friends of Blue SpringsOrange City, FL

    General support

    $32,620
  35. For Nina Foundation IncLake Mary, FL

    Wigs for comfort & confidence program

    $25,000
  36. Touched by Type 1Orlando, FL

    General support

    $25,000
  37. Heartland Haven Foundation IncSorrento, FL

    Equine coaching scholarships

    $23,660
  38. Whipping Childhood CancerOrlando, FL

    General support

    $20,000
  39. Unity Youth Association IncSanford, FL

    General support

    $20,000
  40. Diocesan Council of OrlandoApopka, FL

    General support

    $20,000
  41. Touched by Type 1Orlando, FL

    Community connections program

    $20,000
  42. Neighborhood Center of West VolusiaDeland, FL

    Food pantry and financial assistance

    $20,000
  43. Touched by Type 1Orlando, FL

    Dance program

    $18,000
  44. Hope HelpsOviedo, FL

    General support

    $15,000
  45. Picnic ProjectSanford, FL

    Picnic project

    $15,000
  46. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central FloridaOrlando, FL

    General support

    $15,000
  47. Adult Literacy League IncWinter Park, FL

    Student tutoring

    $10,000
  48. Shepherds Hope IncWinter Garden, FL

    General support

    $10,000
  49. United Way of Lake & Sumter Counties IncLeesburg, FL

    General support

    $10,000
  50. Samaritan Village IncOrlando, FL

    Vehicle purchase

    $10,000
  51. Christian Service Center for Central FloridaOrlando, FL

    Downtown campus water fountain replacement

    $9,500
  52. Toys for TotsOrlando, FL

    Christmas toy donations- picnic project, whipping childhood cancer, & WFTV toys for tots

    $8,360
  53. Sanford & Orlando EntSanford, FL

    General support

    $5,000
  54. Breaking Bread Beyond IncSanford, FL

    General support

    $5,000
  55. Bite Me CancerHerndon, VA

    General support

    $5,000
  56. Page 15 IncOrlando, FL

    General support

    $5,000
  57. Conservation FloridaOrlando, FL

    General support

    $2,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Human services12 grants $1,025,87029% of the total
  2. Philanthropy and grantmaking4 grants $660,00018% of the total
  3. Housing and shelter3 grants $435,78512% of the total
  4. Youth development2 grants $370,00010% of the total
  5. Environment2 grants $358,44810% of the total
  6. Health5 grants $260,0007% of the total
  7. 4 other causes8 grants $471,66013% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Florida54 grants $5,781,608
  2. Minnesota1 grant $500,000
  3. Georgia1 grant $65,000
  4. Virginia1 grant $5,000

Officers, directors and trustees

5 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Michael TreesCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Hours 40Pay $217,993
  • Thomas MoorePRESIDENT Hours 20Pay $0
  • Sally MooreVICE PRESIDENT Hours 5Pay $0
  • Sarah AsmaTREASURER Hours 20Pay $0
  • Stephen MooreSECRETARY Hours 5Pay $0

The return

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