our mission

What We Do

The Lift a Life Novak Family Foundation is a private family foundation funded by the Novak Family. It was established in 1999 as a charitable trust to provide charitable grants and scholarships to people in need.

The Lift a Life Novak Family Foundation's mission is to help those in need achieve their full potential. Our goal is to fund innovative, high-impact projects that are led by passionate leaders who are committed to outstanding execution.  We focus on strategic partners who make a difference in the areas of: 

• Food insecurity

• Early childhood education

• Type 1 diabetes (formerly juvenile diabetes)

• Military family support

• Student leadership development

The defined focus areas of the Lift a Life Novak Family Foundation reflect the philanthropic passions of the Novak family.