Private foundation · EIN 02-0229861 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Nararo Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $585K total, median $15K. 33% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$585K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in PA
33%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$14M

Grants paid in 2025

3 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
National Philanthropic TrustJenkintown, PAUnrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose.$560K
Non Violence InternationalWashington, DCUnrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose.$15K
Columbia University Barbara Whitman Endowment Fellowship FundNew York, NYUnrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose.$10K

By state: Pennsylvania 1 · District of Columbia 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

The Nararo Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Thomas I Whitman, tax-exempt since 2002. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does The Nararo Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The Nararo Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $585K across 3 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does The Nararo Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (1 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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