Grants paid in 2025
13 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Fund for Investigative JournalismNew York, NY | General fund donation | $25K |
| Friends in Service HelpingCarson City, NV | Donation for food programs | $20K |
| Ready Set SmileMinneapolis, MN | General fund donation | $15K |
| The Metropolitan OperaNew York, NY | $5000 for lindemann young artist development program; $5000 for hd live in schools and access opera | $10K |
| Saint Paul Chamber OrchestraSt Paul, MN | Donation in support of the sandbox residency and new generation initiative | $10K |
| Circle of FriendsSisters, OR | General fund donation | $10K |
| Camp Care Nevada FoundationReno, NV | General fund donation | $9,000 |
| Latham Memorial LibraryThetford, VT | General fund donation | $7,040 |
| Theater Latt daMinneapolis, MN | Support of theater latt da and the 2026 next festival | $5,000 |
| Vermont FoodbankBarre, VT | General fund donation | $5,000 |
| Kenya International Chamber Music FestivalSan Francisco, CA | General fund donation | $3,500 |
| Community Nurse of ThetfordThetford Center, VT | General fund donation | $3,000 |
| Thetford Food ShelfThetford Center, VT | General fund donation | $3,000 |
By state: New York 2 · Minnesota 3 · Nevada 2 · Vermont 4 · Oregon 1 · California 1
About this foundation
Nara Fund Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Thetford, Vermont, administered in care of Dugan Et Al, tax-exempt since 1962. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Nara Fund Inc 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 Nara Fund Inc give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $126K across 13 grants, a median of $9,000.
Where does Nara Fund Inc give?
New York (2 grants), Minnesota (3 grants), Nevada (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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