Private foundation · EIN 80-0016494 · Baltimore, Maryland · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Murthynayak Foundation Inc

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: 9 grants paid, $216K total, median $10K. 44% of grants stayed in Maryland.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$216K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in MD
44%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Maryland Institute College of ArtBaltiore, MDGeneral support$51K
American Immigration CouncilWashington, DCGeneral support$50K
Aperture FoundationNew York, NYGeneral support$50K
International Center of PhotographyNew York, NYGeneral support$33K
Radius BooksSante Fe, NMGeneral support$10K
United Way of Central MarylandBaltimore, MDGeneral support$10K
Community College of Baltimore CountyDundalk, MDGeneral support$6,000
Kennedy Krieger InstituteBaltimore, MDGeneral support$5,000
American Civil Liberties UnionNew York, NYGeneral support$1,000

By state: New York 3 · Maryland 4 · District of Columbia 1 · New Mexico 1

About this foundation

The Murthynayak Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Baltimore, Maryland, administered in care of Sheela Murthy, 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.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does The Murthynayak Foundation 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 The Murthynayak Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $216K across 9 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does The Murthynayak Foundation Inc give?

New York (3 grants), Maryland (4 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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