Private foundation · EIN 94-3219996 · Richmond, California · Education

Nepali Association of Northern California

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: 2 grants paid, $3,500 total, median $1,750. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$3,500
Median grant
$1,750
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Northern California Tamu SamajRichmond, CACultural promotion$2,500
Asian Cultural FestivalBerkeley, CACultural promotion$1,000

About this foundation

Nepali Association of Northern California is a private grantmaking foundation in Richmond, California, administered in care of Suvash Shah, tax-exempt since 1997. 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 Nepali Association of Northern California 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 Nepali Association of Northern California give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $3,500 across 2 grants, a median of $1,750.

Where does Nepali Association of Northern California give?

California (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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