Private foundation · EIN 99-2865479 · Lombard, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Nayar 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: 13 grants paid, $257K total, median $15K. 38% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
13
$257K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in IL
38%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.6M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Fwd US Education FundWashington, DCProgram support$32K
Global Whole Being FundAlameda, CAProgram support$32K
Doctors Without Borders MsfNew York, NYGeneral support$32K
National Partners for New AmericaChicago, ILProgram support$32K
The Rebuild FoundationChicago, ILGeneral support$25K
New York Foundation for the ArtsNew York, NYProgram support$24K
Elemental ImpactHonolulu, HIGeneral support$15K
Giving Green ClimateSan Francisco, CAGeneral support$15K
Plant ChicagoChicago, ILGeneral support$15K
Rosy Simas DanseMinneapolis, MNGeneral support$13K
Scapegoat GardenHartford, CTProgram support$13K
Urban Growers CollectiveChicago, ILGeneral support$10K
Hyde Park Art CenterChicago, ILGeneral support$500

By state: Illinois 5 · New York 2 · California 2 · District of Columbia 1 · Hawaii 1 · Minnesota 1

About this foundation

Nayar Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lombard, Illinois, administered in care of Janus & Associates, tax-exempt since 2024. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Nayar 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 Nayar Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $257K across 13 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Nayar Foundation give?

Illinois (5 grants), New York (2 grants), California (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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