Nodar Special Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Nodar Special Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $64,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $9,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$64,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$9,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2025 was up from $42,800 the year before.
55% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $37,500 | 11 | $825,299 |
| 2024 | $42,800 | 14 | $1.0 million |
| 2025 | $64,000 | 15 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Nodar Special Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Nodar Special Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 12 | $51,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mary Health of the Sick | Operations | $9,000 |
| Individual | Operations | $7,500 |
| Humane Society International | Operations | $5,000 |
| KCRW | Operations | $5,000 |
| Individual | Operations | $5,000 |
| Individual | Operations | $5,000 |
| Brentwood School | Operations | $5,000 |
| Pug Nation Rescue of Los Angeles | Operations | $5,000 |
| Life Centers of Ventura County | Operations | $3,500 |
| Marine Mammal Care Center | Operations | $3,000 |
| Our Lady of the Assumption | Operations | $3,000 |
| Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society | Operations | $3,000 |
| Beverly Hills Education Foundation | Operations | $2,000 |
| Camp Ramah | Operations | $1,500 |
| Individual | Operations | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Rudy P Nodar
- Daniel Nodar
- Susan Nodar
- Adriana Nodar
Questions people ask
Does Nodar Special Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nodar Special Foundation give?
$64,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Nodar Special Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Rudy P Nodar (President), Daniel Nodar (Cfo), Susan Nodar (Secretary) and Adriana Nodar (Vice President).
What does Nodar Special Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.