The Narayanan Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Narayanan Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $240,500 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $45,000. 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$240,500
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$8.7 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $221,300 the year before.
20% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $235,500 | 12 | $6.4 million |
| 2024 | $221,300 | 17 | $6.7 million |
| 2025 | $240,500 | 16 | $8.7 million |
How to apply
The Narayanan Family 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 The Narayanan Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Massachusetts. It also paid $30,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 4 | $75,000 |
| California | 5 | $73,500 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $20,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $15,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iit Madras Foundation | Narayanan Family Foundation Faculty Fellows fund | $45,000 |
| Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Envir | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Institute for Financial Management and Research | WELL Labs - NbS Projects | $30,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | UW ColorStack program | $25,000 |
| University of California Berkeley Foundation | Louise Mozingo Award fund | $20,000 |
| Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Envir | Greens of Wheels project in Bengaluru | $15,000 |
| Museum of Art and Photography Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Black Landscape Architects Network | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Landscape Architecture Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Nudge Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Swataleem USA Corporation | General & Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Wxla Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Bharata Dance & Allied Arts | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Inclusive World | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Writers Grotto | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Family Equality | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ari Daman
- Srinivasa Narayanan
Questions people ask
Does The Narayanan Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Narayanan Family Foundation give?
$240,500 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Narayanan Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ari Daman (Co- Pres, Dir) and Srinivasa Narayanan (Dir, Sec, Treas, Co- Pres).
What does The Narayanan Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, education and arts and culture.