Kumar Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Kumar Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Miami Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $78,500 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $50,000. 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$78,500
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$4.5 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2025 was up from $53,000 the year before.
75% 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 | $100,000 | 1 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $53,000 | 2 | $4.1 million |
| 2025 | $78,500 | 6 | $4.5 million |
How to apply
Kumar Foundation Inc 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 Kumar Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 2 | $12,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $11,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Sinai Foundation | Scientific reasearch | $50,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,500 |
| Individual | To help disabled veterans | $10,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Lifesaving research | $5,000 |
| Stimson M School for National | Research | $2,000 |
| University of Miami | Scholarship support for student pursuing medical | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nita Kumar
- Vinod Kumar
- Lisa Kumar
Questions people ask
Does Kumar Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kumar Foundation Inc give?
$78,500 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Kumar Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Nita Kumar (President), Vinod Kumar (Secretary) and Lisa Kumar (Treasurer).
What does Kumar Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, education and health.