Nanda Educational Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Nanda Educational Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Fort Myers, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $57,000 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$57,000
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $53,800 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $53,800 | 56 | $0 |
| 2025 | $57,000 | 31 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | Ashok K Nanda 4420 Green Heron Court, Bonita Springs, FL 34134 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (239) 398-0267, justashok@aol.com |
| What to submit | Financial aid application form if approved, nect will pay up to 50% of the parent's daycare costs, providing their account is maintained in good standing at the designated preschool, good for one calender year. Name, address, marital status spouse information, social security numbers, received any other financial aid assistance, monthly housing income, preschool child will attend and contact infomormation, child's name & social security number, high school diploma or highest level of education. Student scholarship application form the sum of 2,000USD will be used toward books and tuition the first year of college. Upon completion of the first year, 1,000USD will be awarded for the next year for up to 3 years. The total scholarship amount is 5,000USD a 2.5 gpa must be maintained to ensure the scholarship terms are met. Failure to maintain a 2.5 gpa may result in the withdrawal of the scholarship funds by nanda educational charitable trust. You are requred to submit your gpa on a yearly |
| Restrictions | Financial aid if approved, nect will pay up to 50% of the parent's daycare costs, providing their account is maintained in good standing at the designated preschool, good for one calender year. Scholarships the sum of 2,000USD will be used toward books and tuition the first year of college. Upon completion of the first year, 1,000USD will be awarded for the next year for up to 3 years. The total scholarship amount is 5,000USD |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Nanda Educational Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 30 | $56,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FSW | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ashok K Nanda
- Michael R Nanda
- Seema Rihani
- Sherry Whitty
- Michele Wicker
Questions people ask
Does Nanda Educational Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Nanda Educational Charitable Trust give?
$57,000 in tax year 2025, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Nanda Educational Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Ashok K Nanda (Trustee), Michael R Nanda (Trustee), Seema Rihani (Executive Di) and Sherry Whitty (Organization) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Nanda Educational Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.