Nayar Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Nayar Family Foundation is a private foundation in Lombard, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $18.1 million in 3 grants; the typical grant was $6.0 million and the largest $6.0 million. 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$18.1 million
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$6.0 million
- Largest grant$6.0 million
- Assets$0
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $750,000 the year before.
100% 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 | $584,996 | 24 | $16.2 million |
| 2024 | $750,000 | 38 | $17.8 million |
| 2025 | $18.1 million | 3 | $0 |
How to apply
Nayar 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 2 | $12.0 million |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $6.0 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Nayar Foundation | liquidating distribution | $6.0 million |
| Ramon Bueno Foundation Inc | liquidating distribution | $6.0 million |
| Rhizomium Foundation | liquidating distribution | $6.0 million |
Officers and trustees
- Teresa Nayar
- Narayan Madhavan Nayar
- Ramon Madhavan Nayar
- Dahlia Maria Nayar-Butler
Questions people ask
Does Nayar Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nayar Family Foundation give?
$18.1 million in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $6.0 million.
Who runs Nayar Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Teresa Nayar (President, Secretary, Director), Narayan Madhavan Nayar (Director), Ramon Madhavan Nayar (Director) and Dahlia Maria Nayar-Butler (Treasurer and Director).