Shiv and Nandita Foundation
Accepts applications
Shiv and Nandita Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $100,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$100,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $3,308 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 | $0 | 0 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $3,308 | 1 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $100,000 | 1 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Shiv and Nandita Foundation Bmo Family Office 320 S Canal St, Chicago, IL 60606 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (312) 461-5154 |
| What to submit | Submission by electronic or regular mail should include the grant request, financial statements, IRS exempt status letter and list of the board of directors. |
| Deadlines | No deadlines |
| Restrictions | No restrictions |
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grameen America Inc | Program support | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bmo Bank N A
- Shiv K Bakhshi
- Nandita Bakhshi
Questions people ask
Does Shiv and Nandita Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No deadlines.
How much does Shiv and Nandita Foundation give?
$100,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Shiv and Nandita Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bmo Bank N A (Trustee), Shiv K Bakhshi (Co-Trustee) and Nandita Bakhshi (Co-Trustee).