Namaha Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Namaha Foundation is a private foundation in Pennington, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $47,500 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$47,500
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2025 was up from $32,500 the year before.
57% 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 | $32,500 | 6 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $32,500 | 6 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $47,500 | 7 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Namaha 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 6 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 2 | $15,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $7,500 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Nudge Foundation | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Enterprise Community Partners | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Uva Sorensen Institute | Unrestricted general | $7,500 |
| All India Movement Aim | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Texas Tribune | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| DC Central Kitchen | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Goonj Foundation | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ms Charu S Narasimhan
- Mr Shekar Narasimhan
- Mr S R Sidarth
- Ms Laura M Sidarth
Questions people ask
Does Namaha Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Namaha Foundation give?
$47,500 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Namaha Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ms Charu S Narasimhan (President), Mr Shekar Narasimhan (Director), Mr S R Sidarth (Director) and Ms Laura M Sidarth (Director).