Nisar Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Nisar Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Edison, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $256,515 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $3,400 and the largest $169,215. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$256,515
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$3,400
- Largest grant$169,215
- Assets$6.4 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2024 was up from $154,502 the year before.
16% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $154,502 | 16 | $5.2 million |
| 2024 | $256,515 | 19 | $6.4 million |
How to apply
Nisar 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 Nisar Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 8 | $198,715 |
| California | 3 | $33,100 |
| New York | 2 | $7,900 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,650 |
| Illinois | 1 | $3,900 |
| Ohio | 1 | $2,650 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,400 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $2,200 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Misc Charity | Religious and education charity | $169,215 |
| Zaytuna College | Religious and education charity | $26,000 |
| Masjid Quba | Religious charity | $10,150 |
| Masjid Muhammed | Religious charity | $7,200 |
| Continuous Charity | Religious charity | $5,650 |
| Zakath Foundation of America | Religious charity | $5,100 |
| Orphans in Need Inc | Religious charity | $5,000 |
| The Citizens Founadation | General support | $3,900 |
| Center for Islamic Life at Rutgers University - (Cilru) | Religious and education charity | $3,500 |
| Seeds of Service | Religious charity | $3,400 |
| Hadi Inc | Religious charity | $2,800 |
| Celebrate Marcy | Religious charity | $2,650 |
| World Kashmir Awarness | Religious charity | $2,400 |
| J P Morgan Chase | Religious charity | $2,250 |
| Imrc | Religious charity | $2,100 |
| Islamic Relief | Religious charity | $2,100 |
| Zubaida Foundation Mosque | Religious and education activity | $1,800 |
| Cair of NJ | General support | $900 |
| Isabet Academy | Religious and education charity | $400 |
Officers and trustees
- Mohammed Nisar
- Noor Nisar
Questions people ask
Does Nisar Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nisar Foundation Inc give?
$256,515 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $3,400.
Who runs Nisar Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Mohammed Nisar (Turstee) and Noor Nisar (Turstee).
What does Nisar Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.