The Narula Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Narula Foundation Inc is a private foundation in West Orange, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $265,400 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $85,000. 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$265,400
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$85,000
- Assets$3.1 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $155,975 the year before.
33% of its 2025 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 | $234,225 | 41 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $155,975 | 35 | $3.2 million |
| 2025 | $265,400 | 33 | $3.1 million |
How to apply
The Narula 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 The Narula Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 18 | $191,900 |
| New York | 7 | $48,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $7,500 |
| Florida | 2 | $5,500 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $4,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $3,000 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC) | To supporthospital care forpeople in need | $85,000 |
| Hackensack University Medical Center Foundation | To supportmedical careand improvement | $50,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | To supportcancer research | $25,000 |
| Community Food Bank of NJ | To support hunger reliefefforts | $15,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | To supportpoverty reductioninitiatives | $10,000 |
| Ekal Vidyalya Foundation | To bring educationand village developmentto rural India | $7,500 |
| Montclair Film Festival | To support independentfilm making | $7,500 |
| Paper Mill Playhouse | To support theperforming arts | $5,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | To support theperforming arts | $5,000 |
| Montclair Ambulance | To support emergency relief efforts | $5,000 |
| NY Public Radio | To supportfree public radio | $5,000 |
| Luna Stage | To supportlocal theater | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | To supportveteran rehabilitationand mental health | $5,000 |
| University of Michigan | To supportstudent-focused programs | $5,000 |
| Montclair Art Museum | To supportartists and the arts | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | To supportwomens healthinitiatives | $4,000 |
| Toni's Kitchen | To supporthunger relief | $3,000 |
| Women's Rugby Coaches & Referees Assoc | To support womensathletics | $2,500 |
| Mental Health Assoc of NJ | To support mental health advocacy | $2,500 |
| Montclair Kimberley Academy | To supportelementary schooleducation | $2,500 |
| Verona Rescue Squad | To supportvolunteer emergencysquad | $2,000 |
| Alzheimers Association | To support researchto eliminateAlzheimers disease | $1,500 |
| Human Needs Food Pantry | To supporthunger relief efforts | $1,000 |
| US Fund for UNICEF | To support the children in need | $1,000 |
| Montclair Scholar | To supportresearchcollaboration | $1,000 |
| Montclair FMBA - Firefighters Benovolent Association | To supportfirefighter relief and safety | $1,000 |
| Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir Int'l | To support religous and cultural programs | $600 |
| St Judes Research Hospital | To support children in need | $500 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | To support childrenin need | $500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | To supporthousing for the needy | $500 |
| Wikimedia | To supportpublicinformation | $500 |
| Animal Welfare Association of NJ | To supportquality care for animals | $500 |
| West Orange PAL | To supportsports programs forunderpriveleged youths | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Sudarshan K Narula
- Ankush Narula
- Ajay Narula
Questions people ask
Does The Narula Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Narula Foundation Inc give?
$265,400 in tax year 2025, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs The Narula Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Sudarshan K Narula (Trustee), Ankush Narula (Trustee) and Ajay Narula (Trustee).
What does The Narula Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and arts and culture.