Nara Fund Inc
Preselected recipients only
Nara Fund Inc is a private foundation in Thetford, Vermont. In tax year 2025 it gave $125,540 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $9,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$125,540
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$9,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was up from $119,225 the year before.
15% 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 | $111,200 | 13 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $119,225 | 12 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $125,540 | 13 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
Nara Fund 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 Nara Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $35,000 |
| Minnesota | 3 | $30,000 |
| Nevada | 2 | $29,000 |
| Vermont | 4 | $18,040 |
| Oregon | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $3,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Fund for Investigative Journalism | General fund donation | $25,000 |
| Friends in Service Helping | Donation for food programs | $20,000 |
| Ready Set Smile | General fund donation | $15,000 |
| The Metropolitan Opera | $5000 for lindemann young artist development program; $5000 for hd live in schools and access opera | $10,000 |
| Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra | Donation in support of the sandbox residency and new generation initiative | $10,000 |
| Circle of Friends | General fund donation | $10,000 |
| Camp Care Nevada Foundation | General fund donation | $9,000 |
| Latham Memorial Library | General fund donation | $7,040 |
| Theater Latt Da | Support of theater latt da and the 2026 next festival | $5,000 |
| Vermont Foodbank | General fund donation | $5,000 |
| Kenya International Chamber Music Festival | General fund donation | $3,500 |
| Community Nurse of Thetford | General fund donation | $3,000 |
| Thetford Food Shelf | General fund donation | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jonathan C Ingbar
- Eric E Ingbar
- David H Ingbar
Questions people ask
Does Nara Fund Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nara Fund Inc give?
$125,540 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $9,000.
Who runs Nara Fund Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Jonathan C Ingbar (President/Director), Eric E Ingbar (Director) and David H Ingbar (Director/Secretary).
What does Nara Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, food and hunger and education.