The Murthynayak Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyBaltimore, Maryland · EIN 80-0016494 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$216K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
55% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland Institute College of Art | Baltiore, MD | General support | $51,000 |
| American Immigration Council | Washington, DC | General support | $50,000 |
| Aperture Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $50,000 |
| International Center of Photography | New York, NY | General support | $32,500 |
| Radius Books | Sante Fe, NM | General support | $10,000 |
| United Way of Central Maryland | Baltimore, MD | General support | $10,000 |
| Community College of Baltimore County | Dundalk, MD | General support | $6,000 |
| Kennedy Krieger Institute | Baltimore, MD | General support | $5,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $215,500 | 9 |
| 2024 | $255,946 | 18 |
| 2023 | $348,905 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641359349101429
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 80-0016494
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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