The Nayar Foundation
Invitation OnlyLombard, Illinois · EIN 99-2865479 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $23,500 and $32,000.
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
50% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fwd US Education Fund | Washington, DC | Program support | $32,000 |
| Global Whole Being Fund | Alameda, CA | Program support | $32,000 |
| National Partners for New America | Chicago, IL | Program support | $32,000 |
| The Rebuild Foundation | Chicago, IL | General support | $25,000 |
| New York Foundation for the Arts | New York, NY | Program support | $23,500 |
| Hyde Park Art Center | Chicago, IL | General support | $500 |
The return also lists 7 grants to individuals ($112,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $257,000 | 13 |
| 2024 | Unknown | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622379349100807
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 99-2865479
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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