Nayar Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 46-1528247
Foundation Overview
Based in Lombard, IL, Nayar Family Foundation has awarded 178 grants totaling $5,811,969 to organizations in Illinois, New Jersey and 17 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $675,000, with a median award of $10,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
25 of 38 recipients (66%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
44% of grants are awarded in Illinois, with additional funding distributed across 18 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (52%), Naperville (18%), Lisle (9%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 16% decrease over 8 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (48%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Nayar Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Civil Liberties Union Inc | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Al Otro Lado | $10,000 | San Ysidro, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Alabama Dance Council | $3,125 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Amnesty International Of The Use Inc | $12,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Asian American Writers Workshop Inc | $3,125 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Cancer Support Community Indiana | $25,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Clean Air Task Force Inc | $27,500 | Boston, MA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Coalition For Humane Immigrant Rights | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Dane County Humane Society Inc | $10,000 | Madison, WI, US | General Support | 2024 |
| National Dignity For Families Fund | $17,500 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Doctors Without Borders Usa Inc | $25,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Drive For Life | $35,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | $10,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Hartbeat Ensemble | $3,125 | Hartford, CT, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Immigrant Legal Resource | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Iu Health Foundation | $50,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Kelly Strayhorn Theater | $12,500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| The Livestrong Foundation | $10,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Support | 2024 |
| National Immigrant Justice Center | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | $30,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Plant Chicago Nfp | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Purdue University Institute For Cancer Research | $12,500 | West Lafayette, IN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Red Eye Theratre | $3,125 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| River Valley Commons | $10,000 | Plain, WI, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Rosay Simas Danse | $12,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Savanna Institute | $155,000 | Madison, WI, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Scapegoat Garden | $12,500 | Hartford, CT, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Sweet Water Foundation Inc | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2024 |
| The Bodgery Inc | $25,000 | Madison, WI, US | General Support | 2024 |
| The Immigration Project | $10,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | General Support | 2024 |
| The Prairie Enthusiasts | $25,000 | Viroqua, WI, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Urban Growers Collective Inc | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Van Andel Institute | $12,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Wellness House | $25,000 | Hinsdale, IL, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Wormfarm Institute | $25,000 | Reedsburg, WI, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Ymca Of Greater Indianapolis | $25,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Ymca Of Michiana Inc | $25,000 | Niles, MI, US | General Support | 2024 |
| The Young Center For Immigrant Childrens Rights | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $23,540 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The Conservation Foundation | $20,000 | Naperville, IL, US | Nature Rx Initiative | 2023 |
| The Morton Arboretum | $50,000 | Lisle, IL, US | General Maintenance | 2023 |
| The Clear Fund Dba Givewell | $23,540 | Oakland, CA, US | All Grants Fund | 2023 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | $23,540 | Montgomery, AL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | $30,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Living Well Survivorship And Exercise Focused Program | 2023 |
| Aclu Foundation | $23,540 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The Prairie Enthusiasts | $48,333 | Viroqua, WI, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Iu Health Foundation | $50,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Programs At Schwarz Cancer Center And Simon Cancer Center | 2023 |
| Wellness House | $20,000 | Hinsdale, IL, US | Nutrition Programs And Walk For Wellness | 2023 |
| Cancer Support Community Indiana | $15,833 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Nutrition Program And Survivor Summit | 2023 |
| Alabama Dance Council | $9,415 | Birmingham, AL, US | Support Ofr 2024 Projects And Initiatives | 2023 |
| Rosy Simas Danse Inc | $9,415 | Minneapolis, MN, US | 2024-2025 Projects And Initiatives | 2023 |
| Sweet Water Foundation | $9,415 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The Bodgery Inc | $20,000 | Madison, WI, US | Woodworking | 2023 |
| River Valley Commons Corporation | $10,000 | Spring Green, WI, US | Savor The River Valley | 2023 |
| Savanna Institute | $110,000 | Madison, WI, US | Spring Green Farms Research, Development,and Engagement | 2023 |
| Purdue University Institute Cancer | $10,000 | West Lafayette, IN, US | Challenge 5k Event | 2023 |
| Van Andel Institute | $12,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Cars Against Cancer Event | 2023 |
| Asian American Writers Workshop Inc | $9,415 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Clean Air Task Force Inc | $28,250 | Boston, MA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Community Theater Project Corp | $9,415 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Kelly Strayhorn Theater Projects | 2023 |
| Scapegoat Garden Inc | $9,430 | Hartford, CT, US | Projects And Development Of Liturgy Order Bridge | 2023 |
| Urban Growers Collective Inc | $9,415 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $23,540 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The Conservation Foundation | $20,000 | Naperville, IL, US | Nature Rx Initiative | 2023 |
| The Morton Arboretum | $50,000 | Lisle, IL, US | General Maintenance | 2023 |
| The Clear Fund Dba Givewell | $23,540 | Oakland, CA, US | All Grants Fund | 2023 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | $23,540 | Montgomery, AL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | $30,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Living Well Survivorship And Exercise Focused Program | 2023 |
| Aclu Foundation | $23,540 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The Prairie Enthusiasts | $48,333 | Viroqua, WI, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Iu Health Foundation | $50,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Programs At Schwarz Cancer Center And Simon Cancer Center | 2023 |
| Wellness House | $20,000 | Hinsdale, IL, US | Nutrition Programs And Walk For Wellness | 2023 |
| Cancer Support Community Indiana | $15,833 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Nutrition Program And Survivor Summit | 2023 |
| Alabama Dance Council | $9,415 | Birmingham, AL, US | Support Ofr 2024 Projects And Initiatives | 2023 |
| Rosy Simas Danse Inc | $9,415 | Minneapolis, MN, US | 2024-2025 Projects And Initiatives | 2023 |
| Sweet Water Foundation | $9,415 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The Bodgery Inc | $20,000 | Madison, WI, US | Woodworking | 2023 |
| River Valley Commons Corporation | $10,000 | Spring Green, WI, US | Savor The River Valley | 2023 |
| Savanna Institute | $110,000 | Madison, WI, US | Spring Green Farms Research, Development,and Engagement | 2023 |
| Purdue University Institute Cancer | $10,000 | West Lafayette, IN, US | Challenge 5k Event | 2023 |
| Van Andel Institute | $12,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Cars Against Cancer Event | 2023 |
| Asian American Writers Workshop Inc | $9,415 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Clean Air Task Force Inc | $28,250 | Boston, MA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Community Theater Project Corp | $9,415 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Kelly Strayhorn Theater Projects | 2023 |
| Scapegoat Garden Inc | $9,430 | Hartford, CT, US | Projects And Development Of Liturgy Order Bridge | 2023 |
| Urban Growers Collective Inc | $9,415 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The Conservation Foundation | $6,000 | Naperville, IL, US | Advocacy | 2021 |
| Illinois Institute Of Technology | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Advocacy | 2021 |
| The Field Museum | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Advocacy | 2021 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theatre | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Education | 2021 |
| The Morton Arboretum | $10,000 | Lisle, IL, US | General Maintenance | 2021 |
| Bit Mesra Alumni Association - N Am | $45,000 | Old Tappen, NJ, US | Education | 2021 |
| Animals Deserving Of Proper Treatme | $3,000 | Naperville, IL, US | Advocacy | 2021 |
| Iu Health Foundation | $10,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Advocacy | 2021 |
| Wellness House | $5,000 | Hinsdale, IL, US | Advocacy | 2021 |
| Cancer Support Commmunity Central I | $3,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Advocacy | 2021 |
| Emeral Coast Theatre Company | $3,000 | Miramar Beach, FL, US | Advocacy | 2021 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | $15,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Education | 2020 |
| Center For Furniture Craftsmanship | $20,000 | Rockport, ME, US | Advocacy | 2020 |
| The Conservation Foundation | $12,000 | Naperville, IL, US | Advocacy | 2020 |
| Electronic Frontier Foundation | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Advocacy | 2020 |
| Give Well | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Advocacy | 2020 |
| Bit Mesra Alumni Association - N Am | $45,000 | Old Tappen, NJ, US | Education | 2020 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | $15,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | Advocacy | 2020 |
| Obama Foundation | $12,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Development - Global Girls Alliance | 2020 |
| Northwestern Memorial Livingwell | $10,000 | Geneva, IL, US | Advocacy | 2020 |
| Freewrite | $6,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Advocacy | 2020 |
| Animals Deserving Of Proper Treatme | $6,000 | Naperville, IL, US | Advocacy | 2020 |
| Oak Park Education Foundation | $10,000 | Oak Park, IL, US | Advocacy | 2020 |
| The Prairie Enthusiasts | $10,000 | Viroqua, WI, US | Advocacy | 2020 |
| Iu Health Foundation | $10,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Advocacy | 2020 |
| Wellness House | $10,000 | Hinsdale, IL, US | Advocacy | 2020 |
| Cancer Support Commmunity Central I | $6,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Advocacy | 2020 |
| Alabama Dance Council | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Alabama Dance Festival | 2020 |
| Rosy Simas Danse | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Three Thirty One Space | 2020 |
| Sweet Water Foundation | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Advocacy | 2020 |
| Illinois Institute Of Technology | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Advocacy | 2019 |
| The Field Museum | $75,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Advocacy | 2019 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theatre | $55,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Education | 2019 |
| The Morton Arboretum | $62,500 | Lisle, IL, US | General Maintenance | 2019 |
| Illinois Institute Of Technology | $20,224 | Chicago, IL, US | Advocacy | 2019 |
| Illinois Institute Of Technology | $29,835 | Chicago, IL, US | Advocacy | 2019 |
| Iilinois Institute Of Technology | $450,218 | Chicago, IL, US | Advocacy | 2019 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | $500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Education | 2018 |
| Center For Furniture Craftsmanship | $7,500 | Rockport, ME, US | Advocacy | 2018 |
| The Conservation Foundation | $6,000 | Naperville, IL, US | Advocacy | 2018 |
| Electronic Frontier Foundation | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Advocacy | 2018 |
| Illinois Institute Of Technology | $675,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Advocacy | 2018 |
| The Field Museum | $7,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Advocacy | 2018 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theatre | $75,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Education | 2018 |
| The Morton Arboretum | $40,500 | Lisle, IL, US | General Maintenance | 2018 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Inc | $5,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | Aid Poverty | 2018 |
| Give Well | $15,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Advocacy | 2018 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | $5,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | Advocacy | 2018 |
| Obama Foundation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Development - Global Girls Alliance | 2018 |
| Northwestern Memorial Livingwell | $5,000 | Geneva, IL, US | Advocacy | 2018 |
| Freewrite | $4,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Advocacy | 2018 |
| Animals Deserving Of Proper Treatme | $5,000 | Naperville, IL, US | Advocacy | 2018 |
| Oak Park Education Foundation | $12,500 | Oak Park, IL, US | Advocacy | 2018 |
| Aclu Foundation | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Advocacy | 2018 |
| Amnesty International | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Advocacy | 2018 |
| Blind Foundation For India | $1,000 | Naperville, IL, US | Advocacy | 2018 |
| India Development Services | $5,000 | Westmont, IL, US | Advocacy | 2018 |
| Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation | $7,500 | Elizabeth, IL, US | Advocacy | 2018 |
| St Jude's Children's Hospital | $100 | Memphis, TN, US | Advocacy | 2018 |
| University Club Foundation | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Advocacy | 2018 |
| Wbez | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Advocacy | 2018 |
| Wnij | $1,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | Advocacy | 2018 |
| Wttw | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Advocacy | 2018 |
| Hinsdale Humane Society | $8,500 | Hinsdale, IL, US | Animal Medical Care & Hhs Pet Therapy | 2017 |
| The Conservation Foundation | $3,500 | Naperville, IL, US | Advocacy | 2017 |
| Chicago Lights | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Advocacy | 2017 |
| Electronic Frontier Foundation | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Advocacy | 2017 |
| Illinois Institute Of Technology | $350,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Advocacy | 2017 |
| Oak Park Regional Housing Center | $8,000 | Oak Park, IL, US | Advocacy | 2017 |
| The Field Museum | $75,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Advocacy | 2017 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theatre | $225,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Education | 2017 |
| The Morton Arboretum | $240,500 | Lisle, IL, US | General Maintenance | 2017 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Inc | $15,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | Aid Poverty | 2017 |
| Give Well | $15,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Advocacy | 2017 |
| Bit Mesra Alumni Association | $45,000 | Naperville, IL, US | Education | 2017 |
| Edward Foundation | $5,000 | Naperville, IL, US | Advocacy | 2017 |
| Tillers International | $12,000 | Scotts, MI, US | Education | 2017 |
| Center For Furniture Craftsmanship | $10,000 | Rockport, ME, US | Advocacy | 2016 |
| Flashes Of Hope | $2,500 | Mayfield Heights, OH, US | Pediatric Cancer Research & Photo Shoots | 2016 |
| Hinsdale Humane Society | $1,180 | Hinsdale, IL, US | Animal Medical Care & Hhs Pet Therapy | 2016 |
| 360 Youth Services | $1,500 | Naperville, IL, US | Transitional Housing & Counseling | 2016 |
| The Conservation Foundation | $7,295 | Naperville, IL, US | Advocacy | 2016 |
| Chicago Lights | $7,025 | Chicago, IL, US | Advocacy | 2016 |
| Illinois Institute Of Technology | $500,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Advocacy | 2016 |
| Imerman Angels | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Advocacy | 2016 |
| New York Public Radio | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Advocacy | 2016 |
| Oak Park Regional Housing Center | $10,000 | Oak Park, IL, US | Advocacy | 2016 |
| The Field Museum | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Advocacy | 2016 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theatre | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Education | 2016 |
| The Morton Arboretum | $203,000 | Lisle, IL, US | General Maintenance | 2016 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Inc | $15,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | Aid Poverty | 2016 |
| Give Well | $15,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Schistosomiasis Control, Universal Salt Iodization And Project Healthy Children | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 46-1528247 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 2500 S HIGHLAND AVE STE 370 Lombard, IL 60148-7161 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Nayar Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President, Secretary, Director | Teresa Nayar |
|---|---|
| Director | Narayan Madhavan Nayar |
| Director | Ramon Madhavan Nayar |
| Treasurer And Director | Dahlia Maria Nayar-butler |
Forms 990-PF
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