Dalal Family Foundation Inc
Dalal Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in South Plainfield, New Jersey. Established in 1997, it supports efforts to improve community health, education, and wellness in the United States and India, with stated priorities that include education and opportunities for children, and dignity and healthier lives for disabled people, women, and older adults.
Dalal Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Dalal Family Foundation Inc gave $1.1M across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $62K), mostly in New Jersey. 39% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,119,302
- +157.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $62,183
- +200.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $13,261,745
- +7.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 39% first-time grantees (7 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Dalal Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 660 Montrose Avenue, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
Phone: (908) 754-3232
Website: https://dalalfamilyfoundationusa.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dalal Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sankara Eye Foundation USA ($790K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 74 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website describes work in the United States and India. In 2024, 98% of its grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey, 1% to New York, and 1% to North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Dalal Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
39%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 18 grantees (39%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $127K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 56% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 82% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 160% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2020) to $1.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sankara Eye Foundation USA South Plainfield, NJ | General Donation | $789,962 |
| The Wardlaw Hartridge School Edison, NJ | General Donation | $100,000 |
| Various Other Small Donations South Plainfield, NJ | General Donation | $27,340 |
| Imagine a Center for Coping with Loss South Plainfield, NJ | General Donation | $25,000 |
| Gotr of Central NJ Inc Hillsborough, NJ | General Donation | $20,000 |
| Middlesex College Foundation South Plainfield, NJ | General Donation | $20,000 |
| Pratham USA South Plainfield, NJ | General Donation | $20,000 |
| Ayati Charity Scotch Plains, NJ | General Donation | $16,000 |
| Fit Foundation South Plainfield, NJ | General Donation | $15,000 |
| SKN Foundation South Plainfield, NJ | General Donation | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,261,745 | $2,028,052 | $1,123,984 | $1,119,302 | 18 | $1,119,302 | $742,028 | $699,898 |
| 2023 | $12,362,641 | $897,277 | $437,622 | $434,532 | 21 | $434,532 | $357,127 | $595,637 |
| 2022 | $11,920,650 | $1,897,874 | $141,337 | $119,500 | 14 | $119,500 | $1,325,937 | $539,170 |
| 2021 | $10,232,030 | $1,224,256 | $671,207 | $613,903 | 11 | $633,171 | $446,220 | $553,643 |
| 2020 | $9,645,065 | $698,229 | $53,772 | $32,500 | 10 | — | $195,463 | $423,572 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dalal Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $700K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation envisions a society where children have access to primary education and opportunities for higher learning, and where disabled people, women, and older adults can lead healthier lives with dignity and respect. Its website describes education support through scholarships, school and university partnerships, infrastructure support, and experiential learning.
Its 2024 grants included educational organizations, health and welfare organizations, and community and social-service organizations. For example, Middlesex College Foundation describes its work as helping students access financial aid, scholarships, and educational resources. Imagine: A Center for Coping with Loss describes its work as grief support for children, parents, and adults coping with death or life-altering illness. Bonnie Brae describes its mission as empowering youth and families through comprehensive care and education. Pets for Vets says it enriches veterans’ lives through trained shelter or rescue pets and ongoing support.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $1,119,302. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $789,962, with a median grant of $15,000. The largest awards included $789,962 to Sankara Eye Foundation USA, $100,000 to The Wardlaw Hartridge School, $25,000 to Imagine: A Center for Coping with Loss, and $20,000 each to Girls on the Run of Central NJ, Middlesex College Foundation, and Pratham USA. Pets for Vets received $10,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Nayan Dalal as president and chief executive officer, Bindu Dalal as vice president, Sanjiv Shah as secretary, and Aditya Dalal and Akash Dalal as trustees. The foundation’s website also identifies Bindu Dalal as a trustee and project director, and lists Hiten Dalal as a trustee and Toral Mehta as a project director for its India office.
Dalal Family Foundation Inc is led by Nayan Dalal, President & Chief Executive Officer since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nayan Dalal
President & Chief Executive Officer
President → President & Chief Executive Officer, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aditya Dalal
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Akash Dalal
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bindu Dalal
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sanjiv Shah
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Dalal Family Foundation Inc
How much does Dalal Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Dalal Family Foundation Inc gave $1.1M across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $435K across 21 grants.
What is Dalal Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Dalal Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $62,183, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dalal Family Foundation Inc that year got $127K on average.
Where does Dalal Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Dalal Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were South Plainfield, NJ (12 grants).
Does Dalal Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Dalal Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Dalal Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Dalal Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Sankara Eye Foundation USA ($789,962), The Wardlaw Hartridge School ($100,000) and Various Other Small Donations ($27,340), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dalal Family Foundation Inc?
Dalal Family Foundation Inc reported $13.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $700K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dalal Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation envisions a society where children have access to primary education and opportunities for higher learning, and where disabled people, women, and older adults can lead healthier lives with dignity and respect. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dalal Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dalal Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Dalal Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3559839. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Dalal Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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