Nanban Foundation
Nanban Foundation strives to provide free, high-quality financial education for all. The organization functions with the support of volunteers united by one common goal: knowledge sharing. Embracing online education, we invite people of all backgrounds to attend our free quarterly webinars in order to learn gk level-1 and level-2 comprehensive investment strategies. Equipped with these tools, students can begin their journey toward financial freedom. Besides financial education, Nanban Foundation serves others through service projects focused on improving the living conditions of underprivileged communities in both india and the us. The foundation is committed to providing more than basic necessities, establishing community kitchens and skills-based workshops to ensure long-term growth and prosperity in the areas we conduct our work. In addition, it provides timely aid in the face of unprecedented calamities, such as the covid-19 pandemic and cyclone nivar. With the help of over a thou
Nanban Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $129,033
- +154.1% vs 2021
- Revenue (2022)
- $402,478
- +54.3% vs 2021
- Expenses (2022)
- $324,233
- +43.2% vs 2021
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Nanban Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 8 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends Educational & Charitable Tr | Educational Charity | $5,000 |
| TEK Food Force | Foodbank | $3,300 |
| TEK Food Force | Community Center | $1,952 |
| TEK Food Force | Food Bank | $1,700 |
| New Harmony Church Lancaster, TX | RELEIF | $600 |
| Velkanth India | RELIEF | $351 |
| Velkanth India | RELIEF | $349 |
| Velkanth India | RELIEF | $347 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $129,033 | $402,478 | $324,233 | — | — |
| 2021 | $50,788 | $260,905 | $226,355 | — | — |
| 2020 | $16,238 | $32,926 | $16,688 | $13,599 | 8 |
About Nanban Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Nanban Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Frisco, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $129K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nanban Foundation's 2022 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Hema Krishnan
Trustee
Board Manager → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Preeti Gurunathan
Board Manager
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vidhya Rasu
Board Manager
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Priya Ulaganathan
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Gopala Krishnan (2020) — Founder-Boar
- Former: Manivannan Shanmugam (2020) — Founder-Boar
- Former: Sakthivel Palani Gounder (2020) — Founder-Boar
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Nanban Foundation
How large is Nanban Foundation?
Nanban Foundation reported $129K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $402K.
What is Nanban Foundation?
Nanban Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Frisco, TX. It holds $129K in total assets as of 2022.
Where does Nanban Foundation operate?
Nanban Foundation has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Nanban Foundation's EIN?
Nanban Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1976507. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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