Nandansons Charitable Foundation Inc
Nandansons Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Edison, New Jersey. Formed by Ajay and Nutan Gupta in 2010, it supports charitable organizations in keeping with the Gupta family’s philanthropic interests and its stated commitment to humanitarian causes rather than political ones.
Nandansons Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Nandansons Charitable Foundation Inc gave $623K across 29 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), mostly in New York. 38% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $623,469
- +12.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 29
- -3.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $21,499
- +16.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,075
- Total assets
- $13,171,254
- -6.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (11 of 29, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Nandansons Charitable Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Requests should be sent to Ankit Gupta with a brief explanation of the request and necessary budgets. The stated preference is for New Jersey charitable organizations.
- Review Cycle
- There are no submission deadlines; the foundation states that a response will be sent within two months.
- Deadline
- There are no submission deadlines; the foundation states that a response will be sent within two months.
- Contact
Application contact: Ankit Gupta
Mailing address: 4 Rio Vista Dr, Edison, NJ 08820
Phone: (908) 561-2400
Website: https://nandansonscharitablefoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Nandansons Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was New York University ($251K). Together the top 10 received $583K.
Grant Size Distribution
147 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 135 grants of 147 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Edison, New Jersey. In 2025, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 5% to recipients in New Jersey; reported shares also included 1% each for Texas and Kentucky, with 2% going to a recipient whose state was not listed. The foundation states a preference for New Jersey charitable organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Nandansons Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 11 of 29 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 59% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 34% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 85% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $335K (2021) to $623K (2025). In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $623K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York University New York, NY | General Support | $251,000 |
| Lincoln Center Theater New York, NY | General Support | $102,060 |
| NYU Langone Medical Center New York, NY | General Support | $70,000 |
| Sakhi New York, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
| Lincoln Center (Yplc) New York, NY | General Support | $30,000 |
| American Indian Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $28,001 |
| Jewish Community Center New York, NY | General Support | $19,000 |
| Bhajan Sukhseva Mission | General Support | $12,800 |
| JFK University Hospital Edison, NJ | General Support | $10,000 |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Foundation New Brunswick, NJ | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,171,254 | $537,050 | $637,802 | $623,469 | 29 | $626,002 | $534,535 | $736,088 |
| 2024 | $14,110,825 | $579,204 | $573,337 | $555,205 | 30 | $558,462 | $575,935 | $629,801 |
| 2023 | $13,560,322 | $487,562 | $583,903 | $575,741 | 38 | $577,844 | $485,403 | $553,710 |
| 2022 | $10,121,891 | $238,545 | $473,706 | $466,711 | 27 | $469,783 | $235,283 | $580,106 |
| 2021 | $10,300,019 | $-352,499 | $344,895 | $335,228 | 23 | — | $93,605 | $469,498 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nandansons Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $736K for 2025 — 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 says it was established to give back to communities and support humanitarian causes. Its stated principles include improving lives through education, science and technology; supporting religious devotion as a way to create cultural identity; and promoting opportunity and equity for those most in need.
Its 2025 grants included organizations working in varied areas. New York University describes its missions as education, research and scholarship, and patient care. St. Stephen’s Episcopal School says it nurtures children’s academic, creative and spiritual potential. Divine Shakti Foundation says it works to support the well-being of women, their children, and orphaned or abandoned children.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 29 grants totaling $623,469. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $251,000, with a median of $4,075. The largest reported awards included New York University ($251,000), Lincoln Center Theater ($102,060), NYU Langone Medical Center ($70,000), Sakhi ($50,000), Lincoln Center (YPLC) ($30,000), and American Indian Foundation ($28,001). All are listed as general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ankit Gupta as president, Nutan Gupta as secretary, and Nupur Gupta as treasurer.
Nandansons Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Ankit Gupta, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ankit Gupta
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nupur Gupta
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nutan Gupta
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Nandansons Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Nandansons Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Nandansons Charitable Foundation Inc gave $623K across 29 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $555K across 30 grants.
What is Nandansons Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Nandansons Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $4,075, and its average grant was $21,499, across 29 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Nandansons Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $25K on average.
Where does Nandansons Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Nandansons Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants) and Edison, NJ (2 grants).
Does Nandansons Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Nandansons Charitable Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (29 of 29) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Nandansons Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Nandansons Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include New York University ($251,000), Lincoln Center Theater ($102,060) and NYU Langone Medical Center ($70,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Nandansons Charitable Foundation Inc?
Nandansons Charitable Foundation Inc reported $13.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $626K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $736K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Nandansons Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation says it was established to give back to communities and support humanitarian causes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nandansons Charitable Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Nandansons Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Nandansons Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4255136. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2021–2025
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