Narula Foundation Inc
Narula Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Somerset, New Jersey. Its 2024 filing reports contributions to charitable organizations, including children’s health and welfare organizations.
Narula Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Narula Foundation Inc gave $7K across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $231.656), mostly in California. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,413
- -65.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- +52.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $232
- -77.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $200
- Total assets
- $426,769
- +1.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (2 of 30, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (54% 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 Narula 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: 531 Rose Cliff Ct, Somerset, NJ 08873
Phone: (201) 664-6400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Narula Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was UNICEF ($1K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
143 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 143 grants of 143 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were reported across recipient states, with California accounting for 54%, Tennessee 11%, New Jersey 8%, and Iowa 4%. The filing also lists 20% under “?”, without identifying a state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Narula Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 30 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $300; repeat grants $243. How we count
Medians: $300 first-time, $200 repeat.
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 $5K (2021) to $22K (2023). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNICEF Los Angeles, CA | Contribution | $500 |
| St Judes Childrens Research Hospita Memphis, TN | Contribution | $500 |
| UNICEF Los Angeles, CA | Contribution | $500 |
| Childrens Hospital of LA Los Angeles, CA | Contribution | $500 |
| Martha Salazar | Contribution | $500 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children Los Angeles, CA | Contribution | $500 |
| Arya Bal Greh Darya | Contribution | $397 |
| American Red Cross Boone, IA | Contribution | $300 |
| Convent House | Contribution | $300 |
| Arman Roy Foundation Knoxville, TN | Contributionas Needed | $300 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $426,769 | $22,535 | $14,628 | $7,413 | 32 | $7,413 | $26,743 |
| 2023 | $418,862 | $5,206 | $27,995 | $21,610 | 21 | $21,610 | $8,341 |
| 2022 | $441,651 | $41,052 | $16,137 | $9,250 | 40 | $9,250 | $43,265 |
| 2021 | $416,736 | $23,617 | $12,728 | $5,340 | 21 | $5,340 | $19,256 |
| 2020 | $473,044 | $21,973 | $15,224 | $9,729 | 29 | — | $14,145 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations working with children. For example, Kids Turn San Diego received $100; the grantee describes its mission as supporting children experiencing family separation and helping families build positive relationships.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 32 grants totaling $7,413. Grants ranged from $50 to $500, with a median of $200. Listed recipients include UNICEF ($500 grants), St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital ($500), Children’s Hospital of LA ($500), and Shriners Hospital for Children ($500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Vir Narula as President, Anisha Narula as Secretary, and Rattan Bakshi and Veru Narula as Trustees.
Narula Foundation Inc is led by Vir Narula, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Vir Narula
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rattan Bakshi
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Veru Narula
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Anisha Narula
Secretary
On filings since 2020
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 Narula Foundation Inc
How much does Narula Foundation Inc give each year?
Narula Foundation Inc gave $7K across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $22K across 21 grants.
What is Narula Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Narula Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $200, and its average grant was $232, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Narula Foundation Inc that year got $300 on average.
Where does Narula Foundation Inc give grants?
Narula Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Tennessee (11%) and New Jersey (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (11 grants).
Does Narula Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 32 grants with a stated purpose on Narula Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (26 grants) and "Contributionas Needed" (4 grants).
Who are Narula Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Narula Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include UNICEF ($1,000 across 2 grants), St Judes Childrens Research Hospita ($500) and Childrens Hospital of LA ($500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Narula Foundation Inc?
Narula Foundation Inc reported $427K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $23K.
What does Narula Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations working with children. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Narula 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 Narula Foundation Inc's EIN?
Narula Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3829578. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Narula 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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