Niren Christian Foundation
Niren Christian Foundation is a private foundation based in Castle Rock, Colorado. Its 2023 filing reports grants for financial need, including awards to individuals and charitable organizations.
Niren Christian Foundation at a glance
In short: Niren Christian Foundation gave $23K across 16 grants in 2023 (avg $1K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $22,848
- -36.3% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 16
- +23.1% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $1,428
- -48.3% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $425
- Total assets
- $365,305
- -8.3% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Colorado (93% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Niren Christian Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Its filing lists Navin Nageli as the contact and states that no application form or materials are required, there are no deadlines, and there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Navin Nageli
Mailing address: 1351 Peninsula Circle, Castle Rock, CO 80104
Phone: (303) 688-0676
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Niren Christian Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Charity Donation ($3K). Together the top 9 received $6K.
Organizations only. It also paid 5 grants to individuals ($16,787), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 31 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2023 filing shows that 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado. The remaining grant dollars went to recipients in California (2%), New Jersey (2%), North Carolina (1%), and Indiana (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
How Niren Christian Foundation gives
- 27% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 185% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2021) to $36K (2022). In 2023 it made 16 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 5 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $16,787 |
| Charity Donation Castle Rock, CO | Financial Need | $2,500 |
| Give Fund Castle Rock, CO | Financial Need | $1,000 |
| Center Church Castle Rock, CO | Financial Need | $511 |
| Plum Creek Church Castle Rock, CO | Financial Need | $500 |
| Misc Charities Castle Rock, CO | Financial Need | $350 |
| Deputy Sherriff's Association Grand Junction, CO | Financial Need | $250 |
| THPD Terre Haute, IN | Financial Need | $250 |
| SHIELD616 Colorado Springs, CO | Financial Need | $250 |
| FCC Foundation Castle Rock, CO | Financial Need | $200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $365,305 | — | $46,843 | $22,848 | 16 | $22,848 | — |
| 2022 | $398,162 | $70,000 | $61,124 | $35,887 | 13 | $35,887 | $19,391 |
| 2021 | $389,286 | $100,000 | $20,270 | $1,789 | 2 | $3,578 | $17,209 |
| 2020 | $309,556 | $100,000 | $1,477 | — | — | — | $12,820 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2023, the foundation gave 16 grants totaling $22,848. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $15,000, with a median of $425. The largest awards listed were $15,000 to an individual recipient and $2,500 to Charity Donation, both in Colorado, for financial need. Other listed recipients included Give Fund ($1,000), Center Church ($511), and Plum Creek Church ($500), all in Castle Rock, for financial need.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Navin Nageli is listed as president on the 2023 filing.
Niren Christian Foundation is led by Navin Nageli, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Navin Nageli
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Niren Christian Foundation
How much does Niren Christian Foundation give each year?
Niren Christian Foundation gave $23K across 16 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $36K across 13 grants.
What is Niren Christian Foundation's typical grant size?
Niren Christian Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $425, and its average grant was $1,428, across 16 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Niren Christian Foundation give grants?
Niren Christian Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Castle Rock, CO (7 grants).
Does Niren Christian Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Niren Christian Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Financial Need" (16 grants).
Who are Niren Christian Foundation's largest grantees?
Niren Christian Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Charity Donation ($2,500), Give Fund ($1,000) and Center Church ($511), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 5 grants to individuals ($16,787), which are not listed by name. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Niren Christian Foundation?
Niren Christian Foundation reported $365K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
How do I apply for a grant from Niren Christian Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Niren Christian Foundation's EIN?
Niren Christian Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4317874. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Niren Christian Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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