Nithya Foundation Inc
Nithya Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $10K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $20K.
Nithya Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Nithya Foundation Inc gave $20K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $19,810
- +43.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,830
- +43.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $300
- Total assets
- $9,576
- +14.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (86% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Nithya Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Soul Winners India ($17K). Together the top 7 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 38 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Nithya Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 31% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2024) to $20K (2021). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Soul Winners India Chicago, IL | Mission Support | $16,950 |
| Freedom Fellowship Pearland, TX | Mission Support | $1,670 |
| Wycliffe Associates Orlando, FL | Mission Support | $375 |
| Genesis Church Bloomington, IN | Mission Support | $300 |
| Prison Fellowship Menfield, VA | Mission Support | $215 |
| InterVarsity USA Madison, WI | Mission Support | $200 |
| The Navigators Albert Lea, MN | Mission Support | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,576 | $21,263 | $20,077 | $19,810 | 7 | $19,810 |
| 2024 | $8,390 | $17,155 | $14,805 | $13,775 | 7 | $13,775 |
| 2023 | $6,040 | $22,220 | $19,941 | $19,280 | 8 | $19,280 |
| 2022 | $3,761 | $16,665 | $15,545 | $15,145 | 8 | $15,145 |
| 2021 | $2,641 | $20,865 | $20,498 | $20,276 | 8 | $20,276 |
| 2020 | $2,274 | $16,600 | $15,010 | $14,653 | 8 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nithya Foundation Inc is led by John V Samuel, Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John V Samuel
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Nithya Foundation Inc
How much does Nithya Foundation Inc give each year?
Nithya Foundation Inc gave $20K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $14K across 7 grants.
What is Nithya Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Nithya Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $300, and its average grant was $2,830, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Nithya Foundation Inc give grants?
Nithya Foundation Inc gives mostly in Illinois: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (8%).
Does Nithya Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Nithya Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Mission Support" (7 grants).
Who are Nithya Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Nithya Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Soul Winners India ($16,950), Freedom Fellowship ($1,670) and Wycliffe Associates ($375), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Nithya Foundation Inc?
Nithya Foundation Inc reported $10K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $21K.
What is Nithya Foundation Inc's EIN?
Nithya Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8931607. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 30, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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