Nodar Special Foundation
Nodar Special Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its 2025 filing reports 15 grants totaling $64,000 to charitable organizations, including organizations providing education, animal care, health services, and community programming.
Nodar Special Foundation at a glance
In short: Nodar Special Foundation gave $64K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $64,000
- +49.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +7.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,267
- +39.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $839,306
- +4.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (80% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Nodar Special Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11300 W Olympic Blvd 620, Los Angeles, CA 90064
Phone: (310) 481-0040
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Nodar Special Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mary Health of the Sick ($9K). Together the top 10 received $53K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 52 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, reported grant dollars went to recipients in California (80%), Washington, DC (8%), New Hampshire (8%), and Maryland (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How Nodar Special Foundation gives
- 33% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 457% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 118% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2019) to $64K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $64K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mary Health of the Sick Newbury Park, CA | Operations | $9,000 |
| Beth Jacob Congregation Beverly Hills, CA | Operations | $7,500 |
| Humane Society International Washington, DC | Operations | $5,000 |
| KCRW Santa Monica, CA | Operations | $5,000 |
| Rolling Dog Farm Lancaster, NH | Operations | $5,000 |
| Mesa Farm Ojai, CA | Operations | $5,000 |
| Brentwood School Los Angeles, CA | Operations | $5,000 |
| Pug Nation Rescue of Los Angeles Gardena, CA | Operations | $5,000 |
| Life Centers of Ventura County Ventura, CA | Operations | $3,500 |
| Marine Mammal Care Center San Pedro, CA | Operations | $3,000 |
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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 | $839,306 | $99,324 | $66,011 | $64,000 | 15 | $64,819 | $13,605 | $54,998 |
| 2024 | $805,993 | $97,336 | $43,416 | $42,800 | 14 | $42,830 | $21,990 | $47,561 |
| 2023 | $752,073 | $420,948 | $38,264 | $37,500 | 11 | $37,500 | $30,557 | $22,390 |
| 2022 | $369,389 | $65,478 | $11,855 | $11,500 | 7 | $11,500 | $8,851 | $18,479 |
| 2021 | $315,766 | $64,950 | $18,151 | $18,000 | 5 | $18,000 | $21,915 | $17,307 |
| 2020 | $268,967 | $56,341 | $18,686 | $18,500 | 6 | — | $10,881 | $13,146 |
| 2019 | $231,312 | $50,269 | $7,704 | $7,500 | 1 | — | $13,148 | $10,484 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nodar Special Foundation reported a distributable amount of $55K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Brentwood School says it inspires students to think critically and creatively, act ethically, and shape a future with meaning. Pug Nation Rescue of Los Angeles describes its mission as rescuing, caring for, and placing abandoned, neglected, unwanted, displaced, and abused pug dogs. Life Centers of Ventura County says it provides services and education to women and families facing troubled pregnancies and educates the community about the sanctity of human life. Beverly Hills Education Foundation says it enriches public school education in Beverly Hills by investing in people and opportunities for students.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $64,000. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $9,000, with a median of $5,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $9,000 to Mary Health of the Sick for operations; $7,500 to Beth Jacob Congregation for operations; and $5,000 each to Humane Society International, KCRW, Rolling Dog Farm, Mesa Farm, Brentwood School, and Pug Nation Rescue of Los Angeles, all for operations. Other reported grants included $3,500 to Life Centers of Ventura County and $3,000 each to Marine Mammal Care Center, Our Lady of the Assumption, and Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, for operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Rudy P Nodar as President, Daniel Nodar as CFO, Susan Nodar as Secretary, and Adriana Nodar as Vice President.
Nodar Special Foundation is led by Rudy P Nodar, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rudy P Nodar
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Adriana Nodar
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Daniel Nodar
CFO
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Susan Nodar
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Nodar Special Foundation
How much does Nodar Special Foundation give each year?
Nodar Special Foundation gave $64K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $43K across 14 grants.
What is Nodar Special Foundation's typical grant size?
Nodar Special Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,267, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Nodar Special Foundation give grants?
Nodar Special Foundation gives mostly in California: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (8%) and New Hampshire (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Beverly Hills, CA (2 grants).
Does Nodar Special Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Nodar Special Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (15 grants).
Who are Nodar Special Foundation's largest grantees?
Nodar Special Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Mary Health of the Sick ($9,000), Beth Jacob Congregation ($7,500) and Humane Society International ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Nodar Special Foundation?
Nodar Special Foundation reported $839K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $65K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $55K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Nodar Special Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Brentwood School says it inspires students to think critically and creatively, act ethically, and shape a future with meaning. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nodar Special Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Nodar Special Foundation's EIN?
Nodar Special Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4742336. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Nodar Special Foundation 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 5, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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