Nok Foundation Inc
NOK Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) private foundation headquartered in New York, New York. The organization was granted tax-exempt status in February 2004. The foundation aims to make yoga, meditation, eastern medicine, and alternative healing modalities more accessible to individuals through modern scientific research, testing, teaching, and supporting practitioners. The foundation focuses on presenting proven and tested healing modalities that can improve quality of life and help people achieve long, healthy lives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.1M
-5.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$540K
+11.0% YoY
Grant Count
13
-13.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$42K
+28.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary focus areas include:
- Education
- Science and scientific research
- Yoga and meditation practices
- Eastern medicine
- Alternative healing modalities
- Human services
The foundation's work emphasizes making these practices more accessible through modern scientific research and evidence-based approaches.
Grantmaking
Based on the most recent financial data available, the foundation made grants totaling $539,594. Typical grant awards range from $1,000 to $175,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- New York
- California
- Michigan
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending December 2024:
- Total Assets: $8,088,057
- Total Revenue: $233,723
- Total Expenses: $683,936
- Net Income: -$450,213
- Total Liabilities: $8,880
- Contributions Received: $300,000
- Interest Revenue: $0
The foundation maintains significant assets relative to its annual giving, with total assets of approximately $8.1 million as of the most recent filing.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,096,937 | $8,544,136 | $7,624,121 |
| Revenue | $233,723 | $2,187,371 | $367,647 |
| Expenses | $683,936 | $586,135 | $598,112 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $623,736 | $561,019 | $563,635 |
| Net Investment Income | $65,567 | $1,912,255 | $8,170 |
| Distributable Amount | $370,479 | $333,614 | $342,645 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIGOL KOULAJIAN | PRES./FOUNDER | 1 | — |
| CARLA KOULAJIAN | TREASURER | — | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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