The Murthynayak Foundation Inc
The Murthynayak Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Baltimore, Maryland. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with listed recipients working in areas including the arts, immigration policy and advocacy, education, and health.
The Murthynayak Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Murthynayak Foundation Inc gave $216K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $24K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $215,500
- -15.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $23,944
- +68.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $7,846,089
- +11.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (39% 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 The Murthynayak 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: 4100 N Charles St 303, Baltimore, MD 21218
Phone: (443) 854-5837
Website: https://murthynayak.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Murthynayak Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Maryland Institute College of Art ($51K). Together the top 9 received $216K.
Grant Size Distribution
150 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 141 grants of 150 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (39%), Maryland (33%), Washington, DC (23%), and New Mexico (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Murthynayak Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 42% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 68% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $216K (2025) to $396K (2021). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $216K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland Institute College of Art Baltiore, MD | General Support | $51,000 |
| American Immigration Council Washington, DC | General Support | $50,000 |
| Aperture Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
| International Center of Photography New York, NY | General Support | $32,500 |
| Radius Books Sante Fe, NM | General Support | $10,000 |
| United Way of Central Maryland Baltimore, MD | General Support | $10,000 |
| Community College of Baltimore County Dundalk, MD | General Support | $6,000 |
| Kennedy Krieger Institute Baltimore, MD | General Support | $5,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union New York, NY | General Support | $1,000 |
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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 | $7,846,089 | $1,106,422 | $218,513 | $215,500 | 9 | $215,595 | $256,182 | $316,280 |
| 2024 | $7,027,630 | $226,322 | $268,001 | $255,946 | 18 | $259,366 | $198,817 | $290,742 |
| 2023 | $7,000,209 | $232,142 | $351,919 | $348,905 | 29 | $350,065 | $205,252 | $288,847 |
| 2022 | $7,136,325 | $700,990 | $382,173 | $372,486 | 48 | $377,233 | $172,910 | $317,184 |
| 2021 | $6,800,819 | $768,430 | $399,737 | $395,777 | 46 | $395,777 | $223,217 | $343,561 |
| 2020 | $6,432,126 | $163,845 | $320,189 | $286,038 | 35 | — | $129,694 | $338,216 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Murthynayak Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $316K 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 include general support for organizations whose own missions cover a range of activities. The American Immigration Council says it works to shape immigration policy and practice through research, programs, legal efforts, and advocacy. Aperture Foundation describes its work as publishing books and magazines and maintaining an art gallery to promote photography and visual arts. The International Center of Photography says it is a museum and school dedicated to photography, with exhibitions, collections, and educational programs.
Radius Books describes itself as a nonprofit art-book publisher that promotes dialogue and distributes books to underfunded libraries, schools, and arts organizations. Kennedy Krieger Institute says it is dedicated to helping children and adolescents with brain disorders reach their potential and participate in family, school, and community life. The American Civil Liberties Union states that its mission is to maintain and advance civil liberties and legal rights.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 9 grants totaling $215,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $51,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest grants were $51,000 to Maryland Institute College of Art, $50,000 each to the American Immigration Council and Aperture Foundation, and $32,500 to the International Center of Photography. Each was listed for general support. Other reported grants included $10,000 to Radius Books and $10,000 to United Way of Central Maryland, also for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sheela Murthy as president, Vasant Nayak as vice president, Shay Taylor as secretary, and Vijay Nayak as treasurer.
The Murthynayak Foundation Inc is led by Sheela Murthy, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sheela Murthy
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shay Taylor
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vasant Nayak
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vijay Nayak
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 The Murthynayak Foundation Inc
How much does The Murthynayak Foundation Inc give each year?
The Murthynayak Foundation Inc gave $216K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $256K across 18 grants.
What is The Murthynayak Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Murthynayak Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $23,944, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Murthynayak Foundation Inc give grants?
The Murthynayak Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (33%) and District of Columbia (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants) and Baltimore, MD (2 grants).
Does The Murthynayak Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Murthynayak Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Murthynayak Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Murthynayak Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Maryland Institute College of Art ($51,000), American Immigration Council ($50,000) and Aperture Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Murthynayak Foundation Inc?
The Murthynayak Foundation Inc reported $7.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $216K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $316K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Murthynayak Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include general support for organizations whose own missions cover a range of activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Murthynayak 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 The Murthynayak Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Murthynayak Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-0016494. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Murthynayak 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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