The Narula Foundation Inc
The Narula Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in West Orange, New Jersey. Its 2025 grantmaking supported organizations working in areas including healthcare, hunger relief, education, the arts, public media, and emergency services.
The Narula Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Narula Foundation Inc gave $265K across 33 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in New Jersey. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $265,400
- +70.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 33
- -5.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,042
- +80.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $1,954,747
- +0.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (5 of 33, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (72% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Narula 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: 92 Giordano Drive, West Orange, NJ 07052
Phone: (973) 669-0627
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Narula Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC) ($85K). Together the top 10 received $215K.
Grant Size Distribution
177 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 175 grants of 177 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2025, 72% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey and 18% to recipients in New York. Smaller shares went to Texas (3%), Florida (2%), and Michigan (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Narula Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 33 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $600 first-time, $5K repeat.
- 67% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 79% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 178% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $69K (2021) to $265K (2025). In 2025 it made 33 grants totaling $265K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC) Livingston, NJ | To supporthospital care forpeople in need | $85,000 |
| Hackensack University Medical Center Foundation Hackensack, NJ | To supportmedical careand improvement | $50,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering New York, NY | To supportcancer research | $25,000 |
| Community Food Bank of NJ Hillside, NJ | To support hunger reliefefforts | $15,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation New York, NY | To supportpoverty reductioninitiatives | $10,000 |
| Ekal Vidyalya Foundation Houston, TX | To bring educationand village developmentto rural India | $7,500 |
| Montclair Film Festival Montclair, NJ | To support independentfilm making | $7,500 |
| Paper Mill Playhouse Millburn, NJ | To support theperforming arts | $5,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | To support theperforming arts | $5,000 |
| Montclair Ambulance Glen Ridge, NJ | To support emergency relief efforts | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,954,747 | $308,463 | $303,450 | $265,400 | 33 | $267,228 | $275,774 | $150,067 |
| 2024 | $1,949,543 | $54,421 | $188,146 | $155,975 | 35 | $158,875 | $233,226 | $145,756 |
| 2023 | $1,858,836 | $47,184 | $268,332 | $234,225 | 41 | $237,025 | $41,027 | $133,926 |
| 2022 | $2,049,397 | $41,614 | $186,420 | $148,050 | 39 | $150,700 | $177,542 | $152,589 |
| 2021 | $2,025,082 | $90,846 | $107,004 | $68,700 | 29 | $71,350 | $306,706 | $162,550 |
| 2020 | $1,773,298 | $89,043 | $157,376 | $126,225 | 33 | — | $161,278 | $135,946 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Narula Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $150K 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 in the available information. Its grants show support for organizations in healthcare, hunger relief, education, arts and culture, public media, poverty reduction, and emergency services.
Grantee missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Montclair Film Festival says it connects global filmmakers with audiences through films and year-round programs that engage, entertain, and educate. Paper Mill Playhouse describes its work as musical theater, arts education, and expanding access. Human Needs Food Pantry says it provides food, clothing, household goods, and other services to people in need in Montclair and neighboring communities. Verona Rescue Squad says it maintains free ambulance and rescue service for Verona residents.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 33 grants totaling $265,400. Grants ranged from $300 to $85,000, with a median grant of $3,000.
The largest reported awards included $85,000 to Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center for hospital care for people in need; $50,000 to Hackensack University Medical Center Foundation for medical care and improvement; $25,000 to Memorial Sloan Kettering for cancer research; $15,000 to Community Food Bank of NJ for hunger relief; and $10,000 to Robin Hood Foundation for poverty reduction initiatives. Other awards included $7,500 to Montclair Film Festival for independent filmmaking and $5,000 each to Paper Mill Playhouse and Luna Stage for performing arts and local theater, respectively.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sudarshan K Narula, Ankush Narula, and Ajay Narula as trustees.
The Narula Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ajay Narula
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ankush Narula
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sudarshan K Narula
Trustee
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 The Narula Foundation Inc
How much does The Narula Foundation Inc give each year?
The Narula Foundation Inc gave $265K across 33 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $156K across 35 grants.
What is The Narula Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Narula Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $8,042, across 33 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Narula Foundation Inc that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Narula Foundation Inc give grants?
The Narula Foundation Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Montclair, NJ (8 grants), New York, NY (7 grants) and West Orange, NJ (2 grants).
Does The Narula Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 33 grants with a stated purpose on The Narula Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Narula Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Narula Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC) ($85,000), Hackensack University Medical Center Foundation ($50,000) and Memorial Sloan Kettering ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Narula Foundation Inc?
The Narula Foundation Inc reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $267K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $150K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Narula Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided in the available information. Its grants show support for organizations in healthcare, hunger relief, education, arts and culture, public media, poverty reduction, and emergency services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Narula 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 Narula Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Narula Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0660270. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Narula 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 June 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Narula Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-narula-foundation-inc-morg_916c460b02a742e4b87ed312e97e6ec4
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