The Nazir and Mary Ansari Foundation
The Nazir and Mary Ansari Foundation is a private foundation, based in Incline VLG, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $632K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $22K.
The Nazir and Mary Ansari Foundation at a glance
In short: The Nazir and Mary Ansari Foundation gave $22K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Nevada. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $22,336
- +458.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,584
- +179.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,250
- Total assets
- $632,252
- +156.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nevada (87% 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 The Nazir and Mary Ansari Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Childrens Cabinent ($8K). Together the top 3 received $12K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Nazir and Mary Ansari Foundation gives
- Giving grew 310% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 496% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $3K (2023) to $42K (2020). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $10,000 |
| Childrens Cabinent Reno, NV | Support of programs to keep children safe and families together | $7,500 |
| Sierra Senior Servoces Truckee, CA | Meals on Wheels | $3,000 |
| Reno Islamic Center of Peace Reno, NV | Support for educational facilities | $1,836 |
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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 | $632,252 | $409,325 | $22,498 | $22,336 | 4 | $67,008 | — | $13,500 |
| 2024 | $246,621 | $201,210 | $4,021 | $4,000 | 2 | $4,000 | $1,203 | $3,744 |
| 2023 | $48,440 | $76 | $3,000 | $3,000 | 2 | $3,000 | $76 | $2,501 |
| 2022 | $51,364 | $42 | $5,453 | $5,453 | 2 | $5,453 | $42 | $2,675 |
| 2021 | $56,775 | $7 | $12,718 | $10,714 | 2 | $10,714 | — | $2,966 |
| 2020 | $69,486 | $37,313 | $43,551 | $42,000 | 6 | — | $35,762 | $9,774 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Nazir and Mary Ansari Foundation reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Nazir and Mary Ansari Foundation is led by Nazir A Ansari, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nazir A Ansari
President
President & Trustee → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa E Bruce
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark F Bruce
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Mark J Elston (2020–2023) — Trustee & Trusttee
- Former: Matthew E Woodhead (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Naziir A Ansari (2022–2023) — President
- Former: Mary B Ansari (2020–2021) — Secretary Treasurer
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 Nazir and Mary Ansari Foundation
How much does The Nazir and Mary Ansari Foundation give each year?
The Nazir and Mary Ansari Foundation gave $22K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $4K across 2 grants.
What is The Nazir and Mary Ansari Foundation's typical grant size?
The Nazir and Mary Ansari Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,250, and its average grant was $5,584, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Nazir and Mary Ansari Foundation give grants?
The Nazir and Mary Ansari Foundation gives mostly in Nevada: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Reno, NV (2 grants).
Does The Nazir and Mary Ansari Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Nazir and Mary Ansari Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Nazir and Mary Ansari Foundation?
The Nazir and Mary Ansari Foundation reported $632K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $67K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Nazir and Mary Ansari Foundation's EIN?
The Nazir and Mary Ansari Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0501697. 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 September 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 31, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
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