Namaha Foundation

EIN 82-3314797 · NJ · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$5K Funds in TX, MD, IA +3
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Namaha Foundation based in NJ paid 7 grants totaling $47.5K to 7 organizations across 6 states. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $10K, with a median of $5K. Its largest recipients included ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY PARTNERS, THE NUDGE FOUNDATION, and UVA SORENSEN INSTITUTE. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$651,296
Giving (latest yr)
$47,500
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
7
Median grant
$5K
Recipients
7
States reached
6
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Enterprise Community Partners$10,000
  • The Nudge Foundation$10,000
  • Uva Sorensen Institute$7,500
  • All India Movement Aim$5,000
  • DC Central Kitchen$5,000

Where grants went

  • Texas$15,000 · 2 grants
  • Maryland$10,000 · 1 grant
  • Iowa$7,500 · 1 grant
  • California$5,000 · 1 grant
  • Pennsylvania$5,000 · 1 grant
  • Massachusetts$5,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (7)

Enterprise Community Partners
Baltimore, MD
Unrestricted General
$10,000
The Nudge Foundation
Irving, TX
Unrestricted General
$10,000
Uva Sorensen Institute
Boone, IA
Unrestricted General
$7,500
Goonj Foundation
Pleasanton, CA
Unrestricted General
$5,000
All India Movement Aim
Saylorsburg, PA
Unrestricted General
$5,000
DC Central Kitchen
Boston, MA
Unrestricted General
$5,000
Texas Tribune
Austin, TX
Unrestricted General
$5,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Namaha Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Namaha Foundation reported 7 itemized grants totaling $47.5K. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $10K (median $5K).

Recent recipients include ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY PARTNERS, THE NUDGE FOUNDATION, UVA SORENSEN INSTITUTE, among 7 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Namaha Foundation is a private foundation based in New Jersey, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Namaha Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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