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Dalal Family Foundation Marks 30

Years of “Growth with Goodness”

Three decades of philanthropy and service connect Nayan Dalal’s Janma

Bhoomi in India with his Karma Bhoomi in America.

OUR BUREAU
Scotch Plains, NJ

he Dalal Family Foundation recently marked
30 years of philanthropy and service, celebrat-
Ting three decades of partnerships with non-
profit organizations and communities across India
and the United States.
The milestone was commemorated on Septem-
ber 19, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency New Brunswick in
New Jersey, where family, friends, nonprofit partners
and supporters gathered from India and across the
United States. The evening coincided with founder
Nayan Dalal’s 60th birthday, but the focus was on the
Foundation’s journey, the values that have shaped it,
and the nonprofit partners whose work has created
meaningful impact.
Established in honor of Nayan’s parents, Jyoti
and Pravin Dalal, and their values and charitable
spirit, the privately family-funded Foundation sup-
ports initiatives in education, medical care, women’s
empowerment, dignity and support for persons with
disabilities, senior citizens, community welfare and
animal welfare. film, “Growth with Goodness — The India Story,” main humble and grateful, regardless of success or
recognizing its nonprofit partners and the people achievement.
Janma Bhoomi and Karma Bhoomi
and communities behind their work. “It’s not me who is doing it,” Dalal said. “It’s
For Nayan, the Foundation’s commitment to In- God’s grace. I am just a nimitta — a medium, an in-
dia and the United States reflects his own life journey. Giving Back to the Local Community strument.”
He describes India as his Janma Bhoomi — his birth- America, Nayan’s Karma Bhoomi, has an equal- That philosophy also shapes the Foundation’s
place — and America as his Karma Bhoomi — the ly important place in the Foundation’s story. relationships with its nonprofit partners. Nayan em-
place where he built his career and raised his family. Nayan and his wife, Bindu, along with their chil- phasized that these organizations are the people do-
“India gave me my roots and values. Ameri- dren Aditya, Akash and Anushka, have called Scotch ing the real work and touching lives every day. The
ca gave me the opportunity to fulfill my American Plains, New Jersey, home since 2001. Foundation sees its role as listening, understanding
dream, build a business and raise my family,” Dalal The Foundation’s local involvement includes needs, supporting, connecting and collaborating to
said. “I owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to this support for the historic Shady Rest Clubhouse in strengthen their impact.
country. I feel a responsibility to give back to both.” Scotch Plains, Scouting America’s Patriots’ Path Nayan also recognized Bindu Dalal, U.S. Director
Council, and improvements to Milt Campbell Park of the Foundation, and Toral Mehta, India Director,
The India Story
in nearby Plainfield. Nayan was also honored with as the Foundation’s “two pillars,” helping turn ideas
The Dalal Family Foundation maintains an of- the 2023 Good Scout Award for his service and con- and vision into action in the United States and India.
fice in Mumbai, reflecting its long-term commitment tributions to the community. Looking to the Next Chapter
to India and its philosophy of building relationships The resolution also highlighted educational
close to the communities it serves. initiatives including the Dalal Family Global Field As the Dalal Family Foundation enters its next
The Foundation’s approach goes beyond finan- Study Scholarship Program at the Fashion Institute chapter, its aspiration is to “think bigger and go
cial support. Its India team works closely with non- of Technology in New York City and a transforma- deeper” — strengthening long-term nonprofit rela-
profit partners to understand their needs, visit pro- tive $2 million gift to Middlesex College supporting tionships, developing larger collaborations and seek-
grams and develop long-term relationships intended its Performing Arts Center and the Dalal Family ing opportunities for sustainable and meaningful
to create meaningful and sustainable impact. Foundation Scholarship. impact.
Major partners have included NMIMS in Mum- The Performing Arts Center will be named the For the Dalal family, the milestone is less about
bai; PNR Society in Bhavnagar; Aadhar in Udvada; Nayan and Bindu Dalal Center for the Arts and is looking back at accomplishments and more about
Vanita Vishram in Surat; Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani expected to open next year. gratitude and responsibility.
Hospital in Navi Mumbai; Kaivalyadhama in Lona- Humility, Gratitude and Purpose India is the Janma Bhoomi. America is the Kar-
vala; Muni Seva Ashram - Goraj; and R. D. Gardi ma Bhoomi. Gratitude to both continues to inspire a
Bhavnagar Stree Kelavani Mandal, among many others. During a fireside conversation at the anniversa- responsibility to serve both.
The Foundation’s India journey was highlighted ry celebration, Nayan reflected on one of the most Thirty years of “Growth with Goodness” — and
during the anniversary celebration through a special important lessons he learned from his mother: to re- the journey continues.

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