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Arora Charitable Foundation

Preselected recipients only Alamo, California · EIN 475370408

Arora Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Alamo, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $35,063 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $14,300. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $38,821 the year before.

56% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$38,8215$766,202
2024$35,0639$754,413

How to apply

Arora Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Arora Charitable Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California. It also paid $10,338 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.

StateGrantsAmount
California6$24,275
Texas1$250
New York1$200

Grants paid in 2024

All 9 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Sikh Foundation Others
Palo Alto, CA
Pass on the essence of Sikh heritage to the growing Sikh diaspora in the west, particularly the youth.$14,300
Ranjeet Singh Exibihitcultural, educational, and historical: to preserve and present the legacy of Ranjit Singh$10,338
Narika
Fremont, CA
Narikas mission is to promote womens independence, economic empowerment and well-being by helping domestic violence survivors with advocacy, support and education.$5,000
Food for Thought
Richmond, CA
medically tailored nutrition services for thousands of people in Sonoma County, CA who struggle with food insecurity and hunger.$1,600
Home of Hope
Hillsborough, CA
a cancer-fighting movement, a mental health treatment program, and a community development initiative:$1,500
Noe Valley Nursery
SF, CA
tO Support an educational, play-based, child-centered cooperative nursery school.$1,000
Indian Schools Alumni Insaf
San Mateo, CA
TO Suport education and community development in Inida$875
Dasvandh Network
San Antonio, TX
To support the platform where people can contribute to vetted projects in areas like education, community development, disaster relief, and social justice.$250
JDRF International Ny
Ny, NY
Supporting people living with T1D by providing education, community programs, and tools to manage life with the disease Breakthrough T1D+2International Diabetes Federation+2$200

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Arora Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Arora Charitable Foundation give?

$35,063 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.

Who runs Arora Charitable Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Maninder Arora (Secretary) and Pritinder Arora (President).

What does Arora Charitable Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.

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