Bhavnani Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bhavnani Family Foundation is a private foundation in Commerce, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $63,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$63,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$932,535
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was down from $168,500 the year before.
40% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $168,500 | 6 | $877,011 |
| 2024 | $63,000 | 5 | $932,535 |
How to apply
Bhavnani Family 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.
What Bhavnani Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $63,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Childrens Hospital Los Angeles | Medical | $25,000 |
| Curtis School Foundation | Education | $15,000 |
| Windward School | Education | $10,000 |
| Sindhi Association of Southern Calif | Religious | $10,000 |
| Akshaya Patra USA | Education | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kumar Bhavnani
- Dilip Bhavnani
Questions people ask
Does Bhavnani Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bhavnani Family Foundation give?
$63,000 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Bhavnani Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kumar Bhavnani (Chairman) and Dilip Bhavnani (Treasurer).
What does Bhavnani Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.