Blutera Inc
Accepts applications
Blutera Inc is a private foundation in Pleasanton, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $30,420 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$30,420
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was down from $53,090 the year before.
17% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $18,947 | 3 | $0 |
| 2024 | $53,090 | 5 | $256,756 |
| 2025 | $30,420 | 6 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | Poonam Shah 1871 Zenato Place, Pleasanton, CA 94566 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (925) 338-0829, erich@lboaccountancy.com |
| What to submit | Any form is acceptable. |
What Blutera Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 2 | $15,000 |
| New York | 2 | $8,360 |
| California | 2 | $7,060 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Students Helping Honduras Kids | child advocates | $10,000 |
| Asu Foundation | support educational internship programs | $5,000 |
| Brighter Children | Helping children | $5,000 |
| Scholarships | Education | $5,000 |
| Oasis of Hope | Education | $3,360 |
| Casa | Education | $2,060 |
Officers and trustees
- Poonam Shah
- Gina Riccio
- Mahesh Shah
- Sanjay Rao
- Erich Zielonka
Questions people ask
Does Blutera Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Blutera Inc give?
$30,420 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Blutera Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Poonam Shah (Chairman & CEO), Gina Riccio (Chairman), Mahesh Shah (Secretary) and Sanjay Rao (President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Blutera Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.