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Chanani Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Torrance, California · EIN 813274056

Chanani Family Foundation is a private foundation in Torrance, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $32,202 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $5,250 and the largest $21,600. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $259,103 the year before.

50% of its 2025 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$23,3732$198,415
2024$259,1036$41,251
2025$32,2024$114,756

How to apply

Chanani 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Chanani Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Florida.

StateGrantsAmount
Florida1$21,600
California3$10,602

Grants paid in 2025

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Tovp Foundation Inc
Alachua, FL
For vedic religious activities$21,600
Shri Panchmukha Hanuman Temple
Torrance, CA
For vedic religious activities$5,501
Torrance Chamber of Commerce Founda
Torrance, CA
Charity donations$5,000
Ragranjani School of Music
Torrance, CA
For religious hymns promotion$101

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Chanani Family Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does Chanani Family Foundation give?

$32,202 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $5,250.

Who runs Chanani Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Madhu S Chanani (President), Sudha Chanani (Secretary) and Edward S Berges (Treasurer).

What does Chanani Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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