Indira Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Indira Foundation is a private foundation in La Jolla, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.0 million in 29 grants; the typical grant was $41,520 and the largest $263,850. 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$2.0 million
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$41,520
- Largest grant$263,850
- Assets$30.3 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.6 million the year before.
38% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.3 million | 27 | $31.1 million |
| 2023 | $1.6 million | 29 | $30.8 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 29 | $30.3 million |
How to apply
Indira 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 Indira Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Massachusetts. It also paid $1.2 million in 16 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1 | $242,643 |
| California | 8 | $241,225 |
| Washington | 1 | $174,385 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $66,900 |
| Virginia | 1 | $61,000 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Square Foundation | Supporting fln in indian states of uttar pradesh (up) and promoting efforts for early childhood education and high-potential students in india | $263,850 |
| Harvard Medical School | Empower mental health program | $242,643 |
| Gramin Adiwasi Samaj Vikas Sansthan Sausar | Implementation of the district mental health program (dmhp) in collaboration with government of maharashtra. | $176,650 |
| Path | Aspire: advancing stakeholder-led program for improving youths' access to mental health resources and responsiveness of ecosystem | $174,385 |
| Peoples Action for National Integration | Implementation of youth mental health program in tarun block of ayodhya district. | $131,085 |
| Room to Read India Trust | Foundational literacy program in jodhpur | $119,000 |
| Parivaar Education Society | Improve grade-level learning in children in tribal pocket of mp | $118,640 |
| Maker Bhavan Foundation | Support invent-x 2025 and STEM education | $117,000 |
| Basic Health Care Services Trust | Healthy mind, healthy body integrating mental health in rural primary care | $89,625 |
| Akshaya Patra USA | Mid-day meal program | $87,200 |
| National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences | Youth mental health and self harm study | $68,040 |
| Shrimad Rajchandra Love and Care - USA Inc | Smile - srhrc mental health initiative for life empowerment | $66,900 |
| Center for Excellence in Education | Tuition expense for 7 students to attend 2025 rsi at mit | $61,000 |
| Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar | Wellbeing program | $49,100 |
| Aga Khan Foundation | Community mental health program in nizamuddin delhi, india | $41,520 |
| Ekjut | Improving young people's mental health through structured participatory groups meetings & home visits for psychosocial counselling by peer facilitators in west singhbhum district of jharkhand | $37,550 |
| Coro India | 14th cohort of the grassroots leaders and organisations development program (glodp) in maharashtra | $35,400 |
| Quality Education Support Trust | Palavee program for early childhood education incl teacher training | $32,677 |
| Vedic Cultural Spiritual Center of San Diego | General support | $25,000 |
| Schizophrenia Research Foundation of India | A comprehensive, collaborative and sustainable intervention package to help young people with depression in educational and clinical settings in chennai, india | $19,825 |
| CSSL Global PVT LTD | Research study on understanding the impact and efficacy of ramakrishna missions awakened citizen programme in schools across india, | $14,700 |
| Baif Development Research Foundation | Sustained livelihoods of small and marginal dairy farmers through ldcs in bihar, jharkhand, rajasthan, uttar pradesh, maharashtra, karnataka, odisha and madhya pradesh & amplifying the impact of baif programmes through institutional capacity | $11,765 |
| Foundation for Excellence India Trust | Adopt a scholar program | $5,000 |
| Gosumec Foundation USA | Student corpus | $5,000 |
| Hindu Mandir Soceity of San Diego | New temple project. | $5,000 |
| Indian Fine Arts Academy of San Diego | General support | $1,325 |
| California Dance Institute | Dance education | $500 |
| Consumer Reports Inc | General support | $500 |
| Fleet Science Center | General support | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Avi Nash
- Dipak Kothari
- Prashant Ranade
Questions people ask
Does Indira Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Indira Foundation give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $41,520.
Who runs Indira Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Avi Nash (Managing Trustee), Dipak Kothari (Trustee) and Prashant Ranade (Trustee).
What does Indira Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, health and education.