Janaki Balakrishnan Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Janaki Balakrishnan Family Foundation is a private foundation in Portola Valley, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $92,500 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $23,000 and the largest $23,000. 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$92,500
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$23,000
- Largest grant$23,000
- Assets$4.1 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $40,000 the year before.
100% 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 | $40,000 | 6 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $92,500 | 5 | $4.1 million |
How to apply
Janaki Balakrishnan 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 Janaki Balakrishnan Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 1 | $23,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $23,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $23,000 |
| New York | 1 | $23,000 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Young Center | Education | $23,000 |
| National Park Foundation | Education | $23,000 |
| Physicians for Reproductive Health | Education | $23,000 |
| Environmental Research & Education Foundation | Education | $23,000 |
| Asha | Education | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Ramaswamy Balakrishnan
- Aparna Balakrishnan
- Karthik Balakrishnan
- Samantha Balakrishnan
- Trevor Illes
Questions people ask
Does Janaki Balakrishnan Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Janaki Balakrishnan Family Foundation give?
$92,500 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $23,000.
Who runs Janaki Balakrishnan Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ramaswamy Balakrishnan (President), Aparna Balakrishnan (Secretary), Karthik Balakrishnan (Treasurer) and Samantha Balakrishnan (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Janaki Balakrishnan Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and environment and conservation.