Jibaben Patel Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jibaben Patel Foundation is a private foundation in Huntington Beach, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $403,200 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $350,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$403,200
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$350,000
- Assets$3.9 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $310,100 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $18,110 | 5 | $7.2 million |
| 2024 | $310,100 | 6 | $8.0 million |
| 2025 | $403,200 | 7 | $3.9 million |
How to apply
Jibaben Patel 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 Jibaben Patel Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California. It also paid $52,500 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $350,450 |
| Illinois | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| IIT Gandhinagar Foundation | General Operations Support | $350,000 |
| Buganda Tea Coffee Estate LTD | General Operations Support | $30,000 |
| Love Sports India Foundation | General Operations Support | $21,000 |
| AF Patel School | General Operations Support | $1,500 |
| Individual | General Operations Support | $250 |
| LA Regional Food Bank | General Operations Support | $250 |
| Indo-American Sernior Heritage | General Operations Support | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Jagdish Patel
- Harsha Patel
- Masumi Patel
- Tapti Patel
- Anish Patel
Questions people ask
Does Jibaben Patel Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jibaben Patel Foundation give?
$403,200 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Jibaben Patel Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jagdish Patel (President), Harsha Patel (Director), Masumi Patel (Director) and Tapti Patel (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Jibaben Patel Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international.