Kashiba Desai Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kashiba Desai Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in San Jose, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $225,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $220,000. 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$225,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$220,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was up from $154,000 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 | $184,000 | 5 | $649,778 |
| 2024 | $154,000 | 5 | $687,620 |
| 2025 | $225,000 | 6 | $0 |
How to apply
Kashiba Desai Charitable 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $221,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $2,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sitanjali Foundation | Charity | $220,000 |
| American Heart Association | Charity | $1,000 |
| UNICEF US Fund | Charity | $1,000 |
| City Team San Jose | Charity | $1,000 |
| Charitable Care Foundation | Charity | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross | Charity | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thakorbhai C Desai
- Bharti T Desai
Questions people ask
Does Kashiba Desai Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kashiba Desai Charitable Foundation give?
$225,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Kashiba Desai Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Thakorbhai C Desai (President & CFO) and Bharti T Desai (Secretary).