Lata & Vaibhav Goel Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lata & Vaibhav Goel Foundation is a private foundation in Palo Alto, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $125,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$125,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $75,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $265,000 | 5 | $1.3 million |
| 2023 | $75,000 | 2 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $125,000 | 4 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
Lata & Vaibhav Goel 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 Lata & Vaibhav Goel Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $75,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford University Development Services | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Duke University Concentration Account | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Swarthmore College | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Peninsula Volunteers Inc | Charitable | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Vaibhav Goel
- Lata Goel
Questions people ask
Does Lata & Vaibhav Goel Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lata & Vaibhav Goel Foundation give?
$125,000 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Lata & Vaibhav Goel Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Vaibhav Goel (President) and Lata Goel (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Lata & Vaibhav Goel Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.