Rani & Babu Foundation
Accepts applications
Rani & Babu Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Maria, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $260,050 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $130,025 and the largest $250,050. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$260,050
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$130,025
- Largest grant$250,050
- Assets$24,785
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $349,550 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $117,242 |
| 2024 | $349,550 | 6 | $16,395 |
| 2025 | $260,050 | 2 | $24,785 |
How to apply
| Contact | Rani Babu Foundation 4635 Camlin CT, Santa Maria, CA 93455 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (805) 714-1104 |
| What to submit | Application |
What Rani & Babu Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its US grants went to recipients in California. It also paid $250,050 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The East West Foundation of India | International service/education-endowment fund | $250,050 |
| Las Cumbres Observatory | Education | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- M Babu
- Rani Babu
Questions people ask
Does Rani & Babu Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Rani & Babu Foundation give?
$260,050 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $130,025.
Who runs Rani & Babu Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists M Babu (President) and Rani Babu (Vice President).
What does Rani & Babu Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and science and research.