Ravi and Naina Patel Foundation
Accepts applications
Ravi and Naina Patel Foundation is a private foundation in Bakersfield, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.9 million in 22 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $529,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.9 million
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$529,000
- Assets$41.0 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.3 million the year before.
52% 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 | $1.3 million | 26 | $38.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | 22 | $41.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Pritesh Patel 6501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93309 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (661) 322-2206 |
| What to submit | Letter format |
What Ravi and Naina Patel Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 15 | $1.7 million |
| Iowa | 2 | $110,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $60,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $40,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $25,000 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fresno State Foundation | Academic support. | $529,000 |
| California State University Bakersfield Foundation | Academic support. | $400,000 |
| Friends of Mercy Foundation | To provide for new facilities, state-of-the-art equipment and technology, new programs and services, health education, and community outreach. | $400,000 |
| Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation | To secure peace, affluence and invincibility for life everywhere on earth by providing prepetual support for large groups practicing transendental meditation. | $100,000 |
| Hindu American Foundation | General support | $100,000 |
| Shantikunj of North America Center | The primary objective is to offer socio-spiritual training to all the participants for their holistic well-being and comprehensive personality development to foster in them a scientifically grounded understanding and proficiency of spiritual transformation along with a powerful drive to use their virtues for the greater good of the society. | $100,000 |
| Rodale Institute California Organic Center | General support. | $65,000 |
| Forest History Society | General support | $60,000 |
| Open Door Network | General support | $40,358 |
| Karuna Foundation | General support | $40,000 |
| Mindful Life Project | Academic support. | $25,000 |
| Regenerative Agriculture Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Individual | General support. | $19,422 |
| Global Capital of World Peace Inc | An organization focused on promoting world peace by supporting the creation and operation of residential meditation centers. | $10,000 |
| Raam Raj Foundation | To develop life on the individual, community, national and work level, including, without limitation, creating work peace. | $10,000 |
| Grimm Family Education Foundation | Academic support | $5,000 |
| Bakersfield Homeless Center | Meals for the homeless | $4,000 |
| Booster Club | Academic support. | $3,000 |
| Garden Pathways | Academic support. | $2,500 |
| No Paws Left Behind | To save adoptable animals from kern county shelters who are in danger of being euthanized due to overcrowded facilities | $1,500 |
| Ghandian Society Inc | To spread the message of non-violence and eradicate discrimination. | $500 |
| St Chavara Catholic Mission | To fostering spiritual growth, cultural unity, and faith formation within the malayali community from southern india. | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Ravi Patel
- Naina Patel
- Amar Patel
- Pritesh Patel
- Neeraj Rama
- Rishi Patel
Questions people ask
Does Ravi and Naina Patel Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Ravi and Naina Patel Foundation give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Ravi and Naina Patel Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ravi Patel (President / Director), Naina Patel (Vice President / Secretary / Director), Amar Patel (President / Director) and Pritesh Patel (Cfo / Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Ravi and Naina Patel Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.