Taarika Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Taarika Foundation is a private foundation in Sunnyvale, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $2,100 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $1,000. 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$2,100
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$1,000
- Assets$263,674
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $14,110 the year before.
50% 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 | $14,110 | 4 | $245,176 |
| 2024 | $2,100 | 4 | $263,674 |
How to apply
Taarika 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $2,100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| India Literacy Project | General & unrestricted | $1,000 |
| A Future for Every Child (Afec) | General & unrestricted | $500 |
| Rajyoga Meditation and Research Center (RMRC) | General & unrestricted | $500 |
| Marshmallow Minds | General & unrestricted | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Leena Khanzode
- Smita Thakkar
- Atul Khanzode
- Vidya Krishnan
- Anuradha Shanware
Questions people ask
Does Taarika Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Taarika Foundation give?
$2,100 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Taarika Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Leena Khanzode (President), Smita Thakkar (Secretary), Atul Khanzode (Treasurer) and Vidya Krishnan (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.