Taneja Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Taneja Family Foundation is a private foundation in Los Altos, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 31 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $500,000. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$3.1 million
- New grantees87%
Giving in 2024 was up from $516,250 the year before.
87% 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 | $516,250 | 11 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 31 | $3.1 million |
How to apply
Taneja Family 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 Taneja Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to California. It also paid $150,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 8 | $572,518 |
| Delaware | 1 | $250,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $55,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $51,000 |
| New York | 8 | $50,500 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $7,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $2,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arc Institute | General appropriation | $500,000 |
| Responsible Innovation Labs Inc | General appropriation | $250,000 |
| Jagadguru Kripaluji Yog Trust | Supporting construction of jagadguru kripalu university | $150,000 |
| Camp Chipewa Foundation | General appropriation | $55,000 |
| Developments in Literacy Inc | General appropriation | $50,000 |
| Third Option Foundation | General appropriation | $50,000 |
| Royal Academy of Science International Trust | General appropriation | $30,000 |
| Community Solutions | General appropriation | $12,500 |
| Free Meals on Wheels | General appropriation | $12,500 |
| 13th St Cat Rescue | General appropriation | $5,000 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank Inc | General appropriation | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc | General appropriation | $5,000 |
| Mountain View Los Altos High School Foundation | General appropriation | $2,500 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | General appropriation | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | General appropriation | $2,000 |
| Partners in Health A Nonprofit Corporation | General appropriation | $1,500 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley | General appropriation | $1,018 |
| Actblue Charities Inc | General appropriation | $1,000 |
| Amnesty International of the USA Inc | General appropriation | $1,000 |
| Building Futures | General appropriation | $1,000 |
| Feeding America | General appropriation | $1,000 |
| Human Rights Campaign | General appropriation | $1,000 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Foundation | General appropriation | $1,000 |
| National Alliance to End Homelessness | General appropriation | $1,000 |
| National Domestic Violence Hotline | General appropriation | $1,000 |
| National Domestic Workers Alliance Inc | General appropriation | $1,000 |
| Sierra Club | General appropriation | $1,000 |
| The Innocence Project Inc | General appropriation | $1,000 |
| The Years Project Inc | General appropriation | $1,000 |
| Urban Farming Institute Inc | General appropriation | $1,000 |
| California Coastkeeper Alliance | General appropriation | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Hemant Taneja
Questions people ask
Does Taneja Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Taneja Family Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Taneja Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Hemant Taneja (Director).
What does Taneja Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and youth programs.