Tarsadia Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Tarsadia Foundation is a private foundation in Newport Beach, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $8.3 million in 56 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $2.5 million. 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$8.3 million
- Number of grants56
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$2.5 million
- Assets$201 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was down from $9.7 million the year before.
30% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $9.7 million | 78 | $201 million |
| 2024 | $8.3 million | 56 | $201 million |
How to apply
Tarsadia 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
What Tarsadia Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to California. It also paid $3.1 million in 9 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 34 | $4.2 million |
| Texas | 2 | $2.6 million |
| New York | 4 | $875,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $250,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $233,334 |
| Illinois | 1 | $100,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $45,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $20,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dasra | Program support | $2.5 million |
| Divyajyoti Trust | Program support | $1.0 million |
| Bhansali Trust | Program support | $700,000 |
| Diwaliben Trust (Dupst) | Program support | $500,000 |
| Kevin Love Fund | Program support | $500,000 |
| Nilus | Program support | $400,166 |
| Grameen America Inc | Program support | $375,000 |
| Joy of Sharing Foundation | Program support | $300,000 |
| Illumination Foundation | Program support | $280,000 |
| BABY2BABY | Program support | $250,000 |
| California State University | Program support | $250,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oc | Program support | $250,000 |
| Conscious Creative Limited | Program support | $250,000 |
| Central Square Foundation | Program support | $250,000 |
| University of Southern California | Program support | $250,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Program support | $250,000 |
| Clinton Foundation | Program support | $250,000 |
| Empowerment Plan | Program support | $233,334 |
| Entertainment Industry Foundation | Program support | $200,000 |
| Mission Asset Fund | Program support | $200,000 |
| Skill Up | Program support | $200,000 |
| American India Foundation | Program support | $175,000 |
| Social Environmental Entrepreneurs (See) | Program support | $150,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club Oc | Program support | $150,000 |
| Edible Schoolyard NYC | Program support | $150,000 |
| Chapel and York | Program support | $100,000 |
| South County Outreach | Program support | $100,000 |
| Oc Music and Dance | Program support | $100,000 |
| Voice of Specially Abled People Inc | Program support | $100,000 |
| Colette's Children's Home | Program support | $100,000 |
| Manav Sadhana | Program support | $100,000 |
| Lestonnac Free Clinic | Program support | $100,000 |
| Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of USA | Program support | $100,000 |
| H2H Foundation | Program support | $90,000 |
| Anekant Community Center | Program support | $80,000 |
| HMPS Foundationinc | Program support | $75,000 |
| Foundation for Excellence Inc | Program support | $64,000 |
| Orange County United Way | Program support | $50,000 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocates | Program support | $50,000 |
| Solutions for Urban Agriculture | Program support | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bu Patel
- Tushar Patel
- Shirish Dayal
- Maya Patel
- Mayur Patel
Questions people ask
Does Tarsadia Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tarsadia Foundation give?
$8.3 million in tax year 2024, across 56 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Tarsadia Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Bu Patel (Director), Tushar Patel (Director), Shirish Dayal (Treasurer, Secretary & Executive VP) and Maya Patel (Executive Chair & Ceo) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Tarsadia Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, education and youth programs.