The Naren & Vinita Gupta Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Naren & Vinita Gupta Foundation is a private foundation in Woodside, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $727,242 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $360,750. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$727,242
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$360,750
- Assets$15.2 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2025 was down from $2.7 million the year before.
32% of its 2025 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 | $641,410 | 16 | $14.6 million |
| 2024 | $2.7 million | 23 | $13.0 million |
| 2025 | $727,242 | 19 | $15.2 million |
How to apply
The Naren & Vinita Gupta 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 The Naren & Vinita Gupta Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 15 | $681,742 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $40,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Simons Laufer Mathematical Sciences Institute | Family support funds, post docs and family support endowment | $360,750 |
| Stanford University | Stanford center for asian health research and education | $150,992 |
| Hindu American Foundation | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Palo Alto Medical Foundation | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Asia Society Northen California | Charitable | $39,000 |
| Uc Berkeley Foundation | Charitable | $25,000 |
| India Community Center | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Indiaspora | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Maitri | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Tie Silicon Valley | Support for aspiring entrepreneurs | $10,000 |
| Brdige Ethics & Education Corporation | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Casa Circulo Cultural | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Enacte Arts | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Sachi | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Foundation for India and Indian Dispora Studies Inc | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Faith in Practice | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Peninsula Bridge Education Foundation | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Peninsula Humane Society | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Foundation for the Perservation and Advancement of Bridge | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Vinita Gupta
Questions people ask
Does The Naren & Vinita Gupta Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Naren & Vinita Gupta Foundation give?
$727,242 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Naren & Vinita Gupta Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Vinita Gupta (Trustee).
What does The Naren & Vinita Gupta Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, health and education.