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The Popat & Kalpana Savla Charitable Foundation

Preselected recipients only Pasadena, California · EIN 920664846

The Popat & Kalpana Savla Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Pasadena, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $48,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $8,750 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $59,246 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$59,2465$1.1 million
2024$48,0004$1.1 million

How to apply

The Popat & Kalpana Savla Charitable 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Popat & Kalpana Savla Charitable Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New Jersey.

StateGrantsAmount
New Jersey1$25,000
California3$23,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Shrimad Rajchandra Love and Care
Marlton, NJ
General operations$25,000
Arihant Institute
San Jose, CA
General operations$10,000
Ravi & Shaili Bellase Art Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
General operations$7,500
The Music Circle
Pasadena, CA
General operations$5,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Popat & Kalpana Savla Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Popat & Kalpana Savla Charitable Foundation give?

$48,000 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $8,750.

Who runs The Popat & Kalpana Savla Charitable Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Kalpana Savla (Executive Director) and Erik Wahl (Cfo and Secretary).

What does The Popat & Kalpana Savla Charitable Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.

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