Wadhwani Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Wadhwani Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Los Altos, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.3 million in 13 grants; the typical grant was $150,001 and the largest $3.7 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$6.3 million
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$150,001
- Largest grant$3.7 million
- Assets$155 million
- New grantees62%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.3 million the year before.
62% 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 | $3.3 million | 10 | $136 million |
| 2024 | $6.3 million | 13 | $155 million |
How to apply
Wadhwani 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Wadhwani Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California. It also paid $150,001 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 9 | $5.0 million |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Texas | 1 | $150,001 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Foundation | General public support | $3.7 million |
| Center for Strategic & International Studies | General public support | $1.0 million |
| Iit Bombay | General public support | $600,000 |
| Center for Cellular and Molecular Platform | General public support | $150,001 |
| Iisc Foundation | General public support | $150,001 |
| Iit Delhi | General public support | $150,001 |
| Iit Hyderabad Foundation | General public support | $150,001 |
| Indian Institute of Technology Madra | General public support | $150,001 |
| Foundation for Excellence | General public support | $132,713 |
| Saloni Heart Foundation | General public support | $50,001 |
| American India Foundation | General public support | $25,000 |
| Indiaspora | General public support | $25,000 |
| Maitri Charitable Trust | General public support | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Romesh T Wadhwani
- Kathleen E Wadhwani
Questions people ask
Does Wadhwani Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wadhwani Charitable Foundation give?
$6.3 million in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $150,001.
Who runs Wadhwani Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Romesh T Wadhwani (Ceo) and Kathleen E Wadhwani (Secretary/Cfo).
What does Wadhwani Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international.