Arora Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Arora Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Greenwich, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $205,322 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$205,322
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$4.2 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2025 was up from $176,966 the year before.
41% of its 2025 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 | $151,362 | 26 | $3.6 million |
| 2024 | $176,966 | 18 | $3.9 million |
| 2025 | $205,322 | 19 | $4.2 million |
How to apply
Arora Foundation Inc 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 Arora Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 8 | $111,236 |
| New York | 6 | $36,350 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $25,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $16,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $15,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $1,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $236 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yale University | Charitable organization | $50,000 |
| Guru Tegh Bahadur Foundation | Charitable organization | $44,000 |
| Harvard University | Charitable organization | $25,000 |
| Sikh Human Development Foundation | Charitable organization | $16,500 |
| University of Texas | Charitable organization | $15,000 |
| Rye Country Day School | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Columbia University | Charitable organization | $10,000 |
| India Cultural Center of Greenwich | Charitable organization | $8,000 |
| Individual | Charitable organization | $5,000 |
| Individual | Charitable organization | $5,000 |
| CT Museum | Charitable organization | $5,000 |
| American Indian Foundation | Charitable organization | $5,000 |
| The Museum of Modern Art | Charitable organization | $2,850 |
| Petit Foundation | Charitable organization | $1,030 |
| Women on Execs Board | Charitable organization | $1,000 |
| Wilton Hindu Temple | Charitable organization | $1,000 |
| National MS Society | Charitable organization | $500 |
| Community Auctions | Charitable organization | $236 |
| The International Women's Forum of | Charitable organization | $206 |
Officers and trustees
- Harpreet Arora
- Nisha Arora
Questions people ask
Does Arora Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Arora Foundation Inc give?
$205,322 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Arora Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Harpreet Arora (President) and Nisha Arora (Vice President).
What does Arora Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.