Avatar Meher Baba Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Avatar Meher Baba Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Bolton, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $123,079 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $4,790 and the largest $45,000. 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$123,079
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$4,790
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $90,500 the year before.
33% 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 | $80,000 | 11 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $90,500 | 10 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $123,079 | 12 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
Avatar Meher Baba 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 Avatar Meher Baba Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Oklahoma. It also paid $12,000 in 6 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 1 | $45,000 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $38,500 |
| California | 2 | $17,579 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heartland Center | Operating expenses | $45,000 |
| Meher Spiritual Center | Operating expenses | $30,000 |
| Meher Mount | Operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Meher Archive Collection | Operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Sheriar Foundation Inc | Operating expenses | $8,500 |
| Meherana | Operating expenses | $7,579 |
| Individual | Stipend program | $2,000 |
| Individual | Stipend program | $2,000 |
| Individual | Stipend program | $2,000 |
| Individual | Stipend program | $2,000 |
| Individual | Stipend program | $2,000 |
| Individual | Stipend program | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul Uccello
- John Uhlenhake
- Ananda Jones
- Richard Blum
Questions people ask
Does Avatar Meher Baba Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Avatar Meher Baba Foundation Inc give?
$123,079 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $4,790.
Who runs Avatar Meher Baba Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Paul Uccello (President/Tr), John Uhlenhake (Vice Presidn), Ananda Jones (Vp/Secretary) and Richard Blum (Vp/Ass't Tre).
What does Avatar Meher Baba Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international.