Motwani Jadeja Global Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Motwani Jadeja Global Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.6 million in 16 grants; the typical grant was $44,205 and the largest $500,000. 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$1.6 million
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$44,205
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$3.7 million
- New grantees94%
Giving in 2025 was up from $889,600 the year before.
94% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $889,600 | 10 | $671,917 |
| 2025 | $1.6 million | 16 | $3.7 million |
How to apply
Motwani Jadeja Global 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 Motwani Jadeja Global Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to District of Columbia. It also paid $579,410 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 5 | $652,985 |
| California | 4 | $282,922 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $30,000 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| OP Jindal Global University | Charitable operations; educational programs | $500,000 |
| America First Policy Institute | Charitable operations, policy research | $250,000 |
| American Center For A New Security | Charitable operations, policy research | $175,000 |
| US Chamber of Commerce | To support the U.S.-India Business Council; policy forums and international trade dialogue | $153,000 |
| Stranford University Office of Development | Charitable operations; educational programs | $150,000 |
| UC San Diego Foundation | Charitable operations, educational program, 21st Century India Center | $104,000 |
| US India Strategic Partnership Forum | To support US-India bilateral trade, economic, and policy dialogue. | $64,000 |
| Confederation of Indian Industry | To support policy dialogue | $58,410 |
| Pacific Forum International | Charitable operations, Honolulu International Forum | $30,000 |
| Columbia University | Charitable operations; global India dialogues | $25,000 |
| Vishwamitra Research Foundation | Charitable operations; academic environmental research | $21,000 |
| Livermore Lab Foundation | Charitable operations, scientific and educational programs | $18,922 |
| Dasra USA | Charitable operations, development and philanthropy in India | $15,000 |
| The Aspen Institute | Charitable operations, policy dialogue and research | $10,985 |
| Asia Society Northern California | Charitable operations, educational programs | $10,000 |
| Student Clubs of HBS Inc | Charitable operations, to support the South Asian Business Association. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Asha Jadeja
- Priya Jadeja
Questions people ask
Does Motwani Jadeja Global Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Motwani Jadeja Global Foundation give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $44,205.
Who runs Motwani Jadeja Global Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Asha Jadeja (President and Board Chair) and Priya Jadeja (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Motwani Jadeja Global Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and science and research.