Rajam Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Rajam Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.8 million in 11 grants; the typical grant was $40,218 and the largest $1.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.8 million
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$40,218
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$13.9 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2024 was up from $671,372 the year before.
55% 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 | $671,372 | 10 | $11.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 11 | $13.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Goldman Sachs Trust Company of de 200 Bellevue Pkwy Suite 250, Wilmington, DE 19809 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (302) 793-3290 |
| What to submit, restrictions | See footnote |
What Rajam Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 1 | $1.0 million |
| California | 5 | $606,776 |
| New York | 2 | $136,213 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $20,452 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $17,245 |
| Indiana | 1 | $4,426 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shanti Bhavan Children's Project Inc | Scholarship | $1.0 million |
| University of Southern California | Scholarship | $300,000 |
| The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA | Program support | $250,000 |
| Columbia University Fine Arts Major | Scholarship | $73,741 |
| Parsons School of Design | Scholarship | $62,472 |
| Unitek College Student Nurses Associatio | Scholarship | $40,218 |
| Harvard University | Scholarship | $20,452 |
| Duke University | Scholarship | $17,245 |
| UCLA Foundation | Scholarship | $14,019 |
| Purude University Global Inc | Scholarship | $4,426 |
| Cal State East Bay Educational Foundation | Scholarship | $2,539 |
Officers and trustees
- Satish Dharmaraj
- Smita Dharmaraj
Questions people ask
Does Rajam Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Rajam Family Foundation give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $40,218.
Who runs Rajam Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Satish Dharmaraj (Director, Chairperson, President) and Smita Dharmaraj (Director, Secretary, Treasurer).
What does Rajam Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.