Rita and Sunil Bhatia Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rita and Sunil Bhatia Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $109,500 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $60,000. 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$109,500
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$5.6 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2024 was up from $60,000 the year before.
75% 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 | $60,000 | 2 | $5.2 million |
| 2024 | $109,500 | 8 | $5.6 million |
How to apply
Rita and Sunil Bhatia 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.
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York. It also paid $30,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $60,000 |
| California | 6 | $19,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| The Community Foundation of Singapore | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Foundation for Excellence Inc | General & Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Art Forum | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Bay Area Drama Company | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Cloud Playhouse Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Narika | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Rewire Community | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Anushka Bhatia
- Rita Bhatia
- Sunil Bhatia
- Vivaan Bhatia
Questions people ask
Does Rita and Sunil Bhatia Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rita and Sunil Bhatia Foundation give?
$109,500 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Rita and Sunil Bhatia Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Anushka Bhatia (Dir, VP), Rita Bhatia (Dir, Pres), Sunil Bhatia (Dir, Sec, Treas) and Vivaan Bhatia (Dir, VP).