The Vijay R Sanghvi Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Vijay R Sanghvi Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2023 it gave $476,000 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$476,000
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$11.8 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2023 was up from $468,000 the year before.
52% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $453,102 | 20 | $13.3 million |
| 2022 | $468,000 | 21 | $9.7 million |
| 2023 | $476,000 | 28 | $11.8 million |
How to apply
The Vijay R Sanghvi Family 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.
What The Vijay R Sanghvi Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 11 | $298,000 |
| New York | 10 | $115,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $20,000 |
| Ohio | 2 | $13,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of California San Francisco Foundation | research conducted by Dr. Rita Mukhtar fund | $100,000 |
| University of California San Francisco Foundation | research conducted by Dr. Jo Chien fund | $100,000 |
| Jacobs Heart Childrens Cancer Support Services | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Farm Sanctuary Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Girls Who Code Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc | General Purpose Grant - work in Gaza | $20,000 |
| Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition Inc | Brooklyn Cat Cafe fund | $15,000 |
| Gemma Project Inc | General & Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Catskill Animal Sanctuary Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Dancers Group | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Danspace Project Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Defenders of Wildlife | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Freestore-Foodbank Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Give Me Shelter Cat Rescue | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Mayors Alliance for Nycs Animals Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | Voting Rights Project | $5,000 |
| California Institute of Integral Studies | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Chimp Haven Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Inquiring Systems Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Verified Voting Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Jhankar Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Martha Graham Center of Contemporary Dance Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Martha Graham School of Contemporary Dance Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| San Francisco Zen Center | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Spirit Rock Meditation Center | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| People for Open Space Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Arun Sanghvi
- Rupal Sanghvi
- Sejal Sanghvi
Questions people ask
Does The Vijay R Sanghvi Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Vijay R Sanghvi Family Foundation give?
$476,000 in tax year 2023, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Vijay R Sanghvi Family Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Arun Sanghvi (Trustee, Treas), Rupal Sanghvi (Trustee, Pres) and Sejal Sanghvi (Trustee, Sec).
What does The Vijay R Sanghvi Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and youth programs.