Choksi Family Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Choksi Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2024 it gave $544,680 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $13,750 and the largest $200,000. 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$544,680
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$13,750
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$746,390
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was up from $247,500 the year before.
56% 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 | $247,500 | 12 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $544,680 | 16 | $746,390 |
How to apply
Choksi Family Charitable Trust 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 Choksi Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 9 | $267,500 |
| Maryland | 3 | $210,000 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 1 | $22,180 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| John Hopkins Medicine | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Trust for the National Mall | General operating support | $110,000 |
| American Enterprise Institute | General operating support | $50,000 |
| The University of Edinburgh North American Office | General operating support | $25,000 |
| The Washington National Cathedral | General operating support | $25,000 |
| St Albans School | General operating support | $25,000 |
| McE Social Capital | General operating support | $22,180 |
| Smithsonian - National Portrait Gallery | General operating support | $15,000 |
| New Futures | General operating support | $12,500 |
| National Constitution Center | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Orchestra of the Americas | General operating support | $10,000 |
| The Greater Community Foundation | General operating support | $10,000 |
| University of Florida Foundation | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Jewish Institute for National Security of America | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Casa of the Mid-Shore | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Academy Art Museum | General operating support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Armeane M Choksi
- Mary C Choksi
- Maaren A Shah
Questions people ask
Does Choksi Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Choksi Family Charitable Trust give?
$544,680 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $13,750.
Who runs Choksi Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Armeane M Choksi (Director/President), Mary C Choksi (Secretary/Treasurer) and Maaren A Shah (Director).
What does Choksi Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.