Param Hansa Philanthropies Inc
Preselected recipients only
Param Hansa Philanthropies Inc is a private foundation in Seffner, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.0 million in 12 grants; the typical grant was $96,000 and the largest $2.0 million. 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$3.0 million
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$96,000
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$15.0 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2024 was up from $845,245 the year before.
67% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.1 million | 6 | $13.4 million |
| 2023 | $845,245 | 5 | $15.7 million |
| 2024 | $3.0 million | 12 | $15.0 million |
How to apply
Param Hansa Philanthropies Inc 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 Param Hansa Philanthropies Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 3 | $2.1 million |
| California | 5 | $331,750 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $250,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $144,646 |
| New York | 1 | $75,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Austin | To further charitable purposes in the community. | $2.0 million |
| Aspire Institute Inc | To further charitable purposes in the community. | $250,000 |
| Stanford University Development Ser | To further charitable purposes in the community. | $150,000 |
| Nishtha Foundation | To further charitable purposes in the community. | $144,646 |
| The Harker School Working Capital | To further charitable purposes in the community. | $118,000 |
| IISC Foundation | To further charitable purposes in the community. | $117,000 |
| Yud Foundation Inc | To further charitable purposes in the community. | $75,000 |
| H2H Foundation | To further charitable purposes in the community. | $50,000 |
| Dhyan Foundation Inc | To further charitable purposes in the community. | $30,000 |
| Bihar-Jharkhand Association | To further charitable purposes in the community. | $10,000 |
| One School At A Time | To further charitable purposes in the community. | $8,750 |
| University of The Pacific | To further charitable purposes in the community. | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Swapna Pandey
- Amit Kumar
- Dheeraj Pandey
Questions people ask
Does Param Hansa Philanthropies Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Param Hansa Philanthropies Inc give?
$3.0 million in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $96,000.
Who runs Param Hansa Philanthropies Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Swapna Pandey (President), Amit Kumar (Treasurer) and Dheeraj Pandey (Director).
What does Param Hansa Philanthropies Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.