Parikh Foundation
Accepts applications
Parikh Foundation is a private foundation in Fort Myers, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $110,400 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 and the largest $35,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$110,400
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$4,500
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees79%
Giving in 2025 was up from $45,051 the year before.
79% of its 2025 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 | $62,000 | 5 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $45,051 | 5 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $110,400 | 16 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Manoj R Parikh 63 Ward Ave, Northampton, MA 01060 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (732) 987-6080 |
| What to submit | All requests should be in writing. |
What Parikh Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $39,000 |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $24,670 |
| New York | 3 | $23,000 |
| California | 2 | $11,670 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $60 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aim for Seva | Educational/cultural | $35,000 |
| MSK Cancer Center | Cancer research | $20,000 |
| The Akshaya Patra Foundation | Cultural | $10,000 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness | Educational | $10,000 |
| The Food Bank of Western Mass | Stamp out hunger | $5,000 |
| New Village | Educational | $5,000 |
| Camp Howe | Educational | $5,000 |
| Smith College | Educational | $5,000 |
| Gift for A Day | Educational | $4,000 |
| Northampton Education Foundation | Educational | $3,000 |
| Individual | Educational | $2,000 |
| Individual | Educational | $2,000 |
| Kqed | Educational | $1,670 |
| Nepm | Educational | $1,670 |
| The Moon Catcher Project | Cultural/education | $1,000 |
| Wgcu | Educational | $60 |
Officers and trustees
- Manoj R Parikh
- Pallavi M Parikh
Questions people ask
Does Parikh Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Parikh Foundation give?
$110,400 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.
Who runs Parikh Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Manoj R Parikh (Trustee) and Pallavi M Parikh (Trustee).
What does Parikh Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.