Rupa and Bharat B Bhatt Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rupa and Bharat B Bhatt Foundation is a private foundation in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $194,000 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$194,000
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$4.8 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2024 was down from $208,500 the year before.
42% 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 | $189,111 | 26 | $3.9 million |
| 2023 | $208,500 | 29 | $4.3 million |
| 2024 | $194,000 | 26 | $4.8 million |
How to apply
Rupa and Bharat B Bhatt 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 Rupa and Bharat B Bhatt Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 7 | $57,500 |
| California | 3 | $30,000 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $30,000 |
| New York | 4 | $28,500 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $18,500 |
| Florida | 3 | $17,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $6,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American India Foundation | To support charitable related activities. | $10,000 |
| Celiac Disease Foundation | To support charitable related activities. | $10,000 |
| Feeding South Florida | To support charitable related activities. | $10,000 |
| Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence | To support charitable related activities. | $10,000 |
| Harvard University | To support charitable related activities. | $10,000 |
| National Celiac Association | To support charitable related activities. | $10,000 |
| NPR | To support charitable related activities. | $10,000 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | To support charitable related activities. | $10,000 |
| Save the Children | To support charitable related activities. | $10,000 |
| The New York Times Communities Fund | To support charitable related activities. | $10,000 |
| The Second Step | To support charitable related activities. | $10,000 |
| Yale University | To support charitable related activities. | $10,000 |
| Mira Coalition Boston | To support charitable related activities. | $10,000 |
| Direct Relief | To support charitable related activities. | $10,000 |
| Ideas in Action | To support charitable related activities. | $10,000 |
| US Fund for UNICEF | To support charitable related activities. | $7,500 |
| American Red Cross | To support charitable related activities. | $7,500 |
| PBS Foundation | To support charitable related activities. | $6,000 |
| Baps Charities Inc | To support charitable related activities. | $5,000 |
| Utec | To support charitable related activities. | $5,000 |
| ACLU Foundation for Florida | To support charitable related activities. | $5,000 |
| WLRN | To support charitable related activities. | $2,500 |
| Wbur | To support charitable related activities. | $2,500 |
| Stowe Land Trust | To support charitable related activities. | $1,000 |
| The National Audubon Society | To support charitable related activities. | $1,000 |
| National Park Foundation | To support charitable related activities. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rupa B Bhatt
- Bharat B Bhatt
- Ami B Bhatt
- Swapnil Maniar
Questions people ask
Does Rupa and Bharat B Bhatt Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rupa and Bharat B Bhatt Foundation give?
$194,000 in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Rupa and Bharat B Bhatt Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Rupa B Bhatt (President), Bharat B Bhatt (Vice President), Ami B Bhatt (Vice President) and Swapnil Maniar (Treasurer).
What does Rupa and Bharat B Bhatt Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and arts and culture.