The Ahuja Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Ahuja Foundation is a private foundation in Naples, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.1 million in 35 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $1.0 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$2.1 million
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$56.5 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
12% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.4 million | 46 | $40.3 million |
| 2024 | $2.1 million | 35 | $56.5 million |
How to apply
The Ahuja 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 Ahuja Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 3 | $1.1 million |
| Ohio | 17 | $779,500 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $74,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $27,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $25,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $20,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NCH Center Philanthropy | General support | $1.0 million |
| University Hospitals | General support | $350,000 |
| University Hospitals | General support | $200,000 |
| Naples Children & Education Foundation | General support | $100,000 |
| Akshaya Patra | General support | $50,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Food Bank | General support | $50,000 |
| Ford's Theatre Society | General support | $30,000 |
| Uh Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital | General support | $30,000 |
| Akshaya Patra | General support | $25,000 |
| Lake Co Free Clinic | General support | $25,000 |
| The River School | General support | $25,000 |
| The Shelter | General support | $25,000 |
| Potomac School | General support | $20,000 |
| Georgetown University | General support | $15,000 |
| Rock-N-Roll Hall of Fame | General support | $12,500 |
| Aipno - Medical Yatra | General support | $10,000 |
| Gdas Cancer Clinic | General support | $10,000 |
| Hawken School | General support | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of NE Ohio | General support | $10,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | General support | $10,000 |
| Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Squash | General support | $6,000 |
| Cleveland Museum of Art | General support | $5,000 |
| Columbia University | General support | $5,000 |
| Evan's Scholarship Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Federation of India Community Assc of NE Ohio | General support | $5,000 |
| Folds of Honor | General support | $5,000 |
| Health Network Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| University School | General support | $5,000 |
| Immokolee Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| The Kennedy Center | General support | $4,000 |
| Beachwood Board of Education | General support | $3,500 |
| Hands Together | General support | $2,500 |
| Hunting Valley Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Monte Ahuja
- Usha Ahuja
- Manisha Ahuja Sethi
- Ritu Ahuja Khanna
Questions people ask
Does The Ahuja Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Ahuja Foundation give?
$2.1 million in tax year 2024, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Ahuja Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Monte Ahuja (Trustee), Usha Ahuja (Trustee), Manisha Ahuja Sethi (Trustee) and Ritu Ahuja Khanna (Trustee).
What does The Ahuja Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.