Ujala Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ujala Foundation is a private foundation in Bonita Springs, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.5 million in 16 grants; the typical grant was $13,750 and the largest $1.9 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$2.5 million
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$13,750
- Largest grant$1.9 million
- Assets$42.4 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.7 million the year before.
60% 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 | $1.7 million | 11 | $38.0 million |
| 2024 | $2.5 million | 16 | $42.4 million |
How to apply
Ujala 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 Ujala Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 1 | $1.9 million |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $278,000 |
| California | 2 | $85,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $65,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $50,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $35,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $12,500 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $900 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins University | General purpose contribution | $1.9 million |
| Drexel University's Lebow College of Business | General purpose contribution | $250,000 |
| Indiaspora | General purpose contribution | $75,000 |
| Yale University | General purpose contribution | $50,000 |
| Legal Aid Society of DC | General purpose contribution | $40,000 |
| Albemarle Housing Improvement Project | General purpose contribution | $30,000 |
| Howard C Liebengood Foundation | General purpose contribution | $25,000 |
| Drexel University's Lebow College of Business | General purpose contribution | $15,000 |
| Indian Philanthropy Alliance | General purpose contribution | $12,500 |
| Iit Bombay Heritage Fund | General purpose contribution | $10,000 |
| The Franklin Institute | General purpose contribution | $10,000 |
| Arlington Food Assistance Center | General purpose contribution | $5,000 |
| American Parkinson Disease Association | General purpose contribution | $2,000 |
| Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice | General purpose contribution | $2,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia | General purpose contribution | $1,000 |
| Brian Grant Foundation | General purpose contribution | $900 |
Officers and trustees
- Rajiv L Gupta
- Kamla Gupta
Questions people ask
Does Ujala Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ujala Foundation give?
$2.5 million in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $13,750.
Who runs Ujala Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Rajiv L Gupta (Director) and Kamla Gupta (Successor Director).
What does Ujala Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.