Pani Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Pani Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $570,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $140,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$570,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$140,000
- Assets$11.7 million
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2025 was up from $260,000 the year before.
80% 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 | $230,000 | 6 | $7.8 million |
| 2024 | $260,000 | 5 | $9.9 million |
| 2025 | $570,000 | 10 | $11.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Karishma Isha Puri 3819 Swarthmore Street, Houston, TX 77005 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (832) 799-9206 |
| What to submit | Informal communication listing request and how the funds will be used |
| Restrictions | No restrictions |
What Pani Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 2 | $220,000 |
| New York | 2 | $120,000 |
| California | 3 | $110,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $80,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $30,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Save the Child Fdn Aasraa Trust | Charitable trust | $140,000 |
| St Judes Childcare India | Charitable purposes | $80,000 |
| Smile Train | Charitable purposes | $80,000 |
| Save the Child Fdn Pratham Books | Charitable purposes | $80,000 |
| The Goonj Foundation | Charitable purposes | $40,000 |
| Friends of Aravind | Charitable pruposes | $40,000 |
| Akshaya Patra | Charitable purpose | $40,000 |
| Cure Little Feet Club | Charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| The MV Foundation | Charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| El Shaddai Heart of Hope | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Poonam Mittal
- Ajai Puri
- Karishma Isha Puri
- Michelle Beale
Questions people ask
Does Pani Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Pani Foundation Inc give?
$570,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs Pani Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Poonam Mittal (President), Ajai Puri (VP & Treasur), Karishma Isha Puri (Manager) and Michelle Beale (Secretary).
What does Pani Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.