The Pranan Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Pranan Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Sandy Springs, Georgia. In tax year 2024 it gave $274,000 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 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$274,000
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$5.2 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was down from $294,000 the year before.
35% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $294,000 | 34 | $4.7 million |
| 2024 | $274,000 | 37 | $5.2 million |
How to apply
The Pranan Foundation Inc 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 Pranan Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 22 | $173,500 |
| New York | 8 | $48,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $17,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $5,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Community Food Bank | General funding | $10,000 |
| Atlanta Mission | General funding | $10,000 |
| Atlanta Music Project | Support for current projects | $10,000 |
| Bonnie Youth Club | General funding to support youth projects | $10,000 |
| Camp Horizon Inc | Support for foster care | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Support global impact | $10,000 |
| Intown Collaborative Ministries | General funding | $10,000 |
| Open Hand | Support the mission of the organization | $10,000 |
| Raksha | Stronger and healther south asian communities | $10,000 |
| Senior Citizen Program | General funding | $10,000 |
| Sewa International Inc | General funding | $10,000 |
| St Jude | General funding | $10,000 |
| The 410 Bridge | General funding | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General funding | $10,000 |
| Usga Foundation | U.s. National development program | $10,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | General funding | $10,000 |
| Atlanta International School | General funding | $7,500 |
| Atlanta Ronald McDonald House | General funding | $7,500 |
| Medshare | General funding | $7,500 |
| Ryan Seacrest Foundation | General funding | $7,500 |
| Georgia Cup Inc | General funding | $6,000 |
| A B C of Georgia Charitable Foundation | General funding | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Metro Atlanta | General funding | $5,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | Research support | $5,000 |
| Exceptional Foundation of Atlanta | General funding | $5,000 |
| Giacc | General funding | $5,000 |
| Helping Mamas | General funding | $5,000 |
| Jeuness Track Club | General fundinggeneral funding | $5,000 |
| Maximus Janton Foundation | General funding | $5,000 |
| NMDP | General funding | $5,000 |
| Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance | Funding for research | $5,000 |
| Promise of Justice | General funding | $5,000 |
| PS321 | General funding | $5,000 |
| The Lustgarten Foundation | Pancreatic cancer research | $5,000 |
| University of Georgia Foundation | General funding | $5,000 |
| University of Wisconsin | Center for brand and product management fund | $5,000 |
| Colel Chabad | General funding | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Vikas Verma
- Achala Verma
- Ritu V Gordon
- Priyanka Verma
Questions people ask
Does The Pranan Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Pranan Foundation Inc give?
$274,000 in tax year 2024, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs The Pranan Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Vikas Verma (President), Achala Verma (Vice President), Ritu V Gordon (Secretary) and Priyanka Verma (Treasurer).
What does The Pranan Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and international.