Gandhi Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Gandhi Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Oakbrook, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $205,005 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $60,000. 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$205,005
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2024 was down from $246,019 the year before.
70% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $0 | 0 | $1.8 million |
| 2022 | $125,010 | 3 | $2.2 million |
| 2023 | $246,019 | 5 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $205,005 | 12 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
Gandhi Charitable 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 Gandhi Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Illinois. It also paid $5,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 6 | $90,004 |
| California | 1 | $60,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $20,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,001 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JAINA Federation of Jain Associations in North America | General support | $60,000 |
| Jain Society of Metropolitan Chicago | General support | $35,004 |
| Charity Water | Improving water on the planet | $20,000 |
| Northwestern University | General support | $20,000 |
| Peace of Mind Yogic Center | General support | $10,001 |
| Northwestern University | Scholarship Campaign | $10,000 |
| Northwestern University | Heart failure / myocarditis research | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General support | $10,000 |
| Oak Brook Park District Foundation | Community development | $10,000 |
| Too Young to Wed | General support | $10,000 |
| Akshay Patra | General support | $5,000 |
| India Development Service | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Manish Gandhi
- Shailja Gandhi
- Eric Gandhi
- Monil Gandhi
Questions people ask
Does Gandhi Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gandhi Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$205,005 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Gandhi Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Manish Gandhi (Chairman), Shailja Gandhi (President), Eric Gandhi (Secretary) and Monil Gandhi (Treasurer).
What does Gandhi Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.