Shantinath Educational Foundation
Accepts applications
Shantinath Educational Foundation is a private foundation in Highland Park, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $12,500 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$12,500
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$38,163
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was down from $37,500 the year before.
25% of its 2025 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 | $42,500 | 5 | $45,467 |
| 2024 | $37,500 | 5 | $49,144 |
| 2025 | $12,500 | 4 | $38,163 |
How to apply
| Contact | Jeffery Trilling 1456 Oakwood Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035-3609 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (847) 912-1629 |
| What to submit | Scholarship requirements:- has already received some financial support and still has a demonstrated financial need- has already been accepted to 2 year or 4 year college or university program- will pursue an associate degree (with a plan to continue elsewhere to complete a 4 year degree) or bachelor's degree from an accredited us college or university |
| Deadlines | Each year it changes |
| Restrictions | The foundation seeks to support 12 high school graduates each year as they pursue two year or four year degrees an associate degree or bachelors degree from a college or university |
What Shantinath Educational Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 2 | $5,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Case Western Reserve University | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Rochester University | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Illinois Institute of Technology | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Depaul University | Scholarship | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Mondira Bhattacharya
- Jeffery Trilling
- Vera Ovadia
- Maya Trilling
- Aparupa Bhattacharya
Questions people ask
Does Shantinath Educational Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Each year it changes.
How much does Shantinath Educational Foundation give?
$12,500 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Shantinath Educational Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mondira Bhattacharya (Director & Treasurer), Jeffery Trilling (Director & President), Vera Ovadia (Director) and Maya Trilling (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Shantinath Educational Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.