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The Gangwal Foundation

Preselected recipients only South Barrington, Illinois · EIN 472218598

The Gangwal Foundation is a private foundation in South Barrington, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $1,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $1,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $24,500 the year before.

100% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$15,0001$284,482
2024$24,5005$258,023
2025$1,0001$254,787

How to apply

The Gangwal 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Gangwal Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois1$1,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Indian American Medical Association Charitable Foundation
Chicago, IL
Unrestricted use of the charity$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Gangwal Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Gangwal Foundation give?

$1,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $1,000.

Who runs The Gangwal Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Mukesh Gangwal (President/Director), Nita Gangwal (Treasurer/Director), Vidur Gangwal (Director) and Veer Gangwal (Director).

What does The Gangwal Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health.

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