Ganguly Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ganguly Family Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $12,200 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $400 and the largest $1,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$12,200
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$400
- Largest grant$1,500
- Assets$364,558
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was up from $11,500 the year before.
17% 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 | $8,600 | 17 | $331,503 |
| 2024 | $11,500 | 21 | $358,176 |
| 2025 | $12,200 | 24 | $364,558 |
How to apply
Ganguly Family 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.
What Ganguly Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 11 | $5,900 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $2,500 |
| California | 2 | $1,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $800 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $800 |
| Maryland | 1 | $500 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WGBH | General support | $1,500 |
| Belmont Education Foundation Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General support | $1,000 |
| Earth Justice | General support | $700 |
| Rosie's Place | General support | $700 |
| World Wild Life Fund | General support | $700 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General support | $500 |
| Imperial College Foundation | General support | $500 |
| The Fund for Montclair State University | General support | $500 |
| UNICEF USA | General support | $500 |
| WGBH Public Television | General support | $500 |
| American Association for Advancement of Science | General support | $400 |
| Amnesty International | General support | $400 |
| Oxfam America | General support | $400 |
| The Friends of the Belmont Council of Aging | General support | $400 |
| Belmont Food Pantry | General support | $300 |
| Belmont Public Library | General support | $300 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra Inc | General support | $300 |
| Care | General support | $300 |
| Horizons for Homeless Children | General support | $300 |
| Human Needs Food Pantry | General support | $300 |
| The Trevor Project | General support | $300 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank Inc | General support | $200 |
| Lambda Legal | General support | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Jean Ganguly
- Nomita Ganguly
- Shanta Gardner
Questions people ask
Does Ganguly Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ganguly Family Foundation give?
$12,200 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $400.
Who runs Ganguly Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jean Ganguly (President), Nomita Ganguly (Treasurer) and Shanta Gardner (Secretary).
What does Ganguly Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and food and hunger.