Janki Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Janki Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.5 million in 23 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $1.3 million. 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$2.5 million
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$1.3 million
- Assets$22.3 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was down from $4.6 million the year before.
56% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.6 million | 21 | $8.8 million |
| 2024 | $2.5 million | 23 | $22.3 million |
How to apply
Janki 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 Janki Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $1.5 million |
| Massachusetts | 9 | $420,000 |
| New York | 3 | $283,410 |
| Ohio | 1 | $100,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $80,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $26,556 |
| Arizona | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| IIT Bombay Heritage Foundation Inc | Charity | $1.3 million |
| Trustees of Boston University | Charity | $250,000 |
| The American India Foundation | Charity | $238,410 |
| Foundation for Excellence | Charity | $150,000 |
| University of Massachusetts Lowell | Charity | $100,000 |
| Hinduaction | Charity | $100,000 |
| The Akshaya Patra Foundation USA | Charity | $100,000 |
| Town of Kennebunkport | Charity | $80,000 |
| Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of USA | Charity | $26,556 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Charity | $25,000 |
| Colel Chabad | Charity | $20,000 |
| Heartfire Missions | Charity | $10,000 |
| Boston Children's Hospital | Charity | $10,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals For Children | Charity | $10,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Charity | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities Worcester County | Charity | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | Charity | $10,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Charity | $10,000 |
| Abby Kelley Foster House | Charity | $10,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Charity | $10,000 |
| Feeding America | Charity | $10,000 |
| Worcester County Food Bank | Charity | $10,000 |
| Shrewsbury Youth & Family Services | Charity | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Maheshkumar Navani
- Asharani Navani
Questions people ask
Does Janki Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Janki Foundation give?
$2.5 million in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Janki Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Maheshkumar Navani (trustee) and Asharani Navani (trustee).
What does Janki Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.