Tiku Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Tiku Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wellesley, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $31,500 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $3,750 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$31,500
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$3,750
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$891,397
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $27,000 the year before.
67% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $17,000 | 7 | $504,949 |
| 2024 | $27,000 | 8 | $725,778 |
| 2025 | $31,500 | 6 | $891,397 |
How to apply
Tiku 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 2 | $7,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $2,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American India Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest of Greater Nola | General support | $10,000 |
| Warriors for Empowerment | General support | $5,000 |
| Koa Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| The Desai Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| Hollywood Fringe Festival | General support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Pran Tiku
- Neel Tiku
- Gita Tiku
- Raj Tiku
- Seema Panchal
- Amit Panchal
- Roopshree Shah
- Terry Vieux
Questions people ask
Does Tiku Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tiku Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$31,500 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $3,750.
Who runs Tiku Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Pran Tiku (President & Director), Neel Tiku (Treasurer, Clerk, & Director), Gita Tiku (Vice President & Director) and Raj Tiku (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.