Anita and Santosh Mehra Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Anita and Santosh Mehra Foundation is a private foundation in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $178,300 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $28,000. 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$178,300
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$28,000
- Assets$4.1 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was down from $187,602 the year before.
36% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $163,565 | 11 | $3.4 million |
| 2023 | $187,602 | 14 | $3.6 million |
| 2024 | $178,300 | 17 | $4.1 million |
How to apply
Anita and Santosh Mehra 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 Anita and Santosh Mehra Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 7 | $111,230 |
| California | 8 | $66,975 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $60 |
| New York | 1 | $35 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Raphael House | General fund | $28,000 |
| Humane Society of Huron V | General operations | $25,000 |
| Olympic Club Foundation | Endowment | $25,000 |
| University of Michigan | Maize & blue cupboard fund | $20,000 |
| University of Michigan | Dance scholarship | $20,000 |
| Mai Family Services | General fund | $20,000 |
| Safe House Center | General fund | $20,000 |
| The Hindu Temple | Pre-selected charity | $5,000 |
| Children of Shelters | General fund | $5,000 |
| Olympic Club Foundation | Endowment | $3,000 |
| Wender Weis Foundation for Children | General fund | $2,000 |
| San Francisco Symphony | General fund | $1,500 |
| Schools of Sacred Heart | General fund | $1,475 |
| University of Michigan | Radrick farms | $1,230 |
| Alvarado PTA | General fund | $1,000 |
| Arbor Day Foundation | General fund | $60 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind | General fund | $35 |
Officers and trustees
- Santosh Mehra
- Anita Mehra
Questions people ask
Does Anita and Santosh Mehra Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Anita and Santosh Mehra Foundation give?
$178,300 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Anita and Santosh Mehra Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Santosh Mehra (President) and Anita Mehra (Secretary).
What does Anita and Santosh Mehra Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.