Bhargava Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bhargava Foundation is a private foundation in Farmington Hills, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $149,274 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $1,455 and the largest $82,703. 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$149,274
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$1,455
- Largest grant$82,703
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2025 was up from $64,079 the year before.
46% 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 | $67,657 | 11 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $64,079 | 14 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $149,274 | 11 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
Bhargava 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 Bhargava Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 5 | $143,453 |
| Nevada | 2 | $2,457 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,400 |
| California | 3 | $964 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bharatiya Temple | Charitable purposes | $82,703 |
| Iskcon Farmington Hills | Charitable purposes | $40,000 |
| Mai Family Services | Charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Accent Pontiac | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Spaulding Rehab Institute | Charitable purposes | $2,400 |
| Hindu Temple of Las Vegas | Charitable purposes | $1,455 |
| Gurdwara Bab Deep Singh Ji | Charitable purposes | $1,002 |
| Shri Bhakta Hanuman Temple | Charitable purposes | $750 |
| The Akshaya Patra Foundation | Charitable purposes | $501 |
| Foundatyion for Primary Imm | Charitable purposes | $251 |
| Fairmeadow Elementary | Charitable purposes | $212 |
Officers and trustees
- Rai P Bhargava
- Pavan Bhargava
- Vanita Bhargava
- Rajiv Bhargava
Questions people ask
Does Bhargava Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bhargava Foundation give?
$149,274 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $1,455.
Who runs Bhargava Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Rai P Bhargava (President/Director), Pavan Bhargava (Secretary/Director), Vanita Bhargava (Director) and Rajiv Bhargava (Treasurer).
What does Bhargava Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.