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The Lachimi Foundation

Preselected recipients only Troy, Michigan · EIN 383429963

The Lachimi Foundation is a private foundation in Troy, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $15.0 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $15.0 million and the largest $15.0 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.

Giving in 2024 was up from $10.0 million the year before.

0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$10.0 million1$18.2 million
2024$15.0 million1$20.0 million

How to apply

The Lachimi 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Lachimi Foundation funds

Grants paid in 2024

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Sahaj Marg Spirituality FoundationReligious, spiritual, cultural & educational$15.0 million

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Lachimi Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Lachimi Foundation give?

$15.0 million in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $15.0 million.

Who runs The Lachimi Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Madhava G Reddy (President), Sobha Reddy (Director), Teja Reddy (Director) and Keshav Reddy (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.

What does The Lachimi Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and faith communities.

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