Johari Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Johari Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in St Louis Park, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $139,500 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$139,500
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$5.3 million
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2025 was up from $105,000 the year before.
80% 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 | $80,007 | 10 | $4.2 million |
| 2024 | $105,000 | 5 | $4.8 million |
| 2025 | $139,500 | 10 | $5.3 million |
How to apply
Johari Family 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.
What Johari Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 9 | $129,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Every Meal | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Tree Trust | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Minds Matter of the Twin Cities Inc | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Star House | Unrestricted | $24,000 |
| North Star Community Rowing | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Jack's Basket | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Hill-Murray School | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Prodeo Academy | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| St Paul City School | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mahesh Johari
- Aditya Mutha
- Dave Pearl
Questions people ask
Does Johari Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Johari Family Foundation Inc give?
$139,500 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Johari Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Mahesh Johari (President), Aditya Mutha (Secretary / Treasury) and Dave Pearl (Vice President).
What does Johari Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.