Gurnani Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gurnani Foundation is a private foundation in Secaucus, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $694,500 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $690,000. 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$694,500
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$690,000
- Assets$902,826
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $261,449 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 | $6,305 | 3 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $261,449 | 10 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $694,500 | 3 | $902,826 |
How to apply
Gurnani 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 1 | $690,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,500 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sadhu Vaswani Center | Community outreach | $690,000 |
| Share the Warmth Inc | Community outreach | $2,500 |
| Kirtan Wallah Foundation | Community outreach | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Veena Ashok Gurnani
- Taraprasad Ashok Gurnani
- Joel Paritz
- Ashok Gurnani
Questions people ask
Does Gurnani Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gurnani Foundation give?
$694,500 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Gurnani Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Veena Ashok Gurnani (Secretary), Taraprasad Ashok Gurnani (Vice President), Joel Paritz (Director) and Ashok Gurnani (President).