Mahesh and Maheswari Desai Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Mahesh and Maheswari Desai Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Florham Park, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $21,300 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $7,800 and the largest $10,000. 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$21,300
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$7,800
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $44,350 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $44,350 | 6 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $21,300 | 3 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Mahesh and Maheswari Desai 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 Mahesh and Maheswari Desai Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New Jersey. It also paid $10,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 1 | $7,800 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $3,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sadvichar Parivar | General support | $10,000 |
| Various Charitable Organization | General support | $7,800 |
| Arsha Vidya Pitham | General support | $3,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Mahesh Desai
- Maheshwari Desai
- Shama Desai Ahuja
- Gati Desai
Questions people ask
Does Mahesh and Maheswari Desai Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mahesh and Maheswari Desai Family Foundation Inc give?
$21,300 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $7,800.
Who runs Mahesh and Maheswari Desai Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Mahesh Desai (President), Maheshwari Desai (Vice-President), Shama Desai Ahuja (Treasurer) and Gati Desai (Trustee).
What does Mahesh and Maheswari Desai Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international.