Raj Family Private Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Raj Family Private Foundation is a private foundation in Princeton, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $518,006 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $185,000. 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$518,006
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$185,000
- Assets$10.6 million
- New grantees76%
Giving in 2024 was down from $527,795 the year before.
76% of its 2024 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 | $527,795 | 21 | $10.4 million |
| 2024 | $518,006 | 21 | $10.6 million |
How to apply
Raj Family Private 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 Raj Family Private Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 | $203,135 |
| Texas | 2 | $192,171 |
| California | 3 | $50,700 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $27,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $17,500 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $16,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $6,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Asian Impact Foundation | The South Asian Impact Foundation fosters a culture of civic engagement among South Asian Americans, uniting the diaspora as a force of change to create a more inclusive Democracy | $185,000 |
| Pratham | Pratham uses outcome-driven programs that reconfigure teaching methodologies and challenge ineffective learning mechanisms. | $132,171 |
| The Nudge Foundation | The Nudge Foundation is a dynamic non-profit organization committed to ending poverty by empowering individuals with the skills and resources needed for sustainable livelihoods. | $60,000 |
| Indiaspora | To inspire the Indian Diaspora to be a force for good by providing a platform to collaborate and build community engagement, and catalyze social change | $25,000 |
| NJ Pac | The New Jersey Performing Arts Center, by celebratingdiversity, shall be Americas foremost urban presenter ofarts and entertainment, a creative and effective leader inarts educationfor children | $25,000 |
| Foundation for excellence | FFE awards scholarships to promising students who are extremely bright and talented, but come from financially constrained backgrounds. | $15,700 |
| India Philanthropy Alliance | The India Philanthropy Alliance IPA is a coalition of nonprofit, philanthropic, and charitable organizations dedicated to mobilizing people and funding in the United States and elsewhere to foster development and alleviate poverty in India. | $10,000 |
| IIT Alumini Association | Established to mobilize alumni, enhance IIT Kanpur branding, provide alumni services and raise funds for the betterment of Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India. | $10,000 |
| Reproductive Freedom for All | Our mission is to support, as a fundamental right and value, a persons freedom to make personal decisions regarding the full range of reproductive choices through education, training, organizing, legal action, and public policy. | $10,000 |
| NewYorkJuniorTennisLeague | Themissionof New York Junior Tennis Learning is to develop the character of young people trough tennis and education for a lifetime of success on and off the court. | $8,135 |
| India Philanthropic Alliance | The India Philanthropy Alliance IPA is a coalition of nonprofit, philanthropic, and charitable organizations dedicated to mobilizing people and funding in the United States and elsewhere to foster development and alleviate poverty in India. | $7,500 |
| Teach for India | The Teach For India Fellowship is an empowering movement to revolutionise education in India. | $7,500 |
| Backline | Backline is a 501c3 non-profit that connects music industry professionals and their families with mental health and wellness resources | $5,500 |
| Arogya World | Arogya World is a US-based global health non-profit organization working to prevent non-communicable diseases NCDs, through health education and lifestyle change. | $5,000 |
| American independednt fdn | The American Independent is a digital and print news platform. We cover important local and national politics for our readers in each state that we distribute our print paper. | $5,000 |
| Manavi Inc | Manavis mission is to end all forms of gender-based violence in the South Asian community | $2,000 |
| Brooklyn Housing & Family servIces | BCHS is committed to ending homelessness in Brooklyn. We provide safe and clean supportive housing each year | $1,000 |
| Columbia University | It seeks to attract a diverse and international faculty, staff, and student body, to support research and teaching on global issues, and to create academic relationships with many countries and regions. | $1,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | The provision of education, research, and charitable patient care services. | $1,000 |
| Lafayette Home and School Association of | Lafayette Home and School Association is organized solely for educational purposes to provide a well rounded education for children of DC residents | $1,000 |
| UNICEF USA | UNICEF USA is an independent, charitable organization that rallies the American public to support the most vulnerable children, wherever they live. | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Neera Raj
- Deepak Raj
- Pooja Raj
- Vikas Raj
Questions people ask
Does Raj Family Private Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Raj Family Private Foundation give?
$518,006 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Raj Family Private Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Neera Raj (President), Deepak Raj (Vice President), Pooja Raj (Director) and Vikas Raj (Director).
What does Raj Family Private Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and human services.