Roopa & Subhash Makhija Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Roopa & Subhash Makhija Foundation is a private foundation in Westfield, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $250,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $51,500. 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$250,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$51,500
- Assets$677,295
- New grantees72%
Giving in 2024 was up from $42,050 the year before.
72% 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 | $42,050 | 8 | $80,224 |
| 2024 | $250,000 | 18 | $677,295 |
How to apply
Roopa & Subhash Makhija 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 Roopa & Subhash Makhija Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 7 | $70,000 |
| California | 4 | $69,500 |
| New York | 2 | $51,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $25,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $12,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Akshaya Patra Foundation | Community support | $51,500 |
| Samatva Inc | Community support | $50,000 |
| The University of Chicago | Community support | $50,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University and Medicine | Community support | $25,000 |
| Daayitwa Usnepal Rising | Community support | $12,500 |
| The U-Go Initiative | Community support | $12,500 |
| Homeworks Trenton | Community support | $10,000 |
| Radha Madhav Society | Community support | $10,000 |
| Kailash Satyarthi Children's Foundation | Community support | $10,000 |
| Overlook Foundation | Community support | $5,000 |
| Empty Hands | Community support | $5,000 |
| SPK Academy of Music Inc | Community support | $2,000 |
| Westfield South Asian Association | Community support | $2,000 |
| Rubonama Educational Foundation Inc | Community support | $1,000 |
| St Paul's Community Development Corporation | Community support | $1,000 |
| Loisaida Inc | Community support | $1,000 |
| Help Foundation | Community support | $1,000 |
| Direct Relief | Community support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Roopa Makhija
- Subhash Makhija
- Tara Makhija
- Neil Makhija
Questions people ask
Does Roopa & Subhash Makhija Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Roopa & Subhash Makhija Foundation give?
$250,000 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Roopa & Subhash Makhija Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Roopa Makhija (Trustee), Subhash Makhija (Trustee), Tara Makhija (Trustee) and Neil Makhija (Trustee).
What does Roopa & Subhash Makhija Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.