Vallavbhai & Savitaben Patel Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Vallavbhai & Savitaben Patel Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Montvale, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $511,305 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $95,764. 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$511,305
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$95,764
- Assets$10.7 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2025 was up from $465,363 the year before.
28% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $406,223 | 17 | $8.9 million |
| 2024 | $465,363 | 17 | $10.4 million |
| 2025 | $511,305 | 20 | $10.7 million |
How to apply
Vallavbhai & Savitaben Patel 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 Vallavbhai & Savitaben Patel Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New Jersey. It also paid $20,000 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 6 | $118,516 |
| California | 3 | $85,000 |
| Utah | 2 | $28,400 |
| New York | 3 | $25,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $3,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baps Endowment Inc | Construction of temple complex | $95,764 |
| Manu Foundation | Building classrooms in rueal zambia | $75,000 |
| Spark Ventures | Teachers salaries, hope school, ndola, zambia | $20,000 |
| Children's Learning Center | Supply solar panels, inverters, batteries etc. At the children's learning center, kasama, | $18,400 |
| The Smile Train | Surgery on children with cleft lips, worldwide | $15,000 |
| Sri Ramakrishna Sarada Trust | School supplies for orphanage | $15,000 |
| Baps Endowment Inc | Construction of temple complex | $11,000 |
| Zambia's Scholarship Fund | Scholarships for 10 nursing students in kasama, zambia | $10,000 |
| 14 Plus Foundation Inc | School supplies for chipakata children's academy, zambia | $5,000 |
| Baps Charities | Walk a thon | $5,000 |
| Homes for Our Troops | Build homes for severely injured servicemen & women of the us armed forces | $5,000 |
| Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund | Provide financial support for injured & critically ill members of the us armed forces & their families | $5,000 |
| Masomo Education Foundation | Scholarships for students in zambia | $5,000 |
| Orbis | Medical supplies for pediatric hospital in kitwe zambia | $5,000 |
| Anekant Community Center | Purchase medical supplies, accommodation, and transportation for medical mission to | $5,000 |
| Baps Endowment Inc | Support for religious activities | $3,750 |
| Save the Children | Community support effected by the wildfires in california | $3,000 |
| New Eyes for the Needy | Prescription glasses for financially struggling children & adults | $2,500 |
| American Red Cross | Community support effected by the wildfires in california | $2,500 |
| Shiva Shakti Center | Religious activities | $502 |
Officers and trustees
- Kiran Patel
- Paresh Patel
- Yashvant Patel
Questions people ask
Does Vallavbhai & Savitaben Patel Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Vallavbhai & Savitaben Patel Foundation Inc give?
$511,305 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Vallavbhai & Savitaben Patel Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Kiran Patel (Trustee), Paresh Patel (Trustee) and Yashvant Patel (Trustee).
What does Vallavbhai & Savitaben Patel Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.