Pohani Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Pohani Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $96,112 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $2,750 and the largest $58,005. 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$96,112
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$2,750
- Largest grant$58,005
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2025 was up from $52,045 the year before.
46% 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 | $71,923 | 5 | $852,776 |
| 2024 | $52,045 | 9 | $980,399 |
| 2025 | $96,112 | 11 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Pohani 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 5 | $73,706 |
| New York | 5 | $22,255 |
| Virginia | 1 | $151 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ved Mandir | To support cause | $58,005 |
| Childrens Hope Indiia | To support casue | $12,500 |
| SRLC USA | To support organization cause | $11,000 |
| Satya Naryan Mandir | To support cause | $5,001 |
| Sadhu Vaswaani Center | To orgaization cuase | $2,850 |
| Metropolitan Opera | To support organization cause | $2,750 |
| Bhra Kumaris World Spirtual Center | To support the cuase | $1,503 |
| Sindhi Assoication of New Jersey | To support the cause | $1,100 |
| Iskon Center of Central New Jersey | To support casue | $751 |
| Pyaara Sindhi USA | To support organization cause | $501 |
| March of Dimes | To support organization cause | $151 |
Officers and trustees
- Narayan C Pohani
- Laxmi Pohani
- Manohar Pohani
- Arthur Brown
Questions people ask
Does Pohani Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pohani Family Foundation Inc give?
$96,112 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $2,750.
Who runs Pohani Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Narayan C Pohani (President), Laxmi Pohani (Vice President), Manohar Pohani (Treasurer) and Arthur Brown (Treasurer).