Rohit & Katharine Desai Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rohit & Katharine Desai Family Foundation is a private foundation in Bethpage, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $454,950 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $113,450. 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$454,950
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$113,450
- Assets$9.6 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was up from $380,846 the year before.
38% 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 | $314,297 | 39 | $7.8 million |
| 2024 | $380,846 | 53 | $8.2 million |
| 2025 | $454,950 | 40 | $9.6 million |
How to apply
Rohit & Katharine Desai Family 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 Rohit & Katharine Desai Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 | $186,200 |
| Florida | 8 | $161,250 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $34,500 |
| Connecticut | 6 | $30,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $15,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $15,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $7,500 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $3,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $2,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vero Beach Museum of Art | General/ education/ religious | $113,450 |
| US Squash | General/ education/ religious | $50,000 |
| Entertainment 2 Affect Change | General/ education/ religious | $50,000 |
| St Paul's School | General/ education/ religious | $40,000 |
| Riverside Theatre | General/ education/ religious | $31,200 |
| Columbia Law School | General/ education/ religious | $26,000 |
| Harvard Graduate School of Education Fund | General/ education/ religious | $20,000 |
| Manav Sadhna | General/ education/ religious | $15,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | General/ education/ religious | $15,000 |
| American Mural Project | General/ education/ religious | $11,000 |
| Jacob's Pillow | General/ education/ religious | $10,000 |
| Friends of Vancouver Foundation | General/ education/ religious | $7,500 |
| Cleveland Clinic Indian River Foundation | General/ education/ religious | $5,000 |
| John's Island Community Service League | General/ education/ religious | $5,000 |
| Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center | General/ education/ religious | $5,000 |
| Girls With Impact | General/ education/ religious | $5,000 |
| Institute for American Indian Studies | General/ education/ religious | $5,000 |
| Elton John AIDS Foundation | General/ education/ religious | $4,200 |
| Norfolk Chamber Music Festival | General/ education/ religious | $4,000 |
| Brooklyn Botanic Garden | General/ education/ religious | $3,000 |
| Church of Christ Congregation | General/ education/ religious | $3,000 |
| United Way of Indian River | General/ education/ religious | $3,000 |
| Asia Society | General/ education/ religious | $2,500 |
| Wellesley College Friends of Art | General/ education/ religious | $2,500 |
| The Hotchkiss Fund | General/ education/ religious | $2,000 |
| Neabpd | General/ education/ religious | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Public health and wellness | $1,500 |
| McKee Botanical Gardens | General/ education/ religious | $1,500 |
| Indian River Land Trust | General/ education/ religious | $1,100 |
| Merton College Chartiable Corp | General/ education/ religious | $1,000 |
| Philadelphia Animal Welfare Service | Save animals | $1,000 |
| Stoneleigh-Burnham School | General/ education/ religious | $1,000 |
| The Acting Company | General/ education/ religious | $1,000 |
| The Mount | General/ education/ religious | $1,000 |
| Vna & Hospice Foundation | General/ education/ religious | $1,000 |
| Whole Family Health Center | General/ education/ religious | $1,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | General/ education/ religious | $1,000 |
| The Trevor Project | General/ education/ religious | $1,000 |
| To Love A Canine Rescue Inc | General/ education/ religious | $1,000 |
| Les Ecology Center | General/ education/ religious | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Katharine Desai
- Rohit M Desai
- Vanessa Desai
Questions people ask
Does Rohit & Katharine Desai Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rohit & Katharine Desai Family Foundation give?
$454,950 in tax year 2025, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Rohit & Katharine Desai Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Katharine Desai (Trustee), Rohit M Desai (Trustee) and Vanessa Desai (Trustee).
What does Rohit & Katharine Desai Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.