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The Mehra Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only New York, New York · EIN 134091997

The Mehra Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $781,275 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $781,275 and the largest $781,275. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $624,000 the year before.

100% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$391,4901$12.5 million
2023$624,0001$17.4 million
2024$781,2751$28.7 million

How to apply

The Mehra 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in New York.

StateGrantsAmount
New York1$781,275

Grants paid in 2024

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
See Attached Charitable Contribution List
New York, NY
General charitable purpose$781,275

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Mehra Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Mehra Family Foundation give?

$781,275 in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $781,275.

Who runs The Mehra Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Sanjeev Mehra (Trustee) and Karen Petersen Mehra (Trustee).

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