Kamla Bafna Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Kamla Bafna Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Moreland Hills, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $166,002 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $61,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$166,002
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$61,000
- Assets$3.8 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $159,251 the year before.
29% 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 | $116,150 | 19 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $159,251 | 21 | $3.5 million |
| 2025 | $166,002 | 17 | $3.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Suresh Bafna 35 Fairway Trail, Morland Hills, OH 44022 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (216) 561-9200, suresh@jainco.com |
| What to submit | Letter |
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 10 | $62,502 |
| California | 1 | $61,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $2,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Akshaypatra | To assist 501(c)(3) organization | $61,000 |
| Ekal Foundation | To assist 501(c)(3) organization | $20,000 |
| Federation of India Community Associatio | To assist 501(c)(3) organization | $15,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Food Banks | To assist 501(c)(3) organization | $10,000 |
| Marathi Mandal of Northeast Ohio | To assist 501(c)(3) organization | $10,000 |
| Shiva Vishnu Temple | To assist 501(c)(3) organization | $10,000 |
| World Wildliffe Foundation | To assist 501(c)(3) organization | $10,000 |
| Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary | To assist 501(c)(3) organization | $5,000 |
| New Directions | To assist 501(c)(3) organization | $5,000 |
| Youth Opportunity Unlimited | To assist 501(c)(3) organization | $5,000 |
| Zenworks Yoga | To assist 501(c)(3) organization | $5,000 |
| Jain Society of Greater Cleveland | To assist 501(c)(3) organization | $4,502 |
| Moms 4 Moms | To assist 501(c)(3) organization | $2,000 |
| Aipno Medical Yatra | To assist 501(c)(3) organization | $1,000 |
| City Club of Cleveland | To assist 501(c)(3) organization | $1,000 |
| Moreland Hills Police & Employees Fnd | To assist 501(c)(3) organization | $1,000 |
| Epilepsy Foundation | To assist 501(c)(3) organization | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Suresh C Bafna
- Dinesh Bafna
- Kala Amesur
Questions people ask
Does Kamla Bafna Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Kamla Bafna Charitable Foundation give?
$166,002 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Kamla Bafna Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Suresh C Bafna (President), Dinesh Bafna (Secretary) and Kala Amesur (Treasurer).