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Madhav Manav Sewa

Preselected recipients only Hillsboro, Oregon · EIN 852251357

Madhav Manav Sewa is a private foundation in Hillsboro, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $6,100 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $271 and the largest $2,190. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $7,969 the year before.

33% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$19,37911$65,696
2024$7,9697$56,118
2025$6,1009$48,227

How to apply

Madhav Manav Sewa 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

What Madhav Manav Sewa funds

Where it gives

Its US grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Washington. It also paid $2,190 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.

StateGrantsAmount
Washington1$1,763
Oregon5$1,293
Illinois1$803
District of Columbia1$51

Grants paid in 2025

All 9 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Chetna FoundationCharitable$2,190
The Sophia Way
Bellevue, WA
Charitable$1,763
BPA Temple
Elgin, IL
Charitable$803
Hindu Education and Cultural Societ
Hillsboro, OR
Charitable$454
Iskcon
Hillsboro, OR
Charitable$271
Oregon Humane Society
Portland, OR
Charitable$266
Balaji Temple
Portland, OR
Charitable$251
Akashvaani Foundation
Beaverton, OR
Charitable$51
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Washington, DC
Charitable$51

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Madhav Manav Sewa accept grant applications?

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

How much does Madhav Manav Sewa give?

$6,100 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $271.

Who runs Madhav Manav Sewa?

Its 2025 filing lists Anju Kataruka (President), Hari Kataruka (Vice President) and Akash Kataruka (Board Member).

What does Madhav Manav Sewa fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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