Chowdary Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Chowdary Family Foundation is a private foundation in Allentown, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $48,246 in 52 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$48,246
- Number of grants52
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was down from $48,951 the year before.
23% 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 | $43,978 | 51 | $926,743 |
| 2024 | $48,951 | 62 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $48,246 | 52 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Raj P Chowdary 4115 Pheasant Court 4115 Pheasant Court, Allentown, PA 18103 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (610) 248-5506 |
| What to submit | Written |
| Restrictions | Only 501(c)(3) organizations |
What Chowdary Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 20 | $21,896 |
| New York | 7 | $6,450 |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $5,750 |
| Georgia | 3 | $3,750 |
| California | 4 | $3,600 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $3,500 |
| Texas | 2 | $600 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $600 |
| Virginia | 2 | $500 |
| Iowa | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lehigh Valley Health Network | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of the Greater Lehigh Valley | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Healing the Children | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Alliance for Smiles | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Community Services for Children | Unrestricted | $1,700 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Hindu Temple Society | Unrestricted | $1,301 |
| American Red Cross | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Good Shepherd | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Katie's House | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Lower Macungie Library | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| National Geographic Society | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Sakhi for South Asian Survivors | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Shriners Children's | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Uso | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Akshaya Patra | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| USA for Unhcr | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| ACLU | Unrestricted | $750 |
| Allentown Rescue Mission | Unrestricted | $600 |
| Americares | Unrestricted | $600 |
| Civic Theater of Allentown | Unrestricted | $600 |
| American Cancer Society | Unrestricted | $500 |
| American Heart Association | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Amnesty International | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Cay Galgon Life House | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Mercy Corps | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Oxfam America | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Salvation Army | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Lower Macungie Fire Dept | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Macungie Ambulance Corps | Unrestricted | $500 |
| The Cato Institute | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of America | Unrestricted | $450 |
| Easter Seals Eastern Pa | Unrestricted | $400 |
| Project Hope | Unrestricted | $400 |
| Friends of Smithsonian | Unrestricted | $350 |
| Whyy | Unrestricted | $350 |
Officers and trustees
- Raj P Chowdary
- Jhansi L Chowdary
Questions people ask
Does Chowdary Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Chowdary Family Foundation give?
$48,246 in tax year 2025, across 52 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Chowdary Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Raj P Chowdary (Trustee) and Jhansi L Chowdary (Trustee).
What does Chowdary Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and housing and homelessness.