R L and Mita Dharia Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
R L and Mita Dharia Family Foundation is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $9,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $2,500. 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$9,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$2,500
- Assets$114,406
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $22,500 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $25,000 | 14 | $80,128 |
| 2024 | $22,500 | 11 | $93,543 |
| 2025 | $9,000 | 7 | $114,406 |
How to apply
R L and Mita Dharia 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What R L and Mita Dharia Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $7,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Unite for Her | Empowering women with breast cancer and ovarian cancer to be able to live their lives freely and help care for their emotional, spiritual, and physical needs | $2,500 |
| Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation | Contributing to research dedicated to the cure of ovarian cancer and improvement of the lives of those afflicted with ovarian cancer | $1,500 |
| Girls Incorporated | Empowering girls in science, technology, engineering, and math | $1,000 |
| Kids Against Hunger Philadelphia | To feed the hungry through food sharing, advocacy, and community engagement | $1,000 |
| No Kid Hungry by Share Our Strength | Working to eradicate childhood hunger worldwide | $1,000 |
| Share Food Program | Lead the fight against food insecurity in the philadelphia region, by serving an expansive, quality partner network of community-based organizations and school districts engaged in food distribution, education, and advocacy | $1,000 |
| Women Against Abuse Inc | To provide quality, compassionate, and nonjudgmental services in a manner that fosters self-respect and independence in persons experiencing intimate partner violence and to lead the struggle to end domestic violence through advocacy and community education | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Tejas Parikh MD Mba
- Neha Shah PHD
- Prachi Dharia
- Bindi Dharia Mba
- Manish Dharia Mba
- Vikas Dharia
- Urvi Kadakia
Questions people ask
Does R L and Mita Dharia Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does R L and Mita Dharia Family Foundation give?
$9,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs R L and Mita Dharia Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Tejas Parikh MD Mba (Chairman), Neha Shah PHD (Trustee), Prachi Dharia (Trustee) and Bindi Dharia Mba (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does R L and Mita Dharia Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, food and hunger and youth programs.