Wadhwani Impact Trust
Preselected recipients only
Wadhwani Impact Trust is a private foundation in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.8 million in 6 grants; the typical grant was $512,500 and the largest $3.7 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$5.8 million
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$512,500
- Largest grant$3.7 million
- Assets$79.0 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.5 million the year before.
33% of its 2024 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 | $3.5 million | 4 | $74.8 million |
| 2024 | $5.8 million | 6 | $79.0 million |
How to apply
Wadhwani Impact Trust 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.
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California. It also paid $3.7 million in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $1.0 million |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $1.0 million |
| Maryland | 1 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Institute of Technology Madras | School of data science and artifical intelligence support | $3.7 million |
| Wadhwani Initiative for Sustainable Healthcare Foundation | General support | $1.0 million |
| Wadhwani Institute for Artificial Intelligence Foundation | General support | $1.0 million |
| Indiaspora | Founders circle | $25,000 |
| Allegheny Conference | General support | $10,000 |
| India Philanthropy Alliance | Institutionalization support | $6,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sunil Wadhwani
- Nita Wadhwani
- Shalina Wadhwani
- Rohan Wadhwani
Questions people ask
Does Wadhwani Impact Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wadhwani Impact Trust give?
$5.8 million in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $512,500.
Who runs Wadhwani Impact Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Sunil Wadhwani (President, Secretary), Nita Wadhwani (Chairperson, Asst Secretary), Shalina Wadhwani (Treasurer) and Rohan Wadhwani (Vice President, Asst. Treasurer).