Alka & Ajay Gupta aka Indus Cares Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Alka & Ajay Gupta aka Indus Cares Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $76,241 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $1,401 and the largest $27,434. 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$76,241
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$1,401
- Largest grant$27,434
- Assets$6.8 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2025 was up from $60,501 the year before.
64% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $28,653 | 2 | $5.1 million |
| 2024 | $60,501 | 9 | $5.7 million |
| 2025 | $76,241 | 14 | $6.8 million |
How to apply
Alka & Ajay Gupta aka Indus Cares 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 Alka & Ajay Gupta aka Indus Cares Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Texas. It also paid $10,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 4 | $29,687 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $13,500 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $3,000 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $1,702 |
| California | 2 | $1,252 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,100 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Scholarships, General support | $27,434 |
| Sankat Mochan Hanuman | General support | $13,500 |
| The Heart 2 Heart Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Sunrise Learning Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Entryway | General support | $5,000 |
| Chicago Public Library | General support | $3,000 |
| Hindu Worship Society | General support | $1,702 |
| Radha Krishna Temple | General support | $1,100 |
| Sanatan Shiv Shakti Mandir | General support | $1,002 |
| Self Enquiry Life Fellowship | General support | $1,001 |
| Agarwal Association of America | General support | $1,000 |
| National Center for Family Philanthropy Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Braj Bhumi Group | General support | $251 |
| Texas Gaushala | General support | $251 |
Officers and trustees
- Ajay Gupta
- Mihir Gupta
- Alka Gupta
- Avani Gupta
Questions people ask
Does Alka & Ajay Gupta aka Indus Cares Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Alka & Ajay Gupta aka Indus Cares Foundation give?
$76,241 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $1,401.
Who runs Alka & Ajay Gupta aka Indus Cares Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ajay Gupta (President), Mihir Gupta (Vice Pres.), Alka Gupta (Secretary) and Avani Gupta (Treasurer).
What does Alka & Ajay Gupta aka Indus Cares Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.