Bhandara Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bhandara Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2023 it gave $74,363 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $1,004 and the largest $36,699. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$74,363
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$1,004
- Largest grant$36,699
- Assets$622,283
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2023 was up from $31,723 the year before.
50% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $31,723 | 7 | $256,229 |
| 2023 | $74,363 | 12 | $622,283 |
How to apply
Bhandara 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.
What Bhandara Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 11 | $57,355 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $17,008 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Zoroastrian Assoc of Houston | Carry out exempt purposes | $36,699 |
| Nufdi Fund | Carry out exempt purposes | $17,008 |
| Atash Kadeh Temple | Carry out exempt purposes | $11,797 |
| Islamic Society of Greater Houston | Carry out exempt purposes | $2,500 |
| Touch Base Center for DeafBlind | Carry out exempt purposes | $2,500 |
| Star of Hope | Carry out exempt purposes | $1,008 |
| Etoile Academy Charter School | Carry out exempt purposes | $1,000 |
| Alief Youth Sports League | Carry out exempt purposes | $500 |
| Westbury High School Foundation | Carry out exempt purposes | $500 |
| Culture of Health-Advancing Togethe | Carry out exempt purposes | $500 |
| Hearthstone Heatwaves | Carry out exempt purposes | $250 |
| Friends of Namal | Carry out exempt purposes | $101 |
Officers and trustees
- Feroze Bhandara
- Shernaz Bhandara
- Berzin Bhandara
Questions people ask
Does Bhandara Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bhandara Foundation give?
$74,363 in tax year 2023, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $1,004.
Who runs Bhandara Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Feroze Bhandara (Trustee), Shernaz Bhandara (Trustee) and Berzin Bhandara (Secr / Treas).
What does Bhandara Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.