Bhupat & Jyoti Mehta Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bhupat & Jyoti Mehta Family Foundation is a private foundation in Katy, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.6 million in 11 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $2.4 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$2.6 million
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$2.4 million
- Assets$65.2 million
- New grantees90%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.5 million the year before.
90% of its 2024 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 | $2.2 million | 8 | $46.1 million |
| 2023 | $2.5 million | 11 | $56.7 million |
| 2024 | $2.6 million | 11 | $65.2 million |
How to apply
Bhupat & Jyoti Mehta 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 Bhupat & Jyoti Mehta Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Rhode Island.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 2 | $2.5 million |
| Texas | 7 | $136,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,001 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable Daf | General donation | $2.4 million |
| William Marsh Rice University | General donation | $88,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Daf | General donation | $80,000 |
| Schwab Charitable Daf | General donation | $20,000 |
| University of Texas - Dallas | General donation | $15,000 |
| American Accounting Researchers & Educators | General donation | $5,000 |
| Americans for Oxford | General donation | $5,000 |
| Houstons Amazing Place Inc | General donation | $5,000 |
| Bo's Place | General donation | $2,500 |
| Federation of Jains Association in North America | General donation | $1,001 |
| American Leadership | General donation | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Rahul B Mehta
- Nisha B Mehta
- Dharmesh Mehta
- Jainesh Mehta
Questions people ask
Does Bhupat & Jyoti Mehta Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bhupat & Jyoti Mehta Family Foundation give?
$2.6 million in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Bhupat & Jyoti Mehta Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Rahul B Mehta (Director), Nisha B Mehta (Director), Dharmesh Mehta (Director) and Jainesh Mehta (Director).
What does Bhupat & Jyoti Mehta Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.