Bhutada Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bhutada Family Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 18 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $912,211. 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$1.3 million
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$912,211
- Assets$9.0 million
- New grantees72%
Giving in 2024 was up from $656,002 the year before.
72% 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 | $669,001 | 18 | $2.3 million |
| 2023 | $656,002 | 13 | $4.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 18 | $9.0 million |
How to apply
Bhutada 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.
What Bhutada Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 9 | $1.0 million |
| Florida | 1 | $102,000 |
| California | 2 | $101,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $31,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $10,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Hindu Campsite | General support | $912,211 |
| Hindu University of America | General support | $102,000 |
| Vivekanand Yoga University | General support | $100,000 |
| Sew Intl USA - Swasthram | General support | $69,000 |
| Hindu Swaya Sevak Sangh USA Inc | General support | $31,000 |
| Texas Gaushala | General support | $25,000 |
| Hindus of Greater Houston | General support | $21,000 |
| Houston Maharashtra Mandal | General support | $11,000 |
| Ved Vignan Mahavidyapeeth | General support | $10,000 |
| Life in Yoga Institute | General support | $10,000 |
| Augastya Gurukulam | General support | $10,000 |
| Vedic Friends Association | General support | $5,000 |
| Laxmi Narayan Mandir | General support | $5,000 |
| Svyasa | General support | $3,000 |
| Gujrathi Samaj of Houston | General support | $2,000 |
| Udavam Karangal of USA | General support | $1,500 |
| SMAP Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Sanatan Hindu Center | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ramesh Bhutada
- Rishi Bhutada
- Kiran Bhutada
Questions people ask
Does Bhutada Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bhutada Family Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Bhutada Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ramesh Bhutada (President), Rishi Bhutada (Secretary) and Kiran Bhutada (Vice Pres.).
What does Bhutada Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.