The Kiran Bavikatte Memorial Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Kiran Bavikatte Memorial Foundation is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $12,250 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$12,250
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$293,391
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $411 the year before.
100% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $411 | 2 | $279,861 |
| 2024 | $12,250 | 8 | $293,391 |
How to apply
The Kiran Bavikatte Memorial 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 The Kiran Bavikatte Memorial Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 3 | $7,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $3,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $1,300 |
| Virginia | 1 | $750 |
| California | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pragathi Empowerment Education in I | Cash donation to scholarship fund | $5,000 |
| South Asian American Digital Archiv | Cash donation to charity | $3,000 |
| Central Texas Food Bank | Cash donation to charity | $1,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Cash donation to charity | $1,000 |
| Individual | Cash donation to charity | $1,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Cash donation to charity | $750 |
| Chicago Community Trust | Cash donation to charity | $300 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | Cash donation to charity | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Shivakumar Bavikatte
- Uma Bavikatte
- Ramya Bavikatte
- Shilpa Bavikatte
Questions people ask
Does The Kiran Bavikatte Memorial Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Kiran Bavikatte Memorial Foundation give?
$12,250 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Kiran Bavikatte Memorial Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Shivakumar Bavikatte (Executive Dir.), Uma Bavikatte (Chairman), Ramya Bavikatte (Trustee) and Shilpa Bavikatte (Trustee).
What does The Kiran Bavikatte Memorial Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger.