Vankawala Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Vankawala Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Colleyville, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $205,404 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $50,001 and the largest $50,001. 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$205,404
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$50,001
- Largest grant$50,001
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was up from $102,000 the year before.
60% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $102,000 | 2 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $205,404 | 5 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Vankawala Family Charitable 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 Vankawala Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 4 | $155,403 |
| California | 1 | $50,001 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Texas Food Bank | Food services for community | $50,001 |
| Akshaya Patra Foundation | Education services for underserved youths | $50,001 |
| Pratham USA | Education & support for underserved youths | $50,001 |
| North Texas Public Broadcasting | Educate, serve and represent communities | $50,001 |
| Pannavasa Meditation Corp | Educate community & mentor youth | $5,400 |
Officers and trustees
- Mahesh Vankawala
- Samir Lapsiwala
- Kaushal Lapsiwala
- Hasmukhlal Vankawala
- Hemant Vankawala
- Ketaki Vankawala
- Rajendra Vankawala
- Simran Lapsiwala
- Vikram Lapsiwala
- Nidhi Vankawala
Questions people ask
Does Vankawala Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Vankawala Family Charitable Foundation give?
$205,404 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $50,001.
Who runs Vankawala Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mahesh Vankawala (President), Samir Lapsiwala (Vice President), Kaushal Lapsiwala (Secretary) and Hasmukhlal Vankawala (Treasurer) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Vankawala Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.