Dinesh and Kalpana Patel Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dinesh and Kalpana Patel Foundation is a private foundation in Salt Lake City, Utah. In tax year 2025 it gave $272,515 in 38 grants; the typical grant was $2,750 and the largest $75,000. 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$272,515
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$2,750
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$755,694
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2025 was down from $283,787 the year before.
37% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $177,363 | 40 | $169,277 |
| 2024 | $283,787 | 42 | $183,367 |
| 2025 | $272,515 | 38 | $755,694 |
How to apply
Dinesh and Kalpana Patel 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 Dinesh and Kalpana Patel Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 32 | $209,014 |
| Texas | 2 | $46,251 |
| Colorado | 1 | $6,250 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Utah | Footnote 1 | $75,000 |
| BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha | Footnote 1 | $35,001 |
| Nedmed | Footnote 1 | $33,000 |
| Sri Ganesha Hindu Temple | Footnote 1 | $15,002 |
| Ekal Vidyalaya | Footnote 1 | $11,250 |
| Utah Presents | Footnote 1 | $10,000 |
| Salt Lake Chamber Foundation | Footnote 1 | $10,000 |
| Utah SymphonyUtah Opera | Footnote 1 | $10,000 |
| US Olympic and Paralympic Assoc | Footnote 1 | $6,250 |
| Shri Shri Krishna Temple | Footnote 1 | $6,002 |
| Gujarati Cultural Association of Utah | Footnote 1 | $6,000 |
| Hindu American Foundation | Footnote 1 | $5,000 |
| League of American Orchestras | Footnote 1 | $5,000 |
| Refugee Soccer | Footnote 1 | $4,500 |
| Utah Teluga Association | Footnote 1 | $4,000 |
| Chabad Lubavitch of Utah | Footnote 1 | $3,000 |
| Bengali Association of Utah | Footnote 1 | $3,000 |
| Orrin G Hatch Foundation | Footnote 1 | $3,000 |
| Utah Asian Charitable Foundation | Footnote 1 | $3,000 |
| Joseph James Morelli Foundation | Footnote 1 | $2,500 |
| Randall J Olson Foundation | Footnote 1 | $2,500 |
| Utah Tibetan Association | Footnote 1 | $2,500 |
| Zambia's Scholarship Fund | Footnote 1 | $2,010 |
| Samarpan Art Center | Footnote 1 | $2,000 |
| Utah Kannada Kuta | Footnote 1 | $2,000 |
| Asian American Student Association | Footnote 1 | $1,500 |
| Utah State University | Footnote 1 | $1,000 |
| India Cultural Center | Footnote 1 | $1,000 |
| Natural History Museum | Footnote 1 | $1,000 |
| Nitya Nritya Foundation | Footnote 1 | $1,000 |
| Indian Students Association | Footnote 1 | $1,000 |
| Sankara Nethralaya | Footnote 1 | $1,000 |
| Utah Tamil Sangam | Footnote 1 | $1,000 |
| BioUtah | Footnote 1 | $500 |
| Utah Museum of Fine Arts | Footnote 1 | $500 |
| Pioneer Theatre Co | Footnote 1 | $500 |
| Chitra Kavya Dance | Footnote 1 | $500 |
| The Road Home | Footnote 1 | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Dinesh C Patel
- Kalpana D Patel
- Kiran C Patel
Questions people ask
Does Dinesh and Kalpana Patel Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dinesh and Kalpana Patel Foundation give?
$272,515 in tax year 2025, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $2,750.
Who runs Dinesh and Kalpana Patel Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dinesh C Patel (Trustee), Kalpana D Patel (Trustee) and Kiran C Patel (Trustee).
What does Dinesh and Kalpana Patel Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.