Madhav Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Madhav Foundation is a private foundation in Arlington, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $14,500 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $500 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$14,500
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $31,500 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $41,006 | 22 | $1.2 million |
| 2023 | $31,500 | 16 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $14,500 | 13 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Madhav 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 Madhav Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $4,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vedanta Institute of Midwest | Charitable Donation | $5,000 |
| Aim for Seva | Charitable Donation | $2,000 |
| Hindu American Foundation | Charitable Donation | $1,000 |
| Maharishi Foundation USA Inc | Charitable Donation | $1,000 |
| Pyp Yoga Foundation Inc | Charitable Donation | $1,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation Inc | Charitable Donation | $1,000 |
| American Indian College Fund | Charitable Donation | $500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Charitable Donation | $500 |
| Earth Justice | Charitable Donation | $500 |
| UNICEF USA | Charitable Donation | $500 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Charitable Donation | $500 |
| United Negro College Fund Inc | Charitable Donation | $500 |
| Uso | Charitable Donation | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Ramji Patel
Questions people ask
Does Madhav Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Madhav Foundation give?
$14,500 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Madhav Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ramji Patel (President).
What does Madhav Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and international.