Mahan Hope Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mahan Hope Foundation is a private foundation in Burke, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $46,500 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $22,500. 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$46,500
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$22,500
- Assets$440,164
- New grantees88%
Giving in 2025 was up from $37,000 the year before.
88% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4,500 | 1 | $498,178 |
| 2024 | $37,000 | 2 | $477,251 |
| 2025 | $46,500 | 8 | $440,164 |
How to apply
Mahan Hope 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Mahan Hope Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 1 | $22,500 |
| Virginia | 3 | $15,000 |
| California | 2 | $6,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Share Our Strength - No Kid Hungry | To help end child hunger in america | $22,500 |
| Educate Fairfax | For education of underprivilidged students in fairfax county public schools | $9,000 |
| National Wildlife Federation | To help ensure wildlife thrive throughout the world | $3,000 |
| Camfed USA | To support pan-african girls education | $3,000 |
| Norther Virginia Family Services | To help struggling families in northern virginia | $3,000 |
| She Is Hope la | To help empower single mothers in los angeles | $3,000 |
| Goso | To help young adults with reentry into life after prison | $1,500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | To help the doctors at st. Jude fight childhood cancer | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Sanjiv B Mahan
- Rajika S Mahan
Questions people ask
Does Mahan Hope Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mahan Hope Foundation give?
$46,500 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Mahan Hope Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sanjiv B Mahan (President) and Rajika S Mahan (Director).
What does Mahan Hope Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and education.