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The Chaman and Vinod Puri Foundation Inc

Preselected recipients only McLean, Virginia · EIN 800628091

The Chaman and Vinod Puri Foundation Inc is a private foundation in McLean, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $38,481 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $19,240 and the largest $36,478. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $2,053 the year before.

50% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$103,3514$100,377
2023$2,0531$108,190
2024$38,4812$235,333

How to apply

The Chaman and Vinod Puri Foundation Inc 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Chaman and Vinod Puri Foundation Inc funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Virginia.

StateGrantsAmount
Virginia1$36,478
Maryland1$2,003

Grants paid in 2024

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Up Ending Parkinsons
Marshall, VA
Operating contributions$36,478
Iskcon of DC
Potomac, MD
Operating contributions$2,003

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Chaman and Vinod Puri Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Chaman and Vinod Puri Foundation Inc give?

$38,481 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $19,240.

Who runs The Chaman and Vinod Puri Foundation Inc?

Its 2024 filing lists Vinod Puri (Director), Vivek Puri (Director), Shelly Puri (Director) and Chaman Puri (Director).

What does The Chaman and Vinod Puri Foundation Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health.

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