Private foundation · EIN 20-5835715 · Houston, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Vijay and Marie Goradia Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 12 grants paid, $978K total, median $12K. 67% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
12
$978K
Median grant
$12K
Stays in TX
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$20M

Grants paid in 2024

12 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Armman-UsaKirkland, WATo further the exempt purpose of the organization.$600K
New Venture FundWashington, DCTo further the exempt purpose of the organization.$250K
Texas Tribune IncAustin, TXTo further the exempt purpose of the organization.$25K
Asia Society Texas CenterHouston, TXTo further the exempt purpose of the organization.$23K
Cancare IncHouston, TXTo further the exempt purpose of the organization.$23K
Texas Children's HospitalHouston, TXTo further the exempt purpose of the organization.$12K
The Philanthropy WorkshopAustin, TXTo further the exempt purpose of the organization.$12K
Hindu Temple of the WoodlandSpring, TXTo further the exempt purpose of the organization.$10K
Women Moving Millions IncNew York, NYTo further the exempt purpose of the organization.$10K
IndiasporaSan Francisco, CATo further the exempt purpose of the organization.$5,000
St Patrick Catholic ChurchHouston, TXTo further the exempt purpose of the organization.$5,000
19th NewsAustin, TXTo further the exempt purpose of the organization.$2,500

By state: Washington 1 · District of Columbia 1 · Texas 8 · New York 1 · California 1

About this foundation

Vijay and Marie Goradia Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Houston, Texas, administered in care of Marie G Goradia, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Vijay and Marie Goradia Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Vijay and Marie Goradia Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $978K across 12 grants, a median of $12K.

Where does Vijay and Marie Goradia Charitable Foundation give?

Washington (1 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), Texas (8 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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