Private foundation · EIN 22-3738920 · Somerset, New Jersey · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Sodhani Foundation Inc

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 20 grants paid, $453K total, median $1,350. 45% of grants stayed in New Jersey.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
20
$453K
Median grant
$1,350
Stays in NJ
45%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Param Shakti PeethOrlando, FLCharitable$211K
Foundation for Morristown Medical CMorristown, NJCharitable$169K
Hindu University of AmericaGroveland, FLCharitable$25K
Rutgers UniversityNew Brunswick, NJCharitable$15K
Franklin Township Board of EdSomerset, NJCharitable$10K
VhpaArlington, TXCharitable$6,001
TerdsMarlboro, NJCharitable$3,250
Mani Mandir Seva Nyas SamitiSugar Land, TXChartiable$3,000
Yogi Divine SocietyLake Hiawatha, NJCharitable$2,012
Franklin Township Chamber of CommerceSomerset, NJCharitable$1,700
World Hindu CouncilSomerset, NJCharitable$1,001
ALSArlington, VACharitable$1,000
Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation USAHoustron, TXCharitable$1,000
Support a ChildFederal Way, WACharitable$1,000
Jyoti Bal Vilkas SansthaFort Worth, TXChraitable$1,000
SrlcEast Stroudsburg, PACharitable$1,000
Franklin Food BankSomerset, NJCharitable$700
Krishna Bhakti Seva SanghSt Paul, MNCharitable$501
Arsha Bodha CenterSomerset, NJCharitable$201
BapsBoyton Beach, FLCharitable$151

By state: Florida 3 · New Jersey 9 · Texas 4 · Virginia 1 · Washington 1 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

Sodhani Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Somerset, New Jersey, tax-exempt since 2000. 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 Sodhani Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Sodhani Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $453K across 20 grants, a median of $1,350.

Where does Sodhani Foundation Inc give?

Florida (3 grants), New Jersey (9 grants), Texas (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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