Private foundation · EIN 26-3865778 · San Marino, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Allan & Lalita 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: 40 grants paid, $456K total, median $6,153. 35% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
40
$456K
Median grant
$6,153
Stays in CA
35%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.3M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Archdiocese of Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAReligious$40K
Catholic Diocese of BagdograSiliguri, INReligious$39K
Snehajyoti Charitable TrustBangalore, INReligious$36K
Centre for Non Formal EducaManvi, INReligious$33K
Snehajyoti Charitable TrustBangalore, INReligious$28K
Snehajyoti Charitable TrustBangalore, INReligious$26K
University of Texas at AustinAustin, TXEducational$25K
Sisters of St CharlesBangalore, INReligious$24K
Saint Philp the Apostle ChurchPasadena, CAReligious$20K
Belgaum Xavier Co Pct LtdBelgaum, INReligious$18K
Bombay Xaverian Corp LtdMumbai, INReligious$18K
Snehajyoti Charitable TrustBangalore, INReligious$18K
KalpavrikshNorwalk, CTReligious$17K
Catholic Diocese of NelloreNellore, INReligious$15K
All Saints ChurchPasadena, CAReligiouos$14K
Catholic Diocese of BagdograSiliguri, INReligious$12K
Centre for Non FormalManvi, INReligious$12K
Bombay Xaverian Corp LtdMumbai, INReligious$11K
North Karnataka Jesuit EducaMundgod, INReligious$8,283
Catholic Diocese DarleeingDarjeeling, INReligious$7,056
Sat Mary on the Hill Catholic ChurchAgusta, GAReligious$5,250
The Adama FoundationSherwood Forest, CAEducational$5,000
Works in New DirectionsEncino, CAEducational$5,000
Caltech Institute of TechnoloPasadena, CAReligious$3,000
Catholic Diocese DarjeelingDarjeeling, INReligious$2,307
Darjeeling Educational SocietDarjeeling, INReligious$2,200
Regional HospiceDanbury, CTHopsice$2,000
Catholic Diocese of NelloreNellore, INReligious$1,984
UnboundKansas City, KSServices$1,630
Catholic Diocese of DarjeelingDarjeeling, INReligious$1,330
Catholic Diocese of NelloreNellore, INReligious$1,192
The Carter CenterAtlanta, GAEducational$1,000
Ahaana Women in Need StorSan Diego, CAServices$500
Pregnancy Help CenterAlhambra, CAReligious$250
Society for Propgation of FaiLa Canada, CAReligious$250
St Felicitas and Perpetua ChurchSan Marino, CAReligious$250
County of LA Children ServicesLos Angeles, CAEducational$200
Scripps Womens CollegeClaremont, CAReligious$100
Scrips Womens CollegeClaremont, CAEducational$100
St Catherine of Sienna ChurchLagunabeach, CAReligious$100

By state: INTL 20 · California 14 · Texas 1 · Connecticut 2 · Georgia 2 · Kansas 1

About this foundation

Allan & Lalita Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Marino, California, administered in care of Allan Shenoi, tax-exempt since 2009. 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 Allan & Lalita 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 Allan & Lalita Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $456K across 40 grants, a median of $6,153.

Where does Allan & Lalita Charitable Foundation give?

INTL (20 grants), California (14 grants), Texas (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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