Private foundation · EIN 26-6101307 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Uberoi Foundation for Religious Studies

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: 19 grants paid, $177K total, median $6,500.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
19
$177K
Median grant
$6,500
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.0M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Graduate Theological UnionBerkeley, CA2024 Annual Uberoi Meeting (AUM)$35K
Long Beach State FoundationLong Beach, CACharitable Event$25K
Arihanta InstituteSan Jose, CACompassion in Jainism, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Sikhism$20K
Christopher Newport University Educational FoundatNewport News, VAChristopher Newport University - Routledge Bhagava$20K
Community PartnersLos Angeles, CARevolutionary Love Bus Tour: Love as Justice$20K
Regents of the University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MISikh Formations: Blog-Podcast-Webinar & Journal$20K
SakyadhitaSan Diego, CAAwakening the Daughters of the Buddha$11K
Naropa UniversityBoulder, COResearch to be conducted on the Dharma traditions$10K
University of Colorado FoundationDenver, COHeritage Buddhist Students - Research Fellowship & Language Study$9,000
Arizona State University Foundation for a New AmerTempe, AZCollecting Devotion: Temples to Jina-a Virtual Experience$6,500
Drikung Meditation Center IncDanvers, MAGeneral & Unrestricted$103
Drepung Comang InstituteLouisville, KYGeneral & Unrestricted$101
Hindu Temple of Kentucky IncLouisville, KYGeneral & Unrestricted$101
Sikh Society of Kentucky Trust IncLouisville, KYGeneral & Unrestricted$101
Denver Sikh GurudwaraEnglewood, COGeneral & Unrestricted$100
Hindu Temple and Cultural Center of the RockiesCentennial, COGeneral & Unrestricted$100
I S K Con of New England IncBoston, MAGeneral & Unrestricted$100
Jain Center of Greater BostonNorwood, MAGeneral & Unrestricted$100
New England Sikh Study Circle IncWestborough, MAGeneral & Unrestricted$100

By state: California 5 · Virginia 1 · Michigan 1 · Colorado 4 · Arizona 1 · Massachusetts 4

About this foundation

Uberoi Foundation for Religious Studies is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, 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 Uberoi Foundation for Religious Studies 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 Uberoi Foundation for Religious Studies give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $177K across 19 grants, a median of $6,500.

Where does Uberoi Foundation for Religious Studies give?

California (5 grants), Virginia (1 grants), Michigan (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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