Private foundation · EIN 27-4346242 · Huntington Beach, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Jibaben Patel 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $403K total, median $1,500. 43% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$403K
Median grant
$1,500
Stays in CA
43%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Iit Gandhinagar FoundationPalo Alto, CAGeneral Operations Support$350K
Buganda Tea Coffee Estate LtdMubende, UGGeneral Operations Support$30K
Love Sports India FoundationCity Light, INGeneral Operations Support$21K
Af Patel SchoolGujarat, INGeneral Operations Support$1,500
Feeding AmericaChicago, ILGeneral Operations Support$250
LA Regional Food BankLos Angeles, CAGeneral Operations Support$250
Indo-American Sernior HeritageNorwalk, CAGeneral Operations Support$200

By state: California 3 · INTL 3 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Jibaben Patel Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Huntington Beach, California, administered in care of Jagdish Patel, tax-exempt since 2010. 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 Jibaben Patel Foundation 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 Jibaben Patel Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $403K across 7 grants, a median of $1,500.

Where does Jibaben Patel Foundation give?

California (3 grants), INTL (3 grants), Illinois (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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