Private foundation · EIN 33-0879062 · Newport Beach, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Tarsadia 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: 56 grants paid, $12M total, median $100K. 61% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
56
$12M
Median grant
$100K
Stays in CA
61%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$201M

Grants paid in 2024

56 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $12M; Part I reports $8.3M in contributions paid

RecipientPurposeAmount
DasraHouston, TXProgram support$2.5M
Divyajyoti TrustDist Surat, INProgram support$1.0M
Bhansali TrustRadhanpur, INProgram support$700K
Diwaliben Trust (dupst)Gujarat, INProgram support$500K
Kevin Love FundLos Angeles, CAProgram support$500K
NilusTel Avivyafo, ISProgram support$400K
Grameen America IncNew York, NYProgram support$375K
Joy of Sharing FoundationNorwalk, CAProgram support$300K
Illumination FoundationOrange, CAProgram support$280K
Baby2babyLos Angeles, CAProgram support$250K
California State UniversityFullerton, CAProgram support$250K
Big Brothers Big Sisters of OcSanta Ana, CAProgram support$250K
Conscious Creative LimitedVictoria, ASProgram support$250K
Central Square FoundationNew Delhi, INProgram support$250K
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CAProgram support$250K
Planned Parenthood Federation of AmericaNew York, NYProgram support$250K
Clinton FoundationLittle Rock, ARProgram support$250K
Empowerment PlanDetroit, MIProgram support$233K
Entertainment Industry FoundationLos Angeles, CAProgram support$200K
Mission Asset FundSan Francisco, CAProgram support$200K
Skill UpSan Francisco, CAProgram support$200K
American India FoundationPalo Alto, CAProgram support$175K
Social Environmental Entrepreneurs (see)Calabasas, CAProgram support$150K
Boys & Girls Club OcIrvine, CAProgram support$150K
Edible Schoolyard NYCBrooklyn, NYProgram support$150K
Chapel and YorkNew York, NYProgram support$100K
South County OutreachIrvine, CAProgram support$100K
Oc Music and DanceIrvine, CAProgram support$100K
Voice of Specially Abled People IncWest Hills, CAProgram support$100K
Colette's Children's HomeHuntington Beach, CAProgram support$100K
Manav SadhanaHanover, ILProgram support$100K
Lestonnac Free ClinicOrange, CAProgram support$100K
Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of USAHouston, TXProgram support$100K
H2h FoundationSanta Clara, CAProgram support$90K
Anekant Community CenterBuena Park, CAProgram support$80K
Hmps FoundationincNorwalk, CAProgram support$75K
Foundation for Excellence IncSanta Clara, CAProgram support$64K
Orange County United WayIrvine, CAProgram support$50K
Court Appointed Special AdvocatesSanta Ana, CAProgram support$50K
Solutions for Urban AgricultureIrvine, CAProgram support$25K
Create CuresSanta Monica, CAProgram support$25K
South Asian Help & Referral Agency (sahara)Artesia, CAProgram support$25K
Manu Foundation IncIrvine, CAProgram support$25K
Rotary Eye InstituteNavsari, INProgram support$25K
Akshaya Patra Foundation USAStoneham, MAProgram support$25K
Arihanta InstituteSacramento, CAProgram support$25K
Babson CollegeBabson Park, MAProgram support$20K
Aparigrah FoundationLA Mirada, CAProgram support$20K
Globalgiving Foundation IncWashington, DCProgram support$20K
The Drake Grives (the Beat)Laguna Beach, CAProgram support$16K
Sai Educare TrustChennai, INProgram support$10K
Baps Endowment IncPiscataway, NJProgram support$10K
Alzheimer's Orange CountyIrvine, CAProgram support$5,000
Orange County Community FoundationNewport Beach, CAProgram support$5,000
Gurudwara DashmeshElmsdale, CAProgram support$2,500
Make a Wish FoundationLos Angeles, CAProgram support$2,500

By state: California 34 · INTL 9 · Texas 2 · New York 4 · Arkansas 1 · Michigan 1

About this foundation

Tarsadia Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Newport Beach, California, administered in care of B U Patel, 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.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Tarsadia 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 Tarsadia Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $12M across 56 grants, a median of $100K.

Where does Tarsadia Foundation give?

California (34 grants), INTL (9 grants), Texas (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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